waterproofs

[karl61]

hi ppl, what make of waterproof overshoes do ppl have and are they any good, also what make of waterproof/breathable jacket? the jacket needs to be able to roll up small for the back pockets of a jersey. ty all.

 

[jonny jeez]

I use enduro over shoes bit like this

fairly waterproof but, the thing is its not the water I dislike. Its the cold. overshoes may let water in (especially down from the leg) but they stay warm.

dont fixate about waterproofs, nothing works after a good long exposure (as the riders to Whetstable a few weeks back will testify).

you and your bike are both waterproof. perhaps consider warmth, not dryness

 

[karl61]

i agree jonny 100%, me and my bike are waterproof. if i was out for only a short ride i perhaps wouldn't bother,but 50 plus rides i would prefer to be warm and dry. and the wetter you get the colder you become.one other solution is .......forget it , just stay in.

 

[tigger]

As the OPs have said, there's no such thing as breathable and waterproof - the more you get of the former, the less you get of the latter and vice versa. Keeping warm is the key. I'd recommend a good Merino base layer over an expensive waterproof any day, Merino just seems to keep me warmer than synthetics regardless of how soaked I am with sweat or rain. You can get a decent value DHB one from Wiggle.

In terms of overshoes, I'd recommend the Endura ones but they will wear in time. If you want a lightweight rain jacket which is compact then I recommend this one. You will boil with high intensity exercise and if you have too many layers but it will keep the rain off

http://www.parker-international.co....ed-Lightweight-Waterproof-Cycling-Jacket.html

 

[pac-man]

don't use overshoes.. have spent loads on different types/brands none worked like i wanted them to, so gave up looking..
however Sidi Diablo waterproof boots are a godsend http://www.sidiuk.co.uk/Winter/DiaboloGTX.htm
worn with a pair of thick socks for extra warmth when it gets really cold... nice n dry n toasty

regarding packable waterproof jackets I've used the
Altura Pocket rocket. (good cut and packs quite small, has a nice stretchy bag to store in. but arms are a bit flappy)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-pocket-rocket-waterproof-cycling-jacket/

DHB Minima S. (better cut in my opinion, packs small but not as small as the Pocket rocket, nicer colours, ive got the blue)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-minima-s-waterproof-jacket/

BBB Baseshield. (smallest packsize and better cut of the three, no storage bag, but wetter on the inside due to trapped moisture, compared with the other two)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-baseshield-mens-rain-jacket/

all the packable jackets I have, have been worn over a Gore Phantom.