rain gear for commuting
11-28-06 | 08:43 PM
#51
Commuter
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From: Hoddesdon, UK
Bikes: Handsome Dog Titanium (Work) Santa Cruz Superlight (Play) Kona Stinky (Real Play)
Originally Posted by Jarery
They use some sort of complicated, proprietary treatment to make the Teflon itself oil-repellent.
11-28-06 | 09:36 PM
#52
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From: Coquitlam
Originally Posted by Choccy
Well that's very technical, they use some sort of complicated, proprietary treatment. So what you are saying is it's too complicated to patent. I think I will try to find out what they do and make my own material as eVent is not patented because it's too complicated.
11-29-06 | 03:01 AM
#54
Just a commuter
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
Bikes: Scott Metrix 20 for commuting, Specialized Dolce Elite for fun
Is anyone using those rain poncho things?
I had one for my birthday. It's supposed to breath and keep me dry inside-out, but I haven't had the chance to test it yet. What little rain we've had didn't motivate the geek-factor...
And yes, I find my miracle towel amazing: no space used in bag, enough drying to keep me comfortable
I had one for my birthday. It's supposed to breath and keep me dry inside-out, but I haven't had the chance to test it yet. What little rain we've had didn't motivate the geek-factor...
And yes, I find my miracle towel amazing: no space used in bag, enough drying to keep me comfortable
11-30-06 | 01:34 AM
#56
tired
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From: Portland, OR
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No, you have to order them from the UK.
11-30-06 | 07:11 AM
#57
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From: Wilmington, DE
Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)
In a few days, I'll have my Endura eVent "overtrousers" (as they are referred to in the UK). I'm hoping for a good 35F rainy day in the near future to put them to the test. I'll keep everyone informed on how they perform. I already have a Gill Prospeed eVent jacket which is completely waterproof and breathes enough that I can wear it in 60+ degree weather and not overheat. Anything above that and I just get wet.
12-11-06 | 12:35 AM
#58
"not enough rage"
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From: Oakland
Bikes: Old ****ed up Cannondale roadie, peice o **** Gitane as a beater, and I use my Nishiki for bike camping
Originally Posted by rodny71
Does anyone here use water proof shoe covers? If not, what do you use to keep shoes/feet dry?
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/carradice.asp
12-11-06 | 05:01 AM
#59
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From: United Kingdom
I have a set of Regatta Pack-a-away waterproofs, made with breathable Isolite 5000 , they can be rolled up to almost nothing and even have their own stuff-sack to carry them in. They work really well, espcially if worn with a base layer with good wicking properties. You can stuff them into a backpack or large bum bag to have them handy.
For my feet I wear walkers gaitors (or spats I think in the US?), mne are goretex and have never let me down as yet. I also have a good pair of waterproof shoes.
Of course, with any waterproof and exertion you are going to sweat, but if the sweat is constantly being being wicked away and evaporated it helps, rather than have it just gather within the clothing.
Regatta Packaway II
For my feet I wear walkers gaitors (or spats I think in the US?), mne are goretex and have never let me down as yet. I also have a good pair of waterproof shoes.
Of course, with any waterproof and exertion you are going to sweat, but if the sweat is constantly being being wicked away and evaporated it helps, rather than have it just gather within the clothing.
Regatta Packaway II
12-11-06 | 12:06 PM
#60
For our typical 40s 'heavy mist', I just wear shorts. Today wore my burley raincoat over smartwool, but it was too hot. I should have ditched the raincoat.
