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I rode home in a steady rain last night and enjoyed it. But, I've got a rain cape that goes over the hands and covers my core and thighs. Also, I have waterproof shoes that i tried for the first time--they worked--I'm wearing them again today. Bottom of my pant legs got wet which got my wool socks wet but I wasn't cold.
I know a rain cape isn't for everyone as it slows you down some, yet I'm amazed they aren't more popular as I really enjoy riding under one. It's breezy instead of clammy. :) |
Hah, I had much the same experience as you. Had adequate pants, jacket and helmet cover but my feet and hands were soaked.
At one point on my ride, I was going through water up to my bb on a side street, was crazy. Anyone have any alternatives to the seal-skinz gloves? Something that won't wear out as much? |
Originally Posted by enigmaT120
(Post 13524362)
There's something wrong with my feet. They get cold when I ride, even in fairly warm temps. If it's below 40 or so I have to wear hiking boots. I have some sandals that I wanted to wear over the summer but the mornings were always too cold so I wore a pair of retired running shoes. I think wet and cold would be worse. I've even had my feet get cold when I was running, but that was a couple of years ago when the temps went down into the single temps.
- make sure the shoes aren't too tight to allow easy blood circulation - Woolen socks might help - I use chemical warmers once temp's go below 30 F They help me for around 30-45 min., but after that it is just brutal. Hands and feet get numb, non-functional and it is just painful after that ! |
I have an assortment of gloves. For commuting, the ones I've settled on are leather work gloves. I treat them with Snoseal and if needed, I use Smartwool glove liners. I've found them to be adequate for an hour ride in the pouring rain. My hands stay warm and dry. There's no membrane to wear out, and the palm/fingertips don't seem to wear out like they do on my other gloves.
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Originally Posted by zoltani
(Post 13523771)
Will these things fit in cage/straps?
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Originally Posted by Zrane
(Post 13525605)
Anyone have any alternatives to the seal-skinz gloves? Something that won't wear out as much?
I tell folks that you will get wet riding in the rain; you can either be cold-wet or warm-wet, depending on your clothing. |
New guy here (well, kind of). For me, the best thing I have found riding in the rain is a rain poncho. I am a not a speedy rider, so, the poncho isn't any problem for me. I drape it over the handlebars and that keeps my hands dry. My feet still get a little wet even with fenders, but that has never been a big problem (until I had a sidewall blowout a couple of years ago and had to walk 2 1/2 miles home in a downpour pushing my bike).
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Originally Posted by scoatw
(Post 13522947)
Get yourself a pair of the Showers Pass touring shoe covers. These things can go to war. They're on sale right now, 50% off. Great buy. They won't last. You can get hit with a firehose and they'll keep your feet dry. They make a great addition to your foul weather gear. http://www.showerspass.com/catalog/c...ing-shoe-cover
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