FLCC> Rain gear

[Mark Rishniw]

What's the big deal about a bit of water?  Take a look at some of the 
pictures of the Spring Classics to see what the "Hard Men" of cycling 
wear!  Or do what I do - park your arse in front of the telly if it's 
raining out...

Twinkie

At 02:52 PM 4/4/2008, William Erickson wrote:
>Peter,
>
>Another vote for Showers Pass:
>
>Swan Cycles  has a couple of versions of Showers Pass raincoats that 
>I've used and like a lot. They are not inexpensive, but between the 
>high quality breathable fabric and design details like the pit zips 
>that allow good interior air flow they really do the job well and 
>keep you comfortable.
>
>In my experience the pit vents and ventilation design are essential 
>in making a jacket comfortable from the "interior" humidity. The 
>"breathable properties" of the fabric help, but are rarely adequate 
>if you are working hard.
>
>http://www.showerspass.com
>
>-Bill Erickson
>
>
>At 01:37 PM 4/4/2008, Peter Hutchins wrote:
>>Does anyone have a recommendation for a good brand of rain gear? 
>>Something which is breathable, water proof and durable?
>>
>>My current gear is waterproof but hardly breathable, I end up 
>>soaked from the inside out.
>>
>>I don't think trash bags or ponchos are going to do the trick, 
>>though plastic bags are my favorite winter bootie solution...
>>
>>Thanks,
>>-pH
>>
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>>Peter Hutchins
>>Litmus Designs
>>505 S. Albany St.
>>Ithaca, NY 14850
>>413.582.7038 voice
>>413.517.0596 fax
>><http://www.litmusdesigns.com>www.litmusdesigns.com
>>
>>web design, custom programming & graphic design
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