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[remking]

Hi Guys,

I need some help. As we all know, the weather is Sh..

I have come to the conclusion that the only way that I am going to continue my new found cycling quest is to find a way to do it in the inclement weather here.

I need...

• Hi vis waterproof beathable top
• waterproof trousers
• Waterproof shoes
• anything else that you might think I need

I need some advice as to where to get these items. I don't have a fortune to spend. My budget is small.. probably £50 for the jacket, £30 for the trousers, etc.

Your guidance would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Russell

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Unless it's really lashing it down I just wear a short sleeved jersey with arm warmers, some gloves (winter ones if it's a bit parky) and knee length shorts... I'm not too fussed about getting wet, it's the cold I hate.

www.wiggle.co.uk have loads of stuff, I'm sure others will be along with other websites you could try.

 

[remking]

What a massive site.. Will digest in full detail. Thanks.

 

[Paulus]

Personally I wouldn't bother with waterproof trousers, wear a pair of cycling shorts/cycling longs and change when your ride is finished. A pair of overshoes are a good idea as is a waterproof jacket.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Oh yes - waterproof overshoes are a good buy, keeping your feet warm and (reasonably) dry.

 

[HLaB]

I sometimes wear waterproof over trousers for my commute as I wear my works trousers and I only commute 3.3 or 4.6miles (depending on my route) but for any longer I wouldn't bother, I'd get more wet from sweat than I would from rain.

 

[Dayvo]

For the jacket and trousers I would recommend the Alture Night Vision

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/275/Altura_Nevis_Waterproof_Jacket_200708

and

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/311/Altura_Rush_Waterproof_Overtrousers_200607

Good waterproof gloves are advisable:

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/3638/Altura_Night_Vision_Waterproof_Gloves_200708


and possible a skull cap:

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/category/69/Hats

In other words, I like Altura!

 

[Globalti]

Is this what you need?

 

[fossyant]

Yeh- I'll go with that, but a vented lid...... looks a bit hot !

 

[remking]

The all in one suit looks as though it will potentially get around the wet spectacle syndrome that I will undoubtedly face. Can the owner please confirm if this comes with built in wipers or are they an optional extra?

 

[remking]

For the jacket and trousers I would recommend the Alture Night Vision

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/275/Altura_Nevis_Waterproof_Jacket_200708

and

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/311/Altura_Rush_Waterproof_Overtrousers_200607

Good waterproof gloves are advisable:

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/3638/Altura_Night_Vision_Waterproof_Gloves_200708


and possible a skull cap:

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/category/69/Hats

In other words, I like Altura!

I love this shop. This is the ultimate cyclists toyshop. I can see an order being placed shortly....

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I think there is a place for waterproof trousers. I wear them when it gets cold/frosty over my longs..or at night in th winter. Just wearing the longs is ok , even in the rain, as long as you dont stop. When you stop you get cold and that is when I am happy I have two layers on my engines...erm...legs.

Of all waterproof gear the mos timportant for me anyway is the overshoes...I hate wet roadshoes...they get heavy and stink.

Waterproof gloves are a must, I am about to re mortgage to get some altura NV gloves.

 

[summerdays]

I've borrowed Mr Summerdays NV gloves last winter, and I'm not convinced that they were totally waterproof, and I'm sure I remember they are one of those gloves which the lining separates from the outer when you take them off. What about Sealskin gloves they're meant to be waterproof? (Not tried them yet).

 

[Sittingduck]

For the jacket and trousers I would recommend the Alture Night Vision

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/275/Altura_Nevis_Waterproof_Jacket_200708

Nice link mate. I was very close to ordering that jacket from a different site for the full £50 a few days ago. Looks like I just saved myself 15 quid

Cheers!

 

[Dayvo]

Nice link mate. I was very close to ordering that jacket from a different site for the full £50 a few days ago. Looks like I just saved myself 15 quid

Cheers!

Ya welcome! Pint of Bass, please!