Which brand of kit do you swear by for bad weather?

[Sparkthing]

With the seasons changing, looking to upgrade wet-weather gear. Seeking recommendations for jackets, overshoes, and gloves that keep you dry? Value for money is also a factor.

 

[Animo]

Galibier for gloves.
Overshoes tend to get shredded eventually regardless of the brand. Had some Gore ones that were as good as any.
Castelli for jackets. Love my 2 layer Alpha.

 

[All uphill]

I've given up trying to stay dry and now try to stay warm instead. My Endura Humvee MTB trousers quickly get soaked and dry nearly as quickly.

I wear gloves with silk liners. Lots of layers on top and I'm currently using a Montane jacket and have a selection of buffs.

 

[presta]

A lot of people swear by Paramo, but my jacket leaks like a sieve, and has done since the day it was new.

I'm currently using a Montane jacket

Has it faded? I've had a couple of Montane hi viz windproof jackets, and the dayglo yellow turned into a creamy off-white within a month or two.

 

[Mr.B-Campag]

Depends on what you see as bad weather - but you can't go wrong with Galibier.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

Albion lightweight tights for temps down to 5 degrees
Rapha pro team winter tights below 5 degrees
Any medium weight long sleeve jersey
Merino long sleeve base layer
Albion insulated gilet or lightweight insulated jacket
Endura softshell gloves
Rapha rain shoes or winter overshoes
Gore shakedry jacket

Basically at least 3 thin breathable layers for warmth and if you get wet ride harder! 😃

 

[Dogtrousers]

Gloves: Tegera. They are work gloves, not cycling gloves but they work well.

Boots: Northwave Celsius.

 

[All uphill]

A lot of people swear by Paramo, but my jacket leaks like a sieve, and has done since the day it was new.


Has it faded? I've had a couple of Montane hi viz windproof jackets, and the dayglo yellow turned into a creamy off-white within a month or two.

Mines not hi vis, it's not a cycling jacket. It's been fine.

 

[PaulSB]

Lusso bib longs
Lusso winter jacket
Fizik winter boots
Aldi gloves!

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Showers pass waterproof jackets - properly designed for cycling (vents, long sleeves, wide cuffs etc)

Sealskinz waterproof socks.

Planetx crab claw gloves

 

[steveindenmark]

Do not buy overshoes. I did that for years and it was a game changer when I bought winter boots instead.

 

[Drago]

Doesnt matter. You'll get wet either by rain or by sweat. Temperature is the only variable you have some realistic control over.

 

[Sea of vapours]

Spatzwear neoprene overshoes are very good in proper rain. You won't, ultimately, stay dry, but you will stay warm, or at least I do. They're overkill for 'it might rain for a while' conditions, but excellent if you're choosing to go out in hours of continuous rain.

 

[roley poley]

I would like to put forward a full set of SKS mud guards in the mix for the bike and rider

 

[CentralCommuter]

For value for money, get yourself on Vinted!!! The stuff I’ve picked up this week for pennies is incredible!!