Rain legs

bagpusscp

Has one else bought these.Mrs Bagpuss could not stop last night when I tried them on.Kind of thing a dance group should wear :oops:

skyd0g

I bet you're now going to try & tell us that you bought them for cycling.

bagpusscp

I did honest. Now theres an:idea:

Meanwhile....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNGf2J-G ... re=related

mrushton

A number of the people in the audax community use them. OK, they look naff but apparently they really work. They keep the rain off your thighs/knees, prevent windchill and because they aren't covering the whole leg you don't get sweaty. I think Rabobank endorse them. Have a look on www yacf.co.uk

bagpusscp

Thank you for that.I am not sure about the size I bought .I am 6 2 but only 32 leg.So I went for large.I will see how I get on with them when I ride coast to coast then back to Derby

mrushton

This from a google search for rainlegs. Last para prob.sums them up (i'd rather be dry myself)

Rainlegs

Rainlegs Rain Gear
I had pretty much given up on finding effective rain pants. Everything I'd found was a hassle to put on, too big and bulky and while the pants might keep the rain off my legs my legs would get wet from sweat instead. So I'd pretty much resigned myself to using a jacket to keep my torso dry, fenders to keep my butt dry and I basically just accepted wet legs. And then I got this very light and small envelope in the mail from the UK and in the envelope was a compact set of chaps called Rainlegs.

As I modeled the Rainlegs for the first time in our kitchen, my 17-year-old son said "You know, Dad, I didn't think you could get any dorkier. I was wrong."

While I'm not prone to taking fashion cues from teenagers, Eric did have a point. Rainlegs are clearly not a product of some fashion focus-group. They are instead one of those rare and wonderous items, something that exists because it fills a real need. A product designed and made not by someone who said "we can sell a ton of X" but rather by someone who said "I need this" and then went out and made it.

When rolled up Rainlegs form a 140-gram belt that you can either wear around your waist or tuck into your saddlebag or pack. When worn as a belt, I really don't notice those 140-grams at all.

But Rainlegs really shine when the sun is not shining. Unlike every other rainpant I've seen, Rainlegs can be deployed without a big production. It only takes a few seconds to unsnap four snaps and the belt opens up to reveal gray parachute cloth panels that extend down over the cyclist's thighs and knees. Intelligently placed straps, buckles and velcro secure the chaps. One very thoughtful touch is a bit of insulative padding at the front of each knee. If and when the weather clears, the chaps can quickly be rolled back into the belt. The design is very clever and well-executed.

I was quite surprised at how much comfort Rainlegs manage to pack into 140-grams. Since Rainlegs only focus on keeping the lap and upper legs dry, there is no problem with sweat build-up. Naturally Rainlegs do a good job of blocking the rain but they also work as a great wind-blocking layer. Over the past two months I've worn them often in the rain but I've often found myself using the Rainlegs on clear, cold mornings to help keep my knees and thighs warm. For cold, mountain descents, they are excellent.

Rainlegs have earned a permanent spot in my foul-weather kit. I may look like a dork, but I'm a dry and comfortable dork.

bagpusscp

Hmm.I reckon I need XL.Thahk you for info.

pst88

Also available in denim effect for the fashion concious! I have a pair in black but I think I've only ever worn them about twice.

mrushton

Camouflage also available.

nolf

I'd rather be cold and wet.

Pross

Had never heard of these but a quick search has shown that they are part of a fancy dress costume for going to a 70's night as one of the Village People - what do they have to do with cycling? :?

bagpusscp

Hmm

mrushton

nolf wrote:

I'd rather be cold and wet.

Not if you have to cycle 200km+ thro' a cold night

bagpusscp

Whats that then, part of the AUK risk assement piffle.Rain legs must be worn.

skyd0g

Pross wrote:

Had never heard of these but a quick search has shown that they are part of a fancy dress costume for going to a 70's night as one of the Village People - what do they have to do with cycling? :?

+1

An alternate use may be during a particularly boisterous beer festival, in order to keep spillage off your Lederhosen.

nolf

mrushton wrote:

nolf wrote:

I'd rather be cold and wet.

Not if you have to cycle 200km+ thro' a cold night

I've had to cycle 200km in the cold and wet before (5 degrees, 200km, heavy rain the entire time).

The most miserable ride of my life.

I would do it again to avoid wearing those...

bagpusscp

Will someone post nolf a pair of these they don't want.It should get him out the house.

guilliano

If I had to ride 200km in the cold and rain I think I'd wear my full length waterproofs. In that weather I don't care about them being a loose fit

shockedsoshocked

If i had to ride 200km in the cold and rain, I'd stay in bed...

:twisted:

bagpusscp

ShockedSoShocked wrote:

If i had to ride 200km in the cold and rain, I'd stay in bed...

:twisted:

wearing rainlegs ?