Riding brakeless in rainy/wet conditions
 

Is it safe? My rain bike's fork has no brake hole, so, I'm just wondering if it's a smart thing to do.

easier to skid

but harder to stop?

can you stop as fast when its wet as you can when its dry?
its all about your own skill level. don't think you are better than you are (not saying you suck).

Definitely be aware of and ride within your skill level. When it's wet, ESPECIALLY when it's just started raining and all the oil and dirt of motor traffic is still making things extra slick, I give myself extra long stopping distance and just ride more cautiously than I would otherwise. When conditions change, adjust your riding style accordingly.

Ride slow, homie.

Especially watch your speed on corners cuz your front end will wash out so fast you wont even realize it happened until you're in the gutter with your bike on top of you.

Er, I mean, thats just what I hear, yeah thats it!

i rode for 9 rainy months in portland brakeless and it was fine. I'd be more worried about getting dope rain gear

now, it's time to talk about rain clothes.
recommendations?

Army surplus Gore Tex rain gear can be had inexpensively from time to time if you keep your eyes peeled.

Keep an eye out for painted markings on the road and and metal manhole covers/grates/etc. Those will kick your ass when it's wet out.

Rain gear ... I've got an MEC jacket (Gortex), Burley rain pants (Gortex-ish ... really good quality) and LG booties. The booties are neoprene so they'll be decent in the winter as well (hopefully).

rain in portland is a little different than anywhere else i've ever been. once it starts, it'll rain for a month solid, be super nice out for a week then we'll have an ice storm then rain for another month then snow for a day then rain till june.... i just want to stay warm and dry

check out http://www.bicycleclothing.com My wife uses their breathable waterproof rain jacket and loves it. Made in Oregon, too.

That gravel that washes into the corners of the road? Deadly as black ice on a fixed gear.

My skin never grew back the same after that particular crash....

In your case, a helmet.

I would ride slower and just watch out, cause stopping will take longer. But riding in the rain IS fun. I love going to a parking lot when it's all slick to mess around. One time i got fxcked up crossing rail road tracks when it was raining. Watch out your front can slip out so easily

ya never know homie, might meet some hoes homie....

fo sho homie.

i was working during ernesto and i ride brakeless... it's scary, true, but you just gotta be smart and cautious. they tell you in driving school to drive like 20mph slower than the speed limit when it's raining. same sort of concept applies to bikes. even riding with the best brakes ever you will probably slide around. physics!

also: quality raingear is something i need to look into as well.

slower when it first starts. All metal will be slippery as ****, like the huge plates we have here in NYC.

Watch out for slippery streetcar tracks.. ACK!