commute raingear recommendations? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

08-30-2004, 10:45 AM

I live in the Portland, OR, area and want to continue to commute by bike
into the winter for the first time (here, it was no trouble winter commuting
on a bike in Denver except when below 20F or icy). I have a 10-mile,
semi-rural commute. I already have a NiteRider Classic (12/32 watt) headlamp
and one or more blinkie LED taillights. I'm looking for recommendations for
raingear. With my commute distance, I don't have time or patience to ride so
slow that I won't sweat. Is there any clothing that will keep me reasonably
dry in a downpour or riding through puddles, but won't be saturated from the
inside after a half-hour of moderate intensity cycling? Does it also come
with reflective fabric, strips, etc. for nighttime riding? Have you actually
used it and can you provide me with your impressions of its effectiveness,
durability, etc.?

Thank you,

Steven Estergreen
Mulino, OR