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.

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

Steven Estergreen <dont@spam.me> wrote:
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.

YMMV, but I've found that the typical pants-and-jacket rain suit leaves me
soaked with sweat unless I ride so slowly that I belong on the sidewalk
rather than the street. Even with all sorts of vents open, etc.

What works for me is fenders on the bike and a poncho on me. My lower legs
still get a bit wet, but overall, it's better than the rain suits. Ponchos
are inexpensive, come in extremely visible colors, and can be customized
with reflective tape as desired. If it rained more around here, then I
might try to do something to keep my lower legs drier, perhaps a mud flap
on the front fender, or waterproof leg/shoe covers.
You know, gators might work well with the poncho.

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.?

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

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?

Steven Estergreen <dont@spam.me> wrote:
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?

No.

You're riding in 100% humidity; you'd be soaked even if you had a big
umbrella magically suspended over you keeping off every single drop of
rain.

That said, I find mudguards, waterproof booties, and a cycling cape is the
best combination in wet weather.

I live in the Portland, OR, area and want to continue to commute by bike
into the winter ... looking for recommendations for
raingear.

look up an outfit called WYEAST.
WYEAST sells fabric-read 'gore tex'mailorder over the internet.
wyeast is a mountain in oregon or washington the owner see pout their
breakfast tab;le window.
gore tex or less expensive equivalent home sewn into rain gear is the
way to go! check the prices and patterns.

I too live in Seattle area. I agree with Peter in most points.
I wear yellow GoreTex bike jacket from Gore BikeWear. It workd well for me.
My problem is hands and feet. I wear ski gloves to keep fingers warm, but
gets wet.
Feet get very wet as well. Water seems to come from bottom at clip holes.
I covered them with duct tape, but still not perfect. Any suggestions ?

Feet get very wet as well. Water seems to come from bottom at clip
holes.
I covered them with duct tape, but still not perfect. Any suggestions ?

You could try using a little silicone to seal the area around the cleats.
Then cover that with duct tape. I'm surprised duct tape did not work

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


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