Riding in the rain, can I?
sirlylos
Posts: 234
Guys, really quick question - can I ride in the rain?
1993 - Ridgeback 301 G3
1995 - Ridgeback 601 GS
1997 - Specialized Hardrock
2003 - Specialized FSR XC
2008 - Specialized Epic FSR Comp
2009 - Giant Defy 3
2010 - Voodoo Wanga
2012 - Cannondale Supersix 105
1995 - Ridgeback 601 GS
1997 - Specialized Hardrock
2003 - Specialized FSR XC
2008 - Specialized Epic FSR Comp
2009 - Giant Defy 3
2010 - Voodoo Wanga
2012 - Cannondale Supersix 105
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no. You will dissolve.0
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I don't know, are you the wicked witch of the west? Do you have rabies? 8)
There is no reason not to ride in the rain other than to avoid getting wet, you're bike will be fine, although i'm not sure about bamboo bikes...0 -
Ride in it man!
Been out a few times recently and teh only difference is that I nee dto go steadier on the brakes. I'm combating that by getting on the drops more (I feel I have greater breaking control) and considering upgrading my brake pads to Kool Stop or similar.0 -
No you can't. If you have to ask, you're not up to it.0
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although if you are wearing wool, and it is warm rain (40 degrees plus), according to the label, your clothes may experience some shrinkage. :roll:
Yep of course, often do on the commute. Unless your bike is pure magnesium, when you may experience a strange burning sensation....."Bed is for sleepy people.
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but would be better than potassium0
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ha ha very funny - the lot of you!
The reason I ask is that I'd seen a few guys saying they wouldn't go out when it was raining and I thought that it was something to do with the tyres no being up to it or something. It's lashing it down here and I wanted to go out tonight so it now looks like I can.....1993 - Ridgeback 301 G3
1995 - Ridgeback 601 GS
1997 - Specialized Hardrock
2003 - Specialized FSR XC
2008 - Specialized Epic FSR Comp
2009 - Giant Defy 3
2010 - Voodoo Wanga
2012 - Cannondale Supersix 1050 -
sirlylos wrote:ha ha very funny - the lot of you!
The reason I ask is that I'd seen a few guys saying they wouldn't go out when it was raining and I thought that it was something to do with the tyres no being up to it or something. It's lashing it down here and I wanted to go out tonight so it now looks like I can.....
Just be careful on grates/white lines etc otherwise its OK
Think for some its more to do with not wanting to get their bikes wet :roll:0 -
It's OK - you don't need anyone's permission0
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sirlylos wrote:ha ha very funny - the lot of you!
The reason I ask is that I'd seen a few guys saying they wouldn't go out when it was raining and I thought that it was something to do with the tyres no being up to it or something. It's lashing it down here and I wanted to go out tonight so it now looks like I can.....
They're probably just a little gaye - check their ipods for Diana Ross.Cycling weakly0 -
sirlylos wrote:ha ha very funny - the lot of you!
The reason I ask is that I'd seen a few guys saying they wouldn't go out when it was raining and I thought that it was something to do with the tyres no being up to it or something. It's lashing it down here and I wanted to go out tonight so it now looks like I can.....
That's 'cause they don't wanna get their bike wet.
As mentioned - white lines, grids, manhole covers etc get very slippery. Braking takes a little longer and you tend to go round corner a bit slower.
Just take care, be observant and relax.Stumpjumper FSR 09/10 Pro Carbon, Genesis Vapour CX20 ('17)Carbon, Rose Xeon CW3000 '14, Raleigh R50
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FSR_XC wrote:you tend to go round corners a bit slower
not if you over brake0 -
Rain is good for you. 2 hour ride in driving rain this morning but felt much fresher when I got home than in previous days.
One other good thing-clothes got so wet that it lubricated my shorts in the sensitive areas so there was no chafing down there at all.0 -
skyd0g wrote:sirlylos wrote:ha ha very funny - the lot of you!
The reason I ask is that I'd seen a few guys saying they wouldn't go out when it was raining and I thought that it was something to do with the tyres no being up to it or something. It's lashing it down here and I wanted to go out tonight so it now looks like I can.....
They're probably just a little gaye - check their ipods for Diana Ross.
Hang on a minute skyd0g
Dont you mean Barbara Streisand :?0 -
ChrisInBicester wrote:Get wet, enjoy it to the full. Give the old bike a wipe down afterwards though.
Maybe you shouldn't ride it in the wet Chris[/quote]0 -
ChrisInBicester wrote:sirlylos wrote:ha ha very funny - the lot of you!
Maybe a more sensibly-phrased question would have got you better answers. Can I ride in the rain is an open invite, esp on a Friday.
Yeah a fair comment, it gave me a good laugh reading through though1993 - Ridgeback 301 G3
1995 - Ridgeback 601 GS
1997 - Specialized Hardrock
2003 - Specialized FSR XC
2008 - Specialized Epic FSR Comp
2009 - Giant Defy 3
2010 - Voodoo Wanga
2012 - Cannondale Supersix 1050 -
pompeypoppy wrote:but would be better than potassium
Imagine a Ridley Caesium!!! :shock:Head Hands Heart Lungs Legs0 -
pottssteve wrote:pompeypoppy wrote:but would be better than potassium
Imagine a Ridley Caesium!!! :shock:
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Nah, the caesium would be rubbish, cos if you picked it up (in an innert atmosphere) it'd just melt.
Caesium is cool like that, you can melt it in your hand...0 -
Sicknote wrote:skyd0g wrote:sirlylos wrote:ha ha very funny - the lot of you!
The reason I ask is that I'd seen a few guys saying they wouldn't go out when it was raining and I thought that it was something to do with the tyres no being up to it or something. It's lashing it down here and I wanted to go out tonight so it now looks like I can.....
They're probably just a little gaye - check their ipods for Diana Ross.
Hang on a minute skyd0g
Dont you mean Barbara Streisand :?
...maybe that as well, but riding side-saddle is usually a dead giveaway.Cycling weakly0