Riding in the rain

Peddle Up!
Peddle Up! Posts: 2,040
edited June 2011 in Road beginners
As a topic, I guess this has been done to death, but then again there might be new tips to learn, such as how you fix your umbrella to the bike? :)

A few things that vex me when I'm riding in the wet:

Is there any way to stop water creeping up your arms by capillary action?

How much grip do slicks lose on wet tarmac?

Is water collecting inside the frame still a problem (w.r.t. BB corrosion)?

Why haven't I put my mudguards on even though I know it's going to rain tomorrow? :D
Purveyor of "up" :)

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  • Thebigbee
    Thebigbee Posts: 570
    I take it you were taking the piss about attatching an umbrella to the bike. It really wouldn't do much.

    Attach mud guards and wear waterproof clothing. That's about as much as you can do IMO.

    I think it has rained about twice in 2 months down here so really isn't a biggie.
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    wear waterproof clothing.

    Boil in the bag time. If the rain's not that cold you're as well just to get wet. One exception - neoprene overshoes, can't beat warm dry feet.
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Umbrella on bike? Ever been to india?
    In terms of losing grip, just keep off the white lines, metal drain covers and the rubber bits on level crossings. Slick tyres make little difference because the tarmac is quite rough and the tyre contact patch so small it simply displaces the water.
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  • Thebigbee
    Thebigbee Posts: 570
    Monty Dog wrote:
    Umbrella on bike? Ever been to india?
    In terms of losing grip, just keep off the white lines, metal drain covers and the rubber bits on level crossings. Slick tyres make little difference because the tarmac is quite rough and the tyre contact patch so small it simply displaces the water.

    No - I have never been to India.

    I assumed the OP was talking about this country.

    I have never seen anyone in England riding around with an umbrella.

    I feel that I am missing out!
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    http://www.flickr.com/groups/umbrellas- ... 618774801/


    And yes, I have been to India (Delhi & Bangalore plus a side trip to Taj Mahal) and the things they do with bikes is amazing... family transport - all at the same time!
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  • centimani
    centimani Posts: 467
    Take a look at what came out of mine after a very wet commute. I didnt realise until the bike got knocked over in my workshop, then i saw the water that came out of the cassette area :shock:
    water.jpg

    If i ride in heavy rain, i always used to upturn the bike to get any water out of the frame, now i lay it on its side as well.

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