01-23-2007, 10:53 AM
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#8 (permalink)
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Bill Sornson wrote:
> 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.
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> 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"?
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> 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.)
I saw in the paper today that Bergen here in Norway had a full day with
no precipitation. That broke their 85 day rain streak. I wonder if
anyone there can grok your situation. What was your temp today? I went
out for a ride in sunny -18C (0F). It was nice to have it dry though,
rain blows. Even with chaps.
Joseph
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