This has been something that has been on my mind for quite a while and I think deserves its own thread. "What about rain gear?"lloydie wrote:I spend most of my time riding in the wet these days , more you do it the more fun it gets , but only with the correct gear on .
You all ride in conditions that could drench you at any time. In my part of the world rain is a cause for celebration and the land is so flat you can see a storm coming an hour away. The chances of getting caught out in a surprise downpour are pretty slim. This should make you experts on rain gear.
Currently my gear consists of an Olympia 2 piece textile suit with the water proof liner removed for the duration of the summer. (It's meshing and the wind blows through it and it feels wonderful in 100 degree heat.) I carry a Frogg Togg (cheap Wal-Mart) rain suit that works wonders in a torrential rain but you must stop and struggle into it (it is huge and goes on over my Olympia suit.)
From the limited rain riding experience I have learned a few things:
I hate the water proof liner concept. It leave you with a wet outer shell and everything in my pockets gets soaked.
A real one piece rain suit will cook you in the summer like a roast in an oven bag.
I would like to think that there is something out there that doesn't require you to stop and get suited up or carry a second set of clothing with you.
Leathers are horrible when wet.
In my younger days I used to just ride and get wet. I am past that now and seek comfort.
Any ideas?