OK what does work in the rain

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I'm quite disappointed with my Sidi Black Rains - they just aint waterproof. Not bad for short journeys or light rain but they don't stand up to a deluge.

On the other hand I was impressed with my Lidl special B-Square one-piece. If only I'd got the larger size so I could actually bend...

Originally Posted by Viney

A Volvo S40...sgot a heater to

I'll second that (well V40..). Heated seats are nice too...

And before you all call me a wimp I do ride in <5 degree conditions... (Just that the Volvo is more comfortable in those conditions)

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Originally Posted by MavUK

I'll second that (well V40..). Heated seats are nice too...

And before you all call me a wimp I do ride in <5 degree conditions... (Just that the Volvo is more comfortable in those conditions)

I'll third that, well a BMW 316 anyway!

Oh and I am a wimp and the bike is not getting wet if I can help it...

Originally Posted by sigourneysbeaver

hey Jon- as above-- you pull over and put it on?>??????

Well yes, why would I ride in the dry with waterproofs on?

where are you carrying all yer spare clothes?? ...you aint telling us you have a top box are ya !?

As Northwind said, in my Knox backpack. They're super-light and fold really small. The good thing about the jacket is that it doesn't have a central zip (no water gets in through the front this way) so you have to pull it over your head, and as it has a clever design you don't have to remove your helmet so it's a nice and quick operation.


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Originally Posted by jonboy

The good thing about the jacket is that it doesn't have a central zip (no water gets in through the front this way) so you have to pull it over your head, and as it has a clever design you don't have to remove your helmet so it's a nice and quick operation.

I like it... Big problem with my el-cheapo jacket is that you have to take your helmet off to get it on - it does have a central zip, but the storm cover stops any water getting in, but getting it on without taking the helmet off is a nightmare... So there are reasons for spending the extra money then?

BTW I also pull over to get my water proofs out of my rucksack (little samsonite thing) if it rains... Unless I am convinced that I am going to get wet anyway in which case I just put the waterproofs on before leaving.

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Originally Posted by MavUK

BTW I also pull over to get my water proofs out of my rucksack (little samsonite thing) if it rains... Unless I am convinced that I am going to get wet anyway in which case I just put the waterproofs on before leaving.

Exactly. Okay it's a little more inconvenient but it's worth the compromise IMHO. Only today I was out for a ride and it started to look ominous, so I made a quick deter to a coffee shop I know, had a coffee as the rain then started to come down, donned my rain-gear on (swapping summer gloves for HG Pathans) and rode off into the drizzle.

Got back home, Alpine Star waterproofs are now dry, HG Pathans and Frank Thomas boots* are steaming in the airing cupboard. All other clothing perfectly dry.


* My Frank Thomas boots aren't waterproof at all (utterly stupid design) and are about to be relegated to spare kit status by an HG replacement very soon.

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