01-23-2007, 08:26 AM
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Gooserider wrote:
> http://www.rainlegs.co.uk/index.php?...b1b92618a2 65
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> I bought a pair of these due to recommendations from other
> cyclists. They are easily the dorkiest item of cycling clothes ever
> invented, but they definitely work. I live in an area which gets
> regular rainfall, and my rain gear consisted of a clear rain jacket, a
> pair of booties, and a helmet cover. Rain pants are too hot to wear
> in Florida, so I usually just ended up with wet shorts. The Rainlegs
> solve that problem. In case you haven't clicked the link,
> Rainlegs are basically rain chaps made from parachute cloth. When it's not
> raining,they are worn
> rolled up to the waist like a belt. If weather threatens, they are
> easily rolled down. They fasten at the knee with velcro , and at the
> waist and behind with snap buckles. I rode home in a steady rain
> tonight, and my shorts stayed warm and dry. I think the ideal setup
> would be a rain cape, booties, and Rainlegs, but a rain cape would
> eliminate my handlebar light. For someone with a fork mounted light,
> that combination would be cool and dry. So, if you want to stay
> dry with a minimum of bulk, and don't mind looking like a dork, try
> Rainlegs. They work.
With tights or knee warmers, they don't seem all that dorky to me at all.
With just shorts, they might look a little... "over geary"?
Living in San Diego, I'll pass. (Got a /little/ mist on a ride last week;
otherwise, can't remember last time caught in true rain.)
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