Waterproof cycling.

[Benthedoon]

Some do and some don't like riding in the rain, I don't mind it partly through necessity due to commuting, however, the waterproof trousers I have are not exactly high end gear and I wouldn't want to do any serious miles in them.
My question therefore is, are there any good waterproof trousers out there so rain isn't an excuse to stay at home?

 

[AndyRM]

A friend of mine has a pair from Altura which are comfy and have loads of reflective bits.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Altura-Night-Vision-Waterproof-Overtrousers-2012_28634.htm

He seems to like them. I'm not really fussed about getting wet legs, as long as I can keep my feet relatively dry.

 

[subaqua]

I wear cycling shorts - skin is waterproof and lycra doesn't feel bad when its soggy. I take fresh work clothes everyday on the commute and get changed in the bogs/meeting rooms.

I tried waterproofs of variuos types even " breathable" but after 1 journey in any of them fully understand what boil in the bag food goes through. ( probably smelled the same too )

 

[Benthedoon]

They look good, it's always nice to have a recommendation from someone with 1st (or 2nd) knowledge of the product. I suppose I could just get wet legs if I'm on a 'training' ride but new trousers for the commute would be good anyway.

 

[Benthedoon]

I tried waterproofs of variuos types even " breathable" but after 1 journey in any of them fully understand what boil in the bag food goes through. ( probably smelled the same too )[/quote]

That's the problem with the cheap millets waterproofs I have now. Not pleasant.

 

[Pauluk]

A friend of mine has a pair from Altura which are comfy and have loads of reflective bits.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Altura-Night-Vision-Waterproof-Overtrousers-2012_28634.htm

He seems to like them. I'm not really fussed about getting wet legs, as long as I can keep my feet relatively dry.

How can nylon be breathable. I wish wet weather clothing manufacturers would stop claiming their gear is breathable. As far as I know the only truly breathable material is gortex. I use it for walking and climbing but wouldn't use it on a bike. Its too stiff, bulky and expensive if you come off.
In the spring and summer months less is more in the rain. Thin shirt, shorts, waterproof shoes. Then if it rains you don't feel soaked even if you are.

 

[AndyRM]

How can nylon be breathable.

Dunno. Air escaping out the ends maybe?

 

[subaqua]

or isotex from regatta. waterproof and breathable not seen trousers in it though.

the minimal style works well. although i wish i had put my overshoes on this morning.

 

[MattHB]

Don't try to stay dry.. but make sure you stay warm.

 

[rollinstok]

I prefer to let the rain get me rather than the sweat
I have Goretex stuff that works great when walking but will not wick sweat fast enough when cycling in summer
Like MattHB said, as long as you are warm its ok, the thought of getting soaked puts a lot of people off but its actually quite liberating

 

[Wonder Wheels]

I went out a couple of days ago with a pair of rainproof trousers and a rubberised raincoat. It felt really good being out in the rain (heavy) and being bone dry until I had done a few miles. After that I can relate to the "Boil in the Bag" comment.

Went out today during rain (light), I just wore shorts and a t-shirt and tbh after a few mile the rain didn't even bother me, it was really warm though. I also seen many others cycling about, most had those yellow neon cycling raincoats.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I was going to get one of Asda's £10 waterproof jackets that comes with a bag, I decided against it at the last minute. I remembered a post I read here about how it'll keep you dry from the rain but you'll end up getting soaked from your own sweat anyway.

 

[Psycolist]

This idea of getting wet and dont worry is great ----if you are able to shower/wash/dryoff and change once you have finished your commute. I am very lucky to work for a large employer that has these facilities, but i'm sure many more dont. At the same time I completely agree that rain dont smell like sweat does !

 

[Benthedoon]

I have a dusty, bare concrete floor with some lockers scattered about the place and a very small sink in a fairly rank toilet room at work so the commute is work clothes and stay dry but extra curricular cycling is when I use rain as an excuse and I might just have to say "sod it" and go out and get wet.

 

[SavageHoutkop]

My question therefore is, are there any good waterproof trousers out there so rain isn't an excuse to stay at home?

For commuting or for leisure?