Best is a relative term. If money is no object, then a Goretex or similar suit, with gaiters or booties and waterproof gloves is probably the best choice. Expect to pay several hundred dollars for a set up like that.wiredued said:On occasion I find myself riding home in the rain who makes the best head to toe rain gear?
Ike90 said:Best is a relative term. If money is no object, then a Goretex or similar suit, with gaiters or booties and waterproof gloves is probably the best choice. Expect to pay several hundred dollars for a set up like that.
I have a Kirkland Signature two-piece nylon rainsuit that I bought at Costco for 29.99. It works great for me, but although I ride in the rain many, many days during a typical year (such is life in the Pacific Northwest), I rarely ride in a downpour for more than an hour at a time. For me, expensive and extensive rain gear is a waste.
You've got that right. I leave my work shoes at work, carry extra socks, and suffer on the way home. I've considered getting a pair of these (Campmor is an excellent vendor by the way)http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=10114&memberId=12500226wiredued said:I find the most uncomfortable thing about riding in the rain seems to be wet filthy black road grime in my socks. Do you think that would work?
Ike90 said:You've got that right. I leave my work shoes at work, carry extra socks, and suffer on the way home. I've considered getting a pair of these (Campmor is an excellent vendor by the way)http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=10114&memberId=12500226
but yellow isn't my best color.
wiredued said:Thanks for the reply I'm not Donald Trump so I'm not looking for the most expensive and when I do buy the most expensive I'm ussually disapointed. I'm starting to look at gaiters at www.amazon.com instead of a suit because I find the most uncomfortable thing about riding in the rain seems to be wet filthy black road grime in my socks. Do you think that would work?
Snortley said:Speaking of cheap, in this weather (NYC) my gaiters are cut-off top sections of over-the-calf wool hiking socks. I just cuff the ragged edge and wear them up-side-down. Not only is this effective recycling, but they apparently look great; I've gotten several compliments on them from cyclists and non-cyclists alike.
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