junglegusset
Veteran
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- Wirral - The Insular Peninsula
Waterproof over trousers
- Thread starter junglegusset
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gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
i put some over trousers a few weeks ago, unfortunately i haven't had the chance to test them out yet 
I brought a pair of Madison waterproof trousers from ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MADISON-WATER...mQQptZUK_Cycling_Clothing?hash=item2ea7af4a1a
There brown in the pic but mine came black.
They seem good, no problems with rain.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MADISON-WATER...mQQptZUK_Cycling_Clothing?hash=item2ea7af4a1a
There brown in the pic but mine came black.
They seem good, no problems with rain.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
depends on how long you ride. short to medium commutes (15 to 40 minutes) with reasonable hills, waterproofs are ok. out in the rain longer, then the rain will get in one way or another. then there's the 'boil in the bag effect', if you have to put in an effort to get to somewhere then you sweat and get wet anyway. i spent £100 on endura over pants +£100 on a jacket and tbh was a waste of time as i tend to be out on the bike for over 60 minutes minimum. i've tried capes, again not much cop.
recently i've tried thermal tights (lusso repel) a base layer, waterproof shoes (which do work) and a windproof fleece. i have been out in torrential downpours and been just right (not cold or 'boil in the bag'). i take an extra fleece to put on when i get somewhere to keep warm.
recently i've tried thermal tights (lusso repel) a base layer, waterproof shoes (which do work) and a windproof fleece. i have been out in torrential downpours and been just right (not cold or 'boil in the bag'). i take an extra fleece to put on when i get somewhere to keep warm.
SavageHoutkop
Veteran
- Location
- South Manchester-ish
I have a pair of Alturas and Mr Houtkop has a pair of Night Vision Alturas.
I haven't got wet yet using them, but they are too warm for summer use really (in summer unless you absolutely have to be dry; I find a better solution is to wear quick-drying normal trousers). I don't cycle as far as Shaun though - and I also don't cycle particularly hard, so I don't think I'll overheat in them in winter. They are supposed to be breathable etc etc but all the 'breathable' stuff I've got feels about as breathable as a plastic bag.
One point to note is that the legs on mine, and on Mr Houtkop's, are actually just too short (when sitting on the bike at any rate, your knees do shorten them quite a bit). Surely if you want overtrousers you want them to flap over your shoes a bit, not end mid-sock and then funnel water into your shoes? At the minute I've gotten around that by wearing mid-calf boots; but in summer it was right annoying. I'll get round to sewing on a 'frill' at some point.
(and I'm not the tallest of people!)
I haven't got wet yet using them, but they are too warm for summer use really (in summer unless you absolutely have to be dry; I find a better solution is to wear quick-drying normal trousers). I don't cycle as far as Shaun though - and I also don't cycle particularly hard, so I don't think I'll overheat in them in winter. They are supposed to be breathable etc etc but all the 'breathable' stuff I've got feels about as breathable as a plastic bag.
One point to note is that the legs on mine, and on Mr Houtkop's, are actually just too short (when sitting on the bike at any rate, your knees do shorten them quite a bit). Surely if you want overtrousers you want them to flap over your shoes a bit, not end mid-sock and then funnel water into your shoes? At the minute I've gotten around that by wearing mid-calf boots; but in summer it was right annoying. I'll get round to sewing on a 'frill' at some point.
(and I'm not the tallest of people!)
Used some Endura Tech waterproof trousers for work commute last winter, with overshoes so trousers sat over overshoes, used some hi-vis bands as trouser clips, and didnt get wet feet. About £60 from wiggle I think.
Not completely breathable, and and bit warm on milder days - but OK - will use them again this winter but only when its raining.
Full lycra for training, not for the office though!
Not completely breathable, and and bit warm on milder days - but OK - will use them again this winter but only when its raining.
Full lycra for training, not for the office though!
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
good point mrs savage, the one about them funnelling water into the shoe perfectly. if you have waterproof shoes then they just fill up and start making sloppy seconds gurgling noises, very disconcerting.
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junglegusset
Veteran
- Location
- Wirral - The Insular Peninsula
Thanks people, since my commute is only an hour I might just try putting up with some sort of fast drying trouser option. Not a fan of lycra leggings though.
lowrider73
Well-Known Member
A matter of interest, that I was after a pair of overtrousers for cycling to work on the cold damp evenings. I got a pair of Hi-Gear Crag Overtrousers for £15, which have a lining inside plus 2 zipped pockets, leg zip + velco ankle adjuster. These are really for walking, but for me, lovely and warm now. Get them while you can, only on for special offer for a short while.
DJ
Formerly known as djtheglove
- Location
- On my bike in the smoke!!!!!!!!!!
For my short commute it best just to get we legs and then dry out when I get home, in the summer on longer rides I would much rather get wet skin from rain than wet legs from sweat.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
I have acheap pair of dhbs they are comfy and waterproof..I wear longs underthem cos they make you sweat like most waterproof stuff..only gripe is th eankle zips ride up so i use a pair of high vis velcro ankle straps to keep this from happening
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
I tested out mine the other day. and yeah definitely boil in the bag, so i took it easy so i didn't over heat and sweat to much. But it keeps all the dirt of my legs and stops water coming into the top of my overshoes, so a good buy still i think!
balzer69
New Member
- Location
- Lincolnshire
these dhb eVENT trousers are very good, as breathable as they get,
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Wickham_eVENT_Waterproof_Trousers/5360037017/
as described, the bottom can be a bit 'flappy'
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Wickham_eVENT_Waterproof_Trousers/5360037017/
as described, the bottom can be a bit 'flappy'
There is no such thing as the perfect cycling waterproof – my waterproofs and base layers will keep me at the right temperature and dry all day as long as long as the rain intensity stays constant, the air temperature stays the same, the wind velocity is constant and my cycling intensity does not vary – If any of these thing change while I am touring its easy to fix – just stop at a bus shelter and add/remove items from stockpile in panniers - however if just out for a ride or going to work I am stuck with what I have – It’s a question of deciding what is best day on the day for what you doing, the weather conditions and what you are prepared to tolerate for the time you are out. I am sorry if this is self evident but IMO
For the record my preferred cycling top is Goretex – (there may be better – but I can’t afford to road test them all and the previous two incarnations did the job very well) – Overtrousers are a cheapish pair of Polaris – suit my body shape, have good knee length zips, a mesh lining at the top and are not too heavy – and stay up reasonably well (also they seem to keep the water out) – breathable to a point but I can’t remember if they claimed to be – I bought them on the basis of fit and build quality more than anything else
For the record my preferred cycling top is Goretex – (there may be better – but I can’t afford to road test them all and the previous two incarnations did the job very well) – Overtrousers are a cheapish pair of Polaris – suit my body shape, have good knee length zips, a mesh lining at the top and are not too heavy – and stay up reasonably well (also they seem to keep the water out) – breathable to a point but I can’t remember if they claimed to be – I bought them on the basis of fit and build quality more than anything else