All Weather Gear ?

Acelliott

At the mo I'm only a fair weather commuter :oops:
but this MUST change
I have a nice 7mile B road to work, so not far
I hate carring a ruck sack, so I plan to have a change of cloths at work.
at the mo I have Bib shorts, long sleve base layer jersey and SL shoes
so I guess I need a breathable water proof jacket that will fit in my jersey pocket ?
some water proofs for legs and feet ??
or should I just get soaked and dry out at the other end?

iPete

At that distance, I'd live with the odd summer downpour, until the winter, then you should go to town. Although a light weight emergency water poof could be useful, something from the dhb range or maybe a Montane featherlite, which is super light and well priced.
http://www.montane.co.uk/products/men/w ... jacket/104

If your fairly serious about cycling, then moving to waterproof panniers will help, no need for a backpack etc.

R_T_A

Gore phantom softshell jacket is the best thing I've bought - windproof and you can zip off the sleeves for a good 3/4 jacket. You're going to get wet, but you don't have to get cold.

It is pricey at £90, but I use it 5 days a week all year (apart from summer). It's so good I got another one.

Search around the net for deals, but here's the one I mean:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Gore_Bike_Wear_Phantom_II_WINDSTOPPER_SO_Windproof_Jacket/5360030077/

If not a Montaine featherlite jacket is highly regarded.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11427

Acelliott

Thanks
I have just purchased the Montane Featherlite
and till winter I should be fine
although this is the UK and anything can happen lol

Acelliott

What about bags
Bar bags
Sadle bags
ruck sacks
removable panniers ?

asprilla

I use Ortleib Rucksacks and Panniers for commuting. Completely waterproof, very comfortable and capacious. Even in the worst of weathers you work gear will be bone dry (as will your laptop, phone and work papers, if you take them backwards and forwards).

milan_ns

SealSkinz socks are a must if cycling in the wet weather I think.

Also I'd recommend some waterproof shorts/pants. I like Endura Eventi 3/4 shorts - it's awesome but, a bit pricey.

meanredspider

I use a large bum bag - I can even get a spare shirt in it if I need to but keeps phone, wallet etc dry. I hate a rucksack and don't want panniers but I don't even notice I have a bum bag on.

fatherted

When its cold you need layers. Zips and layers mean heat can be regulated.
Base layer then appropriate jersey.
You should own a summer jersey, autumn jersey and one for the winter.
A gilet is handy when the temps get to 1 or 2 degrees or below zero.
I also carry a cap in the jersey pocket. If it rains it keeps the water off the sunglasses.
In the summer you may as well live with the occasional downpour, however I'll still put on my overshoes so I don't have wet shoes for the return journey or the next morning.
If it's a little cold and it rains I'll put on the Lusso windstopper ( latest Lusso one is the Aqua - £25 ).
The folded up windstopper is carried along with rolled-up overshoes in the jersey pockets.
This way you don't need backpacks or panniers.
I bring shirts and underwear in to work once a week using a backpack and take the dirty ones home.
Trousers get dry cleaned near work and shoes stay at work.
Oh and fit mudguards if you can.
£90 for a commuting jacket ???!!! Just cycle faster.