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fairweather cyclists of the world unite

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    #32
    C3PO
    Registered Users Posts: 3,763 ✭✭✭C3PO


    Fian wrote: »
    Most important tip imo is not to wear "wet gear".

    Shorts/tights and a cycling top are not uncomfortable when wet, surrounding yourself with an impermeable layer of plastic is. Would rather be wet with rain than damp with sweat.

    Couldn't agree more .... wet is fine as long as you're not cold too! Got soaked to the skin on the MTB on Saturday and again on this mornings commute but still didn't envy the guys in their waterproof trousers and heavy rain jackets! "Light and Fast" is best IMHO!


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    #33
    Vincenzo Nibbly
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Vincenzo Nibbly


    Once you've got the clothing and overshoes ticked so you're not cold; the next most useful item in the rain is a simple cycling cap. The peak has the psychological effect of keeping you out of the rain, even though you're clearly still out in the rain.


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    #34
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,769 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    I'm ok with wet gear. I have it with me at all times anyway, as I'm usually walking when I'm not cycling, so I just have very light rain gear (trousers, very light rain coat and rain hat) that keeps you dry through a shower, and keeps you warmish when you really get wet. I keep a spare top in my pannier in a large sandwich bag for when I really get wet.

    I've never worn cycling-specific clothing, and I very probably am not going to start, so I do need something that goes over "normal" clothes.

    Wet shoes used to be a problem, but hiking shoes and a front mudflap took care of that.


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    #35
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,754 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    tomasrojo wrote: »
    I'm ok with wet gear.

    Problem is if you're a sweaty type like myself, you get just as wet in the wet gear with the added bonus of being smellier too. Even the breathable stuff isn't that breathable on a warm rainy day.


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    #36
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,769 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    Yeah, the spare top does often get called into service, even when I don't get that rained on.


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    #37
    DanDublin1982
    Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭DanDublin1982


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    Heavy rain washes crap onto the road.
    Wet tyres are softer/easier to penetrate
    Water acts as a lubricant and assists items to penetrate soft tyres.
    Under inflated tyres puncture easier when wet.

    I feel like I jinxed myself by reading this yesterday. Picked up a puncture on the conmute this morning. :(


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    #38
    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    I've had 2 puntures this week to add to my miserable month for tyres and tubes. I've used 2 tyres and 3 tubes on 2 bikes so far in the past few weeks


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    #39
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,248 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    DanDublin1982 wrote: »
    I feel like I jinxed myself by reading this yesterday. Picked up a puncture on the conmute this morning. :(

    Buy a new Bike! You'll feel much, much better! :p


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