waterproof overtrousers

Alain Quay

Can anyone recommend a brand that is genuinely waterproof
and fairly hard wearing.

thanks

lost_in_thought

I would say don't go for waterproof overtrousers, the water on the inside is actually sweat on most occasions - get some water-resistant trousers like Altura winter cruisers, or maybe some shorts, or just get wet and buy fast-drying fabrics!

However, to answer your question, before I started doing the above I had some from snow and rock which were very waterproof indeed.

Colzer1

endura night vision trousers are really good.

I use them mainly for commuting but also carry them when out on bigger rides just in case the heavens open.

ChrisLS

...I wear Altura for commuting, but they do sweat up if I ride hard...


...next to useless for all that silly commuting racing nonsense...like riding in a sauna...

gs3

Altura Drylines are pretty good and tough

sc999cs

I use Endura Gridlock trousers.

From the website
Technical Specification:-

• Durable 3-layer rip-stop fabric
• Waterproof to 5,000mm, breathable to 5,000g/m2/24hrs
• Fully seam-sealed
• YKK zips throughout

In reality fit and work well. Have kept me dry in some very heavy rain - of course if you are cycling longer distances and not in your work clothes then LiT's suggestion is worth considering.

TheMightyHet

Depends on how far your cycling? I bought a pair of over trousers from Range. I was worried they'd sweat up to much during my seven mile commute. Much to my surprise I was dry and sweat free when i got to work! £11.99 what a bargain! That said I wouldn't trust them for longer rides!

cougie

Guess it depends how hard you ride. I'd be sweating in the first mile or so, so waterproof trousers arent any use to me.

hornet1964

I bought a pair of goretex over trousers from an army surplus store.

Cost me £10 - totally waterproof (so far) and breathable (as much as they can be)

When not being worn they roll really flat and do not take up much space or weight in my rucksack.

Only downfall is because they are ex-army they are camoflage so would suggest something bright on the top half when wearing them.

daniel_b

I use these puppies:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11429

But only have a short commute, however they have never been breached even in very heavy downpours, dry out quickly at work, and fold down to the size of an apple.
They are made of pertex, so it doesn't look that hardwearting, but mine sre still going strong after a years use.

The bonus of them being really thin is that they don;t really heat you up at all, but it does block the wind fairly well.

Dan

pst88

Rainlegs! Although it hasn't actually rained that heavily since I bought them (and a mudguard) a couple of weeks ago so I haven't had a chance to use them.

Seems the more money you spend on waterproof clothing the less likely it is to rain.

prj45

I find my skin offers the est protection, it's water proof, drys quickly and repairs itself if ripped.

I do put a bit of lycra on top for modesty reasons, but that drys quickly too.

Would love to ride barefoot if at all practical.