rain gear
#2
It won't look as nice as some gear but i went to the local military surplus store and got a jacket pant combo for $25
i keep the jacked folded up in my backpack that i ride with and its not to heavy though i am sure there is better options out there but i probably not at the same price for what you get.
i keep the jacked folded up in my backpack that i ride with and its not to heavy though i am sure there is better options out there but i probably not at the same price for what you get.
#3
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From: NW,Oregon Coast
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Showers Pass is sold around here ..
Since I have mudguards on my bike ,
I just pull a Cycle-raincape over my head and put a Rain Cap on.
a helmet cover on your helmet is another option..
cape covers arms and hands and they shelter my legs so rain pants are not deeded.
I use a front pannier pair , stuff the cape in it when not raining..
Since I have mudguards on my bike ,
I just pull a Cycle-raincape over my head and put a Rain Cap on.
a helmet cover on your helmet is another option..
cape covers arms and hands and they shelter my legs so rain pants are not deeded.
I use a front pannier pair , stuff the cape in it when not raining..
#4
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Frogg Toggs 2-piece set; they keep the rain off me, breathe kinda okay, $50 for the set, and they reduce to the size of a couple loaves of French bread for storage.
I've looked at the Showers Pass stuff, and can't comment on the quality, because I can't afford it.
Had some cheap Walmart stuff several years ago that was decent, lasted more than two years for $30 and NEVER leaked through. (I've bulked up a bit since then....)
I've looked at the Showers Pass stuff, and can't comment on the quality, because I can't afford it.
Had some cheap Walmart stuff several years ago that was decent, lasted more than two years for $30 and NEVER leaked through. (I've bulked up a bit since then....)
#5
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From: Portland OR
Bikes: 61 Bianchi Specialissima 71 Peugeot G50 7? P'geot PX10 74 Raleigh GranSport 75 P'geot UO8 78? Raleigh Team Pro 82 P'geot PSV 86 P'geot PX 91 Bridgestone MB0 92 B'stone XO1 97 Rans VRex 92 Cannondale R1000 94 B'stone MB5 97 Vitus 997
I wear an old Burley rain jacket, collar zipped up tightly. Showers Pass is also often recommended. Rain pants, booties over your shoes. Cap under the helmet. Gloves. With that gear on, I can stand under a shower and stay dry, for a while anyway.
#6
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From: Honolulu, HI
Bikes: Cannondale-Bad Boy,& caad 8
When it's raining I wear Northwest territories "tiva" style sandals and surf shorts. T-shirt optional. Since its always above 65° in Hawaii when I'm out commuting. By the way, as I think of it that's the same outfit I wear when it's hot and sunny 88°.
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From: Plano, TX
Bikes: 1982 Fuji Supreme, Specialized 2012 Roubaix Compact. 1981? Raleigh Reliant mixte, Velo Orange Campeur (in progress)
Showers pass when cool. J&G rain poncho and brooks leg covers in warmer temperatures when wearing work of going out clothes.
Bicycle specific ponchos are particularly nice for dealing with the heat.
Bicycle specific ponchos are particularly nice for dealing with the heat.
#11
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From: Maine
Bikes: Kona fire mountain/xtracycle,Univega landrover fs,Nishiki custom sport Ross professional super gran tour Schwinn Mesa (future Xtracycle donor bike)
I am all about the J&G waterproof, breathable rain jacket; paired with RainMates chaps. ~$160 total, less than the Showers Pass Elite rain jacket.
I really like the design of the J&G jacket. Specifically, there are no exposed seams for the rain to leak through.
I also use my raingear as winter shell garments.
I really like the design of the J&G jacket. Specifically, there are no exposed seams for the rain to leak through.
I also use my raingear as winter shell garments.
#13
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From: NW,Oregon Coast
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Portland Oregon based Company.. You can order through online retail sellers ..
https://www.universalcycles.com/compa...Showers%20Pass
https://www.universalcycles.com/compa...Showers%20Pass
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From: Falls City, OR
Bikes: 2012 Salsa Fargo 2, Rocky Mountain Fusion, circa '93
#16
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From: On my bike...
Showers Pass:
https://www.mec.ca/product/5029-823/s...1-jacket-mens/
This is the one I have and it's awesome.
https://www.mec.ca/product/5029-823/s...1-jacket-mens/
This is the one I have and it's awesome.
#17
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From: Falls City, OR
Bikes: 2012 Salsa Fargo 2, Rocky Mountain Fusion, circa '93
Showers Pass:
https://www.mec.ca/product/5029-823/s...1-jacket-mens/
This is the one I have and it's awesome.
https://www.mec.ca/product/5029-823/s...1-jacket-mens/
This is the one I have and it's awesome.
#19
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From: Flint, MI
Bikes: '12 C-dale HT; '89 C-dale sr300; Trek 820
I wear an EMS packable jacket and some full-zip pants I can't recall the name of. The pants are meh, or I'd get off the couch to look. I've had to seam-seal them twice.




Hawaiian style or brand would be barefoot which hurts on pedals...


