Bike Commuting

1549 readers

63 users here now

A place on the fediverse to share and discuss about commuting by bicycle

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

articpiecitylights@lemmy.ml

arcticpiecitylights@beehaw.org

Let's talk bicycle rain ponchos. Do you use one? Any recommendations? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by SoySaucePrinterInk@sh.itjust.works to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

17 comments fedilink hide all child comments

I would like to ride more in the rain. What are some of this community's preferences around rain ponchos?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] Skunk@jlai.lu 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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.

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Same, I don't understand why a poncho would be better than a jacket shell.

[–] SoySaucePrinterInk@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

I'm seeing many ponchos with hand loops and a waist strap so it doesn't fly up. AFAIK, they are more breathable.