waterproof gear for daily use/commute

[cc1085]

Hi All,
Anyone recommend reasonably priced rainproof gear for everyday use so that I can wear normal office/work clothes underneath.
Thanks

[mjr]

If it is just rain and you are not travelling far, on windswept routes or exposed to much lorry spray, a cape is difficult to beat. It will not keep you warm, though.

In full winter, I have ridden in kag over ski jacket with full waterproof overtrousers and boots, but I have to ride fairly slowly not to sweat in all that.

[simonhill]

Maybe more info from the OP, please. Distance, speed (sweating likely), bike type - and anything else that would help to suggest suitable style as well as make, quality, etc.

[cc1085]

Hi,
I have a hybrid bike that I use for everything and have a daily mixed roundtrip of ten miles. Speed is not important but staying as dry as possible is. There are a few small hills on the route so I don't sweat too much.
Thanks

[gregoryoftours]

Decathlon stuff is decent and good value. They do a waterproof jacket that is also pretty stretchy. They also do waterproof trousers that have shoes covers at the end of the legs, so no water to run off your trousers and into your shoes. Of course if you have waterproof shoe covers you can just make sure your trouser legs are pulled down over the tops of them to achieve the same.

[Jamesh]

I have an Aldi crane one and it does the job.

Put it in the wash regularly with some fairy on any grease marks and it bounces back. Gets sweaty if your pushing in.

Boardman one which is lighter and more breathable.


Cheers James

[cc1085]

Thanks everyone, great advice from all
Thom

[mattsccm]

To be honest I would be just be wandering, even if in a virtual manner, into the most convenient outdoor shop. If the ride isn't strenuous, you don't get too sweaty and you are wearing your work clothes on a fairly upright bike, you won't really need anything cycle specific. Just check that the sleeves are long enough and the trouser legs not too baggy.

[cc1085]

To be honest I would be just be wandering, even if in a virtual manner, into the most convenient outdoor shop. If the ride isn't strenuous, you don't get too sweaty and you are wearing your work clothes on a fairly upright bike, you won't really need anything cycle specific. Just check that the sleeves are long enough and the trouser legs not too baggy.

Thanks for advice
I have bike specific and casual waterproof gear but I was wondering if there was some magic garments unknown to me that would do it all.
Thom

[Stevek76]

Full length fixed mudguards with long mudflaps, particularly on the front to keep your shoes from getting splattered (also drivetrain) helps a great deal if you don't have those.

In terms of waterproofing, the only cycle specific gear I have is a very packable lightweight dhb 2.5 layer jacket that does very nicely for warmer weather showers and some rain legs for longer trips/downpours or if I'm in trousers that don't dry quickly like jeans. I find they do 95% of the job of full waterproof trousers while being far easier to get on/off and pack much smaller.

In winter I'll usually just wear whatever coat I'd wear if I were walking