Waterproof trousers

greendom

Does anyone know where I could get a pair of waterproof trousers that I could use to wear over my work trousers on my commute to work?

I had a pair from Aldi that did the job just great but these have now ripped

Many thanks in advance

Kaisr Sose

Can't really advise on cycling specific but I have a pair of goretex bottoms (musto, sailing) that are the rock solid!. We'll worth paying more for these things. A decent pair of mudguards are also worth it!
Manufactures of cycling ones are many..even hiking ones would do, but cycling specific ones are a better fit.

Darkglasses

greendom wrote: »

Does anyone know where I could get a pair of waterproof trousers that I could use to wear over my work trousers on my commute to work?

I had a pair from Aldi that did the job just great but these have now ripped

Many thanks in advance

http://www.wiggle.com/altura-night-vision-waterproof-overtrousers/

I used a pair of these for a good while, found them very good as long as you're not planning on cycling hard enough to sweat much. Kept me completely dry when paired with a good jacket and tight overshoes.

Raam

Top tip: put your work trousers in your bag. Wear non-work trousers while cycling which you don't mind getting wet.

cdaly_

Raam wrote: »

Top tip: put your work trousers in your bag. Wear non-work trousers while cycling which you don't mind getting wet.

Also I today took delivery of these rainlegs. They cover your crotch, thighs and knees which are the bits that get wet most. €20 from bikediscount.de

ted1

You can't beat a pair of shorts in the rain.

Slydice

Was hoping lidl might do some soon but no sign for ages and they did their bike gear recently.

amazon.co.uk have some options. Read reviews cos some might say they are waterproof but reviews say they are not. Others have reviews which confirm waterproof.

Kaisr Sose

Raam wrote: »

Top tip: put your work trousers in your bag. Wear non-work trousers while cycling which you don't mind getting wet.

All well and good but is trying to stay dry (and warm, if it's winter) not the point of rain wear ?

My cycle is 15km each way, and I would not like to cycle door to door in heavy rain in winter, without waterproof pants. If it was less than 5km, then it don't matter that much.

ted1

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

All well and good but is trying to stay dry (and warm, if it's winter) not the point of rain wear ?

My cycle is 15km each way, and I would not like to cycle door to door in heavy rain in winter, without waterproof pants. If it was less than 5km, then it don't matter that much.

Mine is 15km each way and really shorts in the rain are the best option. The temperature is in the up so you'll be plenty warm

Where do you work? You'd sweat alot doing 15km with waterproofs on.

Kaisr Sose

ted1 wrote: »

Mine is 15km each way and really shorts in the rain are the best option. The temperature is in the up so you'll be plenty warm

Where do you work? You'd sweat alot doing 15km with waterproofs on.

My post said 'in winter', getting wet in summer is a minor inconvenience. I have goretex pants and they are very breathable. In any event I would rather be sweaty, and warm, than soaked and freezing cold. Got enough soakings doing 80-100ml spins in Jan/Feb as build up to Ras etc over the years to last a lifetime.

Raam

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

All well and good but is trying to stay dry (and warm, if it's winter) not the point of rain wear ?

My cycle is 15km each way, and I would not like to cycle door to door in heavy rain in winter, without waterproof pants. If it was less than 5km, then it don't matter that much.

Honestly... a warm pair of cycling tights are better than any rainwear for the winter.

Wishbone Ash

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

... trying to stay dry...

Accept the fact that you're going to get wet. It's so much easier than trying to stay dry and being disappointed.

Darkglasses

Raam wrote: »

Honestly... a warm pair of cycling tights are better than any rainwear for the winter.

Prefered the rain-proof pants myself when I was commuting. Didn't sweat much on ~7km and less changing/drying necessary with the plastic pants.

Kaisr Sose

Raam wrote: »

Honestly... a warm pair of cycling tights are better than any rainwear for the winter.

For my commute? And then back into them again in the evening-feeling all soggy? Not for me.

Going out on a spin, then it's warm tights etc in winter. But that's different to commuting. I am thinking of investing in a water repellant/wind proof pair of tights to have as an option instead of rain pants.

Wishbone Ash

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

For my commute? And then back into them again in the evening-feeling all soggy? Not for me..

Tights don't hold water and they dry relatively quickly. They never get 'soggy'.

Kaisr Sose

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Tights don't hold water and they dry relatively quickly. They never get 'soggy'.

Tights get wet and I can't dry them before evening time.

Therefore, I prefer to use leggings when it's lashing. It makes for a far more enjoyable commute, and even in the rain, I often double the distance home, something I would not do if I was soaked through.

Thats my experience. To each their own!

ted1

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Tights don't hold water and they dry relatively quickly. They never get 'soggy'.

2 pairs? I'm lucky in work in that the AC units are in front of the bike racks in the underground car park , just leave your wet stuff on the handle bars and it's dry by the end of the day. Have you any where similar

Konkers

cdaly_ wrote: »

Also I today took delivery of these rainlegs. They cover your crotch, thighs and knees which are the bits that get wet most. €20 from bikediscount.de

You'll look like the tin man in the wizard of oz.....

nak

I got a cheap pair of waterproof trousers in Millets, not cycling specific, but keep me dry. Commute is 10km and they don't bother me. Better than leaving wet lycra to fester in my bag all day and having to wear it home in the evening. I can hang waterproofs on the coat rack in the office area without bothering anyone. Bibtights not so much.

My husband has had the rain legs for years, look hideous, but do the trick.