Waterproof over trousers

[mythste]

Not a big fan of over trousers, I get too hot and also if the do leak on the way to work then I sit in a puddle all day. I prefer to wear just waterproof trousers and stash the regular trousers in my pannier.

+1. I opted for The showers Pass skyline pants - an exuberant choice compared to the £10 jobs here, but theyll last me years and are genuinely waterproof/breathable/cycle friendly. and I have a fresh pair of keks when I get to work!

 

[stoatsngroats]

Decathlons Btwin 700 waterproof trousers c£25 are good for me, they are tight at the leg, have decent zipped trouser legs, are comfortable, good looking and pretty good in the rain. They also have an over shoe protector at the front end, which gives a little added protection, and an elastic strap for the bottom of the shoe - I think they are brilliant, much better than walking overtrousers, which never seem waterproof, and are baggy when cycling.

Decathlon have used UPS delivery options, and can deliver to a UPS pick up point, which I find really helpful, as there is one within a mile of home!

 

[Tom B]

I am a regular user of waterproof over trousers. Pretty much from Autum to Spring. My view is not only do they keep the rain out they keeps the wind from blowing through and giving me chapped knackers.

The best one I ever had were some gore-tex branded things that were issued to me at work, then they realised they could save £2-50 an started issuing elcheapo made it china things. I have to say the goretex stayed drier and didnt seem to get sweaty.

I also have an elcheapo pair of regattas that I picked up at boundary mill. they feel Plasticy but do the job.

I have also re-proofed them all using tent waterproofer.

My top top tip for bike use is to get a size too small.... I am 5'9" 10 stone with a 30" waist and I get extra small - The narrower legs mean they stay out of the chain.

 

[RichK]

Last winter I relented & decided to try overtrousers for commuting. Bought a cheapish pair (mac in a sack). Fully expected to BITB, but it's only 25 mins each way in the rain so not a biggie. I think they work for me. The only thing is the silvery lining gets on my shorts which has then gotten onto the saddle which now has a silvery tint...

 

[Pauldow]

Just got a pair of Berghaus deluge overtrousers,so far so good,kept me nice and dry,love the way the zips go all the way up and
can also be opened from the top for more breathability.

 

[grumpyoldwoman]

I have a nice pair I got from Mountain Warehouse (own brand if I remember).
I think they were advertised as walking trousers but they are very light and very good at keeping out the water. Got them in last years sale for £14.99

Sounds like the pair I have.Very good......so far

 

[ScotiaLass]

Sounds like the pair I have.Very good......so far

I've not had occasion to wear them in heavy rain as I don't comment so can pick and choose my cycling days but I'd agree, they seem to be holding up well

 

[Pale Rider]

I checked today as I was putting mine on - they're Regatta and have lasted me about 15 years occasional use.

Of course, this morning it stopped raining about a minute after leaving the house. They'd have been more use when we had a fire drill in the rain later on!

Hopefully mine will last as well.

Used them once so far in showery conditions.

Can't comment on waterproofness because, almost inevitably, I delayed deploying them until I was already wet.

 

[annedonnelly]

Both of my pairs have had a good bit use over the last few weeks

Biggest problem is the water running off into my shoes. I'm going to have to start putting my feet in plastic bags.

 

[Pale Rider]

Both of my pairs have had a good bit use over the last few weeks

Biggest problem is the water running off into my shoes. I'm going to have to start putting my feet in plastic bags.

Keeping dry all over on a bike is, almost literally, like pushing water up hill.

Happily for me, cycling is a leisure activity so it doesn't really matter if I get wet and miserable.

Having the waterproofs in the pannier has allowed me to venture out a couple of times when I would previously have duffed it, so that's a plus.

 

[spiderman2]

+1 for Berghaus,more expensive but keep you dry.Used mine for cycling and walking in Snowdonia.

 

[Tom B]

Keeping dry all over on a bike is, almost literally, like pushing water up hill.

Agreed, but you can limit what gets wet.

I'm not too bothered about getting wet as long as I can stay warm.... Woollen cycle wear.. the revolution is coming!