Wet weather gear

imagine me stuck at kingsland road junction fixin a puncture on my way to covent garden...wet allover apart from my feet and torso both kindly waterproofed by altura equipement

I saw some guy this morning in full altura rain gear head to toe. I thought man I know it is overcast but he must be steaming in all that gear.

mudguard...seatpost one from decathlon is less than a fiver and works well...

I just sprayed my Altura jacket that used to be totally waterproof with this Nikwax waterproofing stuff. Hasn't rained though since then so I don't know if it's any good.

Never had an issue with my softshell. 30 mins in rain is my max journey done to date in the pouring rain, and i was completely dry. It is the best looking jacket with great detailing. Rapha takes the piss with pricing but theres nothing else like it aound. If you want serious waterproof, try the stowaway. The boys at Condon will sort you out.

why buy bike oriented stuff if you went to the local blacks / costwold leisure you'll find proper mountaineering gear waterproof without having to pay rapha prices lowe alpine patagonia berhaus karrimor these names are amongst the better names some will do soft shell jackets goretex etc which will actually keep the rain out and allow sweat to esacape

dicki ( julian ) why buy bike oriented

So that your arse is covered too? So that the sleeves are a little longer? So that they are lightweight and fold really small?

I dunno. Same reason I don't wear hiking stuff to cycle normally... bike orientated stuff generally is bike orientated by virtue of being designed for use on the bike. I spend so much time in the saddle, I just want all of the gear to work perfectly and without me even noticing it. I'd certainly notice the chill wind of a builders crack thanks to a jacket too short on the rear.

a waterproof jacket is a waterproof jacket and i don't recall a single person saying they were dry on the l2southend i know it was exceptional rain but i would say my craghopper goretex jacket would have kept my torso dry a matching pair of trews and hey presto parboiled julian but a dry julian rain would only enter via the neck hole and wicking up trouser legs

Not altogether true. Cycling-specific wet weather gear has extended back flaps as DK mentioned, cords to tighten bits up to stop flapping in the wind, longer arms for when you are stretched out, reflective bits for night, more convenient pockets or slots to allow access to jersey pockets. They are different to hiking kit.

I rode in a cheap Altura and I was fine. Either everyone else has crappier gear (unlikely) or you're all too fussy.

just get a bigger one !!! long arms flaps covering the bum mountaineers need pockets too maps kendal mint cake compasses

Wind-resistance is the last thing I want to add when I riding through torrential rain!
Mountaineering is not cycling.

OK OK I get the message !

hmmmm kendal mint cake

Having spent too much time both in bike shops and in outdoor shops I haven't noticed cycling gear being any more expensive than walking/climbing gear. If you want something decent you're not going to save money by going to a walking shop, you'll just get something with a less suitable cut.

i use a black plastic jacket from american apperal, as water proofing, a hoodie if im cold and i thermals on my legs, also i carry sleves and knee warmers you can slip on... use full little thing, but i need some fenders

My favourite rain jacket is my Barbour

I got one of these

http://www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk/newproduct.aspx?ProductStyleID=104304&CategoryID=1659

It is nicely ventilated

And it can really chuck it down and it stays dry

It has the added benefit of allowing one to look 'non-cyclist'

When you get off your bike

black bins bags, fucking great...8^)

Tesco to the rescue!

irony i go to get my rin jacket from my girls, and it rains, i get it and it stops

cool you have girls

You've not been to Vegan's Harem?? ;)

no! where is it:)

Decathalon Black zip up waterproof cycling jacket with reflective bits - £15.00
(Been using it for a year. Does the job.)
Decathalon fatman spunkproof trousers - £7.00
Plastic bags for feets- £0.00
Too tight to pay for gloves.

If you're just getting around London most journeys aren't going to take you longer than 30 minutes anyway.

Spare pair of socks & keks if you are on the way to work in the snow with no mudguards.
(Remember that!?)
Job's a goodun.
Much better than spunking £300 quid on mr fancypants space clobber.

If i was a courier - out all day in freezing wind & rain then yes, i'd think differently and spend some
cash to stay cumfy and dryish.
But for the commute like arup describes? Not a chance!

hippy You've not been to Vegan's Harem?? ;)

do not tempt me into makeing bad meat eating/ blow job sexual jokes

aidan no! where is it:)

your sisters house