Rainlegs---dorky but effective - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

01-22-2007, 06:28 PM

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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.

01-22-2007, 06:43 PM

Gooserider wrote:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>
> 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.

Looks like a good idea. Any experience using them in dry, but coolish
weather, as a wind stop?

01-22-2007, 11:05 PM

Coming from the UK the postage is twice as much also in comparison to say
Holland.

01-23-2007, 02:40 AM

"nash" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Coming from the UK the postage is twice as much also in comparison to say
> Holland.

Mine actually shipped from France. Go figure.

01-23-2007, 03:51 AM

Gooserider wrote:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>
> 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.
>
>

Interesting idea. I just cut rain pants down to either shorts (summer)
or knickers (winter). Cheap, effective, but look even dorkier, if that's
possible.

01-23-2007, 08:43 AM

Gooserider wrote:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>
> 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.

My kids already think I am the height of dorkiness for biking shorts.
I might buy a set of Rainlegs just for the fun of watching their
expressions! I'll have to time it so that I ride buy wearing the
Rainlegs when my kids are with a bunch of their friends. Excellent!

01-23-2007, 09:26 AM

Gooserider wrote:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>
> 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.)

01-23-2007, 11:53 AM

Bill Sornson wrote:
> Gooserider wrote:
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >
> >
> > 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.)

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

01-23-2007, 04:12 PM

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> Bill Sornson wrote:

>> 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?

A brisk 55-60 F or so. (Just got back. Windy but otherwise quite
pleasant.)

> I went
> out for a ride in sunny -18C (0F). It was nice to have it dry though,
> rain blows. Even with chaps.

Brrr. I've yet to wear leg warmers here, much less true winter gear.
Coldest ride: low 40s.

Spoiled Bill

01-24-2007, 12:09 AM

On Jan 24, 1:12 am, "Bill Sornson" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in messagenews:1169581980.484360.246050@d71g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...
>
> > Bill Sornson wrote:
> >> 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?A brisk 55-60 F or so. (Just got back. Windy but otherwise quite
> pleasant.)
>
> > I went
> > out for a ride in sunny -18C (0F). It was nice to have it dry though,
> > rain blows. Even with chaps.Brrr. I've yet to wear leg warmers here, much less true winter gear.
> Coldest ride: low 40s.
>
> Spoiled Bill

Where my brother-in-law lives in Spain, those cats wear booties, neck
warmers, jackets, etc when it goes below 18C (65F). For me, 16C (61F)
is where I start contemplating long sleeves. I wonder what would happen
to me on a hot ride, say 38C (100F)? It has been years since I have
ridden in anything hotter than tops 30C (86F).

I suppose your bike is clean too!

Joseph