G2EWS
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Devizes, Wiltshire
Hi All,
Just back off my first 15 miler on road on the mountain bike and first time in the rain. I really did enjoy it.
After my stupidity last week, I took it easy, kept an eye on my time but only pushed it a little bit over the last mile or two. Very pleased.
But my questions are:
1. When does a waterproof, become not waterproof?
I have a brand new first worn jacket from Wiggle:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-minima-s-waterproof-jacket/
I felt cold bits by my elbows and on my chest. When I took it off, I found I had spots of wet which had nothing to do with sweating. Surely this is wrong or am I asking too much of a £45 jacket whilst riding into the rain?
2. With my Shimano boots and normal socks, my feet got totally soaked. Is this normal or should I have put the overshoes I bought at the same time on?
3. I have read about people getting numb feet, which I have experienced in the dry going to and from work. But this was very bad. I am going to put it down to my feet being totally drenched.
Thanks for your help.
Regards
Chris
Just back off my first 15 miler on road on the mountain bike and first time in the rain. I really did enjoy it.
After my stupidity last week, I took it easy, kept an eye on my time but only pushed it a little bit over the last mile or two. Very pleased.
But my questions are:
1. When does a waterproof, become not waterproof?
I have a brand new first worn jacket from Wiggle:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-minima-s-waterproof-jacket/
I felt cold bits by my elbows and on my chest. When I took it off, I found I had spots of wet which had nothing to do with sweating. Surely this is wrong or am I asking too much of a £45 jacket whilst riding into the rain?
2. With my Shimano boots and normal socks, my feet got totally soaked. Is this normal or should I have put the overshoes I bought at the same time on?
3. I have read about people getting numb feet, which I have experienced in the dry going to and from work. But this was very bad. I am going to put it down to my feet being totally drenched.
Thanks for your help.
Regards
Chris