Commuting in the Rain Question (?)
#26
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I guess one of my greatest concerns as well is how riding in the rain will effect my bike. I take care of it because it cost me a lot of money. I'm not going to purposely head out to ride in the pouring rain, but no doubt this time of year I'm likely to get caught in a shower at least.
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I guess one of my greatest concerns as well is how riding in the rain will effect my bike. I take care of it because it cost me a lot of money. I'm not going to purposely head out to ride in the pouring rain, but no doubt this time of year I'm likely to get caught in a shower at least.
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I finally gave up and ride my bike in all weather. I bike to work, and no matter what, I’m out there riding. It takes time to get your clothing figured out so you know what to put on before you leave each morning.
I’m also not sure how to take care of my disc brakes when it rains. I kind of figured that if I brake a lot, they will self-dry due to the friction and heat.
The biggest thing I found is to bring a clean pair of socks. My socks always get wet.
I’m also not sure how to take care of my disc brakes when it rains. I kind of figured that if I brake a lot, they will self-dry due to the friction and heat.
The biggest thing I found is to bring a clean pair of socks. My socks always get wet.
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My shoes never get wet due to these. Love them!
https://www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/go...xoCebYQAvD_BwE
I also wanted to mention that J&G is a great company and they are located in the US and made in the US. Very happy with my J&G gortex raincoat and pants. Well made and you keep dry and still breath. Yes, if you are riding in heat and rain you will sweat more with any jacket on. Wish more people would support J&G instead of having everything shipped from China.
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@h_curtis, what is the URL for J&G?
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@h_curtis, what is the URL for J&G?
I highly recommend. Not sure why people buy from overseas, but I digress. I do have Gore booties, so I can't be too hypocritical.
Enjoy.
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In my experience its practially impossible to stay dry when its raining. Sure, you can wear a rainjacket, but if its wet enough water will come from down below and soak you. I think less is more, when I commuted in the rain I would ride shirtless and have a change of clothes in a plastic bag tied to my bike. Feels actually great TBH much better than wet clothes. The worst was when I had to do delivery jobs in the rain and couldn't take my shirt off, there was literally no way for me to stay dry.
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My shoes never get wet due to these. Love them!
https://www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/go...xoCebYQAvD_BwE
I also wanted to mention that J&G is a great company and they are located in the US and made in the US. Very happy with my J&G gortex raincoat and pants. Well made and you keep dry and still breath. Yes, if you are riding in heat and rain you will sweat more with any jacket on. Wish more people would support J&G instead of having everything shipped from China.
https://www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/go...xoCebYQAvD_BwE
I also wanted to mention that J&G is a great company and they are located in the US and made in the US. Very happy with my J&G gortex raincoat and pants. Well made and you keep dry and still breath. Yes, if you are riding in heat and rain you will sweat more with any jacket on. Wish more people would support J&G instead of having everything shipped from China.
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Well I am size 12, but I do get that 13 is different as things aren't made for 13 as much. 12 is top of a lot of things. That would suck. The thing about booties for those of us 12 and under is they are high up on the calf and can protect fully with rain pants. I can be totally dry. I have waterproof shoes and they do keep my feet dry, but rain can get in at the ankle area. Not with booties. One could just bring a change of shoes of course, but I am happy with my setup. There is no one answer, just styles. Enjoy.
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Well I am size 12, but I do get that 13 is different as things aren't made for 13 as much. 12 is top of a lot of things. That would suck. The thing about booties for those of us 12 and under is they are high up on the calf and can protect fully with rain pants. I can be totally dry. I have waterproof shoes and they do keep my feet dry, but rain can get in at the ankle area. Not with booties. One could just bring a change of shoes of course, but I am happy with my setup. There is no one answer, just styles. Enjoy.
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Many bikes have rubber seals on the wheel bearings. There’s also a tortuous path through the seal. They are not completely sealed, no rotating part can be, there’s always got to be some wiping going on. But it’s as good as it’s going to get.
I’m not sure why we don’t see some kind of gasket or boot on the seat post and maybe stem too, it would be cheap insurance given how often seats especially get stuck.
I’m not sure why we don’t see some kind of gasket or boot on the seat post and maybe stem too, it would be cheap insurance given how often seats especially get stuck.
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if you're interested in head, neck & eye protection, I've been enjoying the features & benefits of this helmet cover, sporadically over the past few years
Taiga Cycle Helmet Rain Cover, Waterproof/breathable Cycling Hat
also very effective in wet snow
remember visibility can be greatly reduced for car drivers. I added reflective stripes to my rain jacket
I really like rain pants over waterproof shoes
Showers Pass Men's Waterproof Breathable Transit Cycling Pants
Taiga Cycle Helmet Rain Cover, Waterproof/breathable Cycling Hat
also very effective in wet snow
remember visibility can be greatly reduced for car drivers. I added reflective stripes to my rain jacket
I really like rain pants over waterproof shoes
Showers Pass Men's Waterproof Breathable Transit Cycling Pants
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My Cleverhood rain cape has proven itself several times. I get less sweaty, and I am completely dry (except my feet). I just change shoes and socks at work and I’m back to normal. My shirt and pants are completely dry.
I even had someone honk at me the other day and give me a thumbs up. I’m sure I looked strange, but I was having fun on my commute!
I even had someone honk at me the other day and give me a thumbs up. I’m sure I looked strange, but I was having fun on my commute!
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To the OP -
1) Install fenders, this will keep your bike and you drier and cleaner.
2) Ride with lights, even during the day, to be seen.
3) Depending on how warm you ride, how active you ride, and the outside temperatures, use a rain cape, jacket or simple vest to keep your torso and upper legs dry. Experiment here. Less is sometimes more.
4) Wash and dry your bike. A little care goes a long way.
1) Install fenders, this will keep your bike and you drier and cleaner.
2) Ride with lights, even during the day, to be seen.
3) Depending on how warm you ride, how active you ride, and the outside temperatures, use a rain cape, jacket or simple vest to keep your torso and upper legs dry. Experiment here. Less is sometimes more.
4) Wash and dry your bike. A little care goes a long way.
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I live In Victoria Canada and we're coming into rainy season.
Looking to get set up for rain commuting. In the summer I wear Ride Concepts shoes with flat pedals. Thinking about booties for rain but I don't see those working with flats as the pedal pins will chew them up.
So pondering a pair of Shimano MT3 shoes and EH500 pedals.
Wondering what other folks do for footwear in wet weather.
Looking to get set up for rain commuting. In the summer I wear Ride Concepts shoes with flat pedals. Thinking about booties for rain but I don't see those working with flats as the pedal pins will chew them up.
So pondering a pair of Shimano MT3 shoes and EH500 pedals.
Wondering what other folks do for footwear in wet weather.
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I've found the GoreWear Shakedry range to be excellent and keeps me dry during my tours in very wet countries. My older Goretex gear lasted me about 7 years of water proofing before lamination and wear from use was beyond repair! A shoe cover is a must even for Goretex trail shoes. I've been biking in Melb during one of those famous hot summer day to cold weather days, riding from Toorak to the lakes in the South and being hit with a cold front rain storm and halfing the temperature from the afternoon! I usually carry the rain gear and a base merino wool layer in case of dropping temps. As for shoes, a Goretex MTB 2 bolt SPD allows for decent walking, but when I'm touring and will be walking a lot, I just use a stiff Goretex shoe on flat pedals, which will need a longer hem rain pants to go over the shoe collar.
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