Originally Posted by
Schwinnrider
And waterproof pants are like riding in a plastic bag. The rain cape, combined with fenders, keeps one dry and cool.
The next best thing to a rain cape is a good jacket and a pair of Rainlegs. Rainlegs protect the parts of the legs which are exposed to rain but don't cover the hamstrings and butt, so you have ventilation.
I was just thinking of a hypothetical product like this. But in my imagination, it would extend all the way down over your shoes. I think with the back totally open, sweat wouldn't be an issue, and that way your whole leg would be protected. Hmm....
(I wonder why the white rainlegs are 4 pence more?)
Steve