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What is your setup for riding in the rain? (lemmy.ml)
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As summer nears its end, I'm very curious to know what everyone does to handle the rain. For myself, I throw on a pair of rain pants over rubber rain boots with a GoreTex rain jacket.

At my work desk I have an old pair of Toms shoes that I bought at Goodwill that are super comfortable - I slip into them when I arrive and out of them when I leave.

I have a waterproof Timbuk2 saddlebag-style pannier, which I use to bring my lunchbox.

If you're intimidated by riding in the rain, give it a try! It's really quite invigorating and people will think you're either crazy, or a badass. Both seem fine to me!

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[–] Dave_r@reddthat.com 13 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Seattle year round commuter. For my current short commute: a rain cape (poncho).

  • it's comfortable to wear both wet and dry
  • easy on/easy off. Less fucking around trying to get geared up.
  • I don't sweat through my clothes because it ventilates like crazy

So many more reasons, but good lord those 3 are reason enough. Putting on still-wet gear at the end of the day is nasty.

I also wear rain-legs. I wear wool socks and sneakers (1 less piece of wet gear to deal with). No gloves (cape deals with the rain and wind).

[–] mosscap@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh a rain cape! I am so interested in hearing about your experience... I'm very torn between dropping money on a Cleverhood rain cape or a Showers Pass rain jacket. Do you find that it actually protects your pants and shoes from getting wet? You mentioned rain-legs but those are just for your thighs, right?

[–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

a Showers Pass rain jacket

I have one of those. It's got to be really wet and cold before I'm willing to wear it, because otherwise a lot of the rain it keeps off is just replaced with sweat instead. I'd love to try a rain cape.

[–] chkno@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Yea, rain cape / poncho / "boncho" is the way to go! Combine with fenders & giant mudflaps. So fast to get on & off, & the only way to keep dry and cool at the same time.

[–] Flyingpeakock@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I had a rain poncho last year but I've decided to get a cycling jacket for this year. This is mostly due to the fact that my commute includes a 3km stretch through fields were the wind seems to always be against me.

For my legs I've decided to simply bring a pair of pants with me that I can put on when I get to the office, this is since my legs have been drenched in sweat no matter what rain pants I'm wearing.