Waterproof overtrousers

[paieye]

I am short and stocky, so overtrousers that are wide enough are usually far too long, have no leg-length adjustment and have a thin bit of elastic in the waist that allows the overtrousers to descend all too rapidly when that is not intended.

Moreover, they usually have a single Velcro strap near the ankle, which, once done up, produces a "harem-trouser" effect above, and gathers the leg so tightly below, that the rain can flow from outside the trouser to inside the shoe.

Are there any waterproof overtrousers that do not have those faults ?

[georgew]

These below have been found by many to be the answer as they weigh nothing, prevent overheating and have a certain sartorial elegance.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rainlegs-Black- ... s=rainlegs

[axel_knutt]

I'm tall and thin so I have the opposite problem, by the time I have pulled them up far enough to stop the crotch snagging on the saddle, the bottoms are round my calves. I solved the useless waist elastic problem by fitting a draw cord, though.

[LollyKat]

+1 for Rainlegs. You could team them up with spats if is really wet.

[paieye]

Thank you for that, but I sense that I really do need over-trousers. In any case, if I were to wear something such as what is suggested, I should prefer the considerably more effective horsy version that I own, a relic of my past with horses.

[eileithyia]

+1 rainlegs... have never found the 'perfect' overtrousers, all behave as you describe: too hot, too baggy at the ankle, then the water runs into your feet anyway, it's just easier to not bother.

[FarOeuf]

try taking them to a tailor shop and ask if anything can be done. you may need to waterproof any seems with seam-sealer, but it would be worth it.

[lowrider]

Hi
just wearing shorts or using rain legs are a warm weather or high effort solution in my opinion, and assumes that whatever you are wearing can get wet which is not always desirable.

Unless there are loops for a belt I think you need a new pair that are more secure round the waste with stronger elastic, belt loops or some other method of securing them around your waist.

Don't get cycling specific trousers they will only make the leg length thing worse, walking trousers will offer more choice and a better (bad) fit.
Get those that zip up the full length of your leg and any that zip from either end even better.

Don't worry about shortening them too much I roll up the leg to shorten them and use a bicycle clip to stop them getting into the chain.

Make sure that the they are left long enough so that the rain will run off your shoes and not into them. The previous comment regarding water in the shoe only really applies to those with long legs and shorter overtrousers unless the sweat is really running off you.

Get them as light as possible unless they are for winter use I use a light Mountain pair unless its cold then I use a warmer cheaper Regatta or Craghoppers pair.

[paieye]

I have ordered a pair of Jack Pyke waterproof chaps for £20, in the hope that they will do at least for anything short of the worst weather. I am considering a pair of thin waterproof salopettes, but shall postpone ordering them until I have given the chaps a trial. Thank you all for your help.

[Zanda]

I've been impressed by the design details of the Endura waterproofs. http://www.endurasport.com/product-listing.asp?all=1