cycle capes

[dynoram]

Has anyone had experiences of using a cycle cape? Are they useful, or just a hindrance?

 

[daSmirnov]

My mum got me one last year for Christmas. Needless to say I haven't used it - she thought it was a great idea. I don't fancy increasing my wind-resistance / sail power that much - I'm commuting here, not trying to get blown across under a car.

 

[Irishrich]

Never heard of them but I'm new to all this. First thing that came to mind was a cape that Superman would wear, which would look mighty interesting riding along public roads. Can't see the benefits myself.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've got one in my work bag, use it if it rains on the way home, it slows me down a bit, slows me down a lot if theres a headwind, but keeps the worst of the rain off.

 

[darth vadar]

The simple things are usually the best.

May not do much for your 'street cred' but I'd rather be dry than wet!!

 

[The Brewer]

Surely capes of any description are a good thing......I personally own a Lidl one for severe weather

 

[Globalti]

Back in the late 60s we used cycle capes and sou'westers for mountaineering because there wasn't anything else! Then someone called Peter Storm invented a garment called a cagoule, which made you sweat like a good 'un.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Suppose do if you want to look like Batman going all enviro friendly?!