SoySaucePrinterInk@sh.itjust.works to Bike CommutingEnglish · 6 months agoLet's talk bicycle rain ponchos. Do you use one? Any recommendations?message-squaremessage-square16fedilinkarrow-up124arrow-down11file-text
arrow-up123arrow-down1message-squareLet's talk bicycle rain ponchos. Do you use one? Any recommendations?SoySaucePrinterInk@sh.itjust.works to Bike CommutingEnglish · 6 months agomessage-square16fedilinkfile-text
I would like to ride more in the rain. What are some of this community’s preferences around rain ponchos?
minus-squareSkunk@jlai.lulinkfedilinkarrow-up9arrow-down2·6 months agoI don’t like them, I prefer using a good rain jacket (like breathable fabric) and a cheap rain pant. I end up perfectly dry from toes to head after a rainy commute. Poncho tends to fly above your knees with speed so your legs and shoes gets wet.
minus-squareDessalinesAlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·6 months agoSame, I don’t understand why a poncho would be better than a jacket shell.
minus-squareSoySaucePrinterInk@sh.itjust.worksOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·6 months agoI’m seeing many ponchos with hand loops and a waist strap so it doesn’t fly up. AFAIK, they are more breathable.
I don’t like them, I prefer using a good rain jacket (like breathable fabric) and a cheap rain pant. I end up perfectly dry from toes to head after a rainy commute.
Poncho tends to fly above your knees with speed so your legs and shoes gets wet.
Same, I don’t understand why a poncho would be better than a jacket shell.
I’m seeing many ponchos with hand loops and a waist strap so it doesn’t fly up. AFAIK, they are more breathable.