Originally Posted by
Chicagoan
Hey guys,
Few questions for ya.ABout to enter my third year of commuting to school. My first year, I did the fenders and rack thing. Commuted every day 6 miles.Midway through the second year, the super utilitarian commuter got traded in for a zippy little fixie. The same commute although on rainy days I usually just took the train (I commuted in the winter though).
So I went from rack and panniers to messenger bag. I want to commute everydaythisyear, but need a bit of help with dressing on the rainy days.
A. I don't want full coverage fenders.They would look really silly on my bike. I will however put a seatpost mounted one on(I know you guys hate those) I use clips and straps at the moment, but am considering going clipless.
I usually wear jeans, something over them would be nice.
Thanks
Frank
Any chance you can wear shorts and a wicking tee or jersey? Then just allow yourself to get wet, and change when you get to your destination. (carry work clothing in your pack or bag.)
this is what I do in warm weather.
In cold weather, when overheating is not an issue, I use the cheaper rainsuits from Kmart, or from discount outdoor clothing stores.
With this system, fenders are nice to have but optional.