An unexpected consequence
12-17-09 | 08:58 AM
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An unexpected consequence
I have been commuting to work for about 1 1/2 years now and between living in the desert and working 10 days a month, have not had to ride in the rain much. That said, I had the idea to coat a pair of cheap nylon warmup pants with silicone spray for some waterproofing before plunking down cash for true waterproof pants.
Rode into work one morning, was not raining too hard but the newly water resistant pants acted as a wonderful funnel for the water down into my shoes.
Besides fenders, which I do not have but plan to acquire, what to do for the transition between shoe and pants? I was thinking gaiters.
Brett
Rode into work one morning, was not raining too hard but the newly water resistant pants acted as a wonderful funnel for the water down into my shoes.
Besides fenders, which I do not have but plan to acquire, what to do for the transition between shoe and pants? I was thinking gaiters.
Brett
12-17-09 | 09:39 AM
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A rain cape, sandals (and sealskinz or wool socks and cheap rain pants when the temps were chillier) were my choices when I was stationed in Yuma. Trying to keep shoes dry in the rain is an effort in futility....sandals dry quick, wool keeps your tootsies feeling fairly warm even when wet.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
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12-17-09 | 09:49 AM
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12-17-09 | 10:42 AM
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I ride in a lot of rain and yes, feet get wet.
For the running down the rainpants though you can use shoe covers. I use Sugoi.
They keep the water from running in but if you ride long enough you will still get wet.
+1 on wool socks.
For the running down the rainpants though you can use shoe covers. I use Sugoi.
They keep the water from running in but if you ride long enough you will still get wet.
+1 on wool socks.
12-17-09 | 01:07 PM
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I leave a pair of dedicated 'dry' shoes at work. Stepped in an ankle deep puddle with one of them yesterday.
12-17-09 | 05:04 PM
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I have a pair of lake winter cycling boots, pant legs come down over the boots so no issues there.
