The Bicycling Thread

[D'z Nutz]

Any of you guys using rain/water resistant pants for days like this? If so, what have you got?

[Brent.ff]

ya... it's called my Tacoma

[taemo]

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You get what you pay for... Mountain Warehouse stuff is basically disposable / one-season use. I wear shirts and tights from there for commuting and a few items are already starting to fall apart.

If the Hikelite was a little more bigger (30L+), then I wouldn't have any problem keeping it.
The size of the 35L was definitely the deciding factor for me. Also found the front top pocket in the Osprey too small, but I really liked the front compression strap to store my raincoat/sweater.
Will see how the Phoenix 35L fare with daily use, I will be using this strictly for daily commute as for travel I have a 45L Dakine and my 32L Jansport.

Will update you guys to see how it fares next year.

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I've seen them a few times. Usually fairly easy to spot...
What happens if you just keep riding?

I've seen uniformed CP patrolling in the East Village but didnt notice if they were checking speed.
Wisest decision is not to rip it along the downtown/Bow River area.

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Any of you guys using rain/water resistant pants for days like this? If so, what have you got?

I just ride with swimming shorts and an extra pair of underwear.
Waterproof hiking shoes keeps my feet mostly dry.

[Strider]

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Any of you guys using rain/water resistant pants for days like this? If so, what have you got?

Nike running tights when it's only drizzling... they dry out quickly at the office

These waterproof pants from Mountain Warehouse over top if it's really wet (they're cheap)
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/ca...rs-p6242.aspx/

[taemo]

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Nike running tights when it's only drizzling... they dry out quickly at the office

These waterproof pants from Mountain Warehouse over top if it's really wet (they're cheap)
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/ca...rs-p6242.aspx/

is that what you wear in the winter too?
might try get a pair

[Strider]

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is that what you wear in the winter too?
might try get a pair

These for most days in the winter https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Ware.../dp/B074JKQKCS
They were good to about -15C (they were also cheap... $10 on clearance). I'm always pulling loose threads off them and I think the leg zippers are ready to self destruct though - hence the comment on MW quality.

Winter tights plus the waterproof overpants if it's really cold or really wet.

I hate that most waterproof overpants have ridiculously wide legs, and anything that's tailored to cyclists gets pricey quickly.

[Brent.ff]

Looks like I’m due for new commuter tires.. what’s the best value out there?

[pheoxs]

So I've been biking to work for a couple weeks now and love it. Typically bring my work clothes in a backpack but was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a water resistant backpack or something for when it rains. I basically only have my bike lock and a change of clothes in there so something relatively tiny and light would be nice. I found some on amazon but most look to be hiking packs and are rather large or are generic dry bags that don't look like they'd be comfortable daily.

[suntan]

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5061-6...ck-Convertible

Pannier >>> Backpack.

[Brent.ff]

Pheoxs, just get a daypack that has the rain-tarp built in for if it ever rains. It's pretty rare that you'll get soaked on the way in.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5039-7...yr-25-Backpack

[lint]

If you already have a backpack that you like and works for you, a rain cover is a cheap option. I got absolutely drenched in that storm last monday, then picked up this for my backpack https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[D'z Nutz]

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Looks like I’m due for new commuter tires.. what’s the best value out there?

For path and road, I find Continental Ultra Sport II's to be decent bang for the buck. They're like ~$20 a tire on CRC.

[ercchry]

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For path and road, I find Continental Ultra Sport II's to be decent bang for the buck. They're like ~$20 a tire on CRC.

I have these on my fixed gear... done over 200kms and they still look new. No issues in wet, even dirt feels fine the odd time that happens

[pheoxs]

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Pheoxs, just get a daypack that has the rain-tarp built in for if it ever rains. It's pretty rare that you'll get soaked on the way in.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5039-7...yr-25-Backpack

Thanks! That one looks nice, I’ll have to swing by and check it out.

[taemo]

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Looks like I’m due for new commuter tires.. what’s the best value out there?

+1 on Continental Ultra Sport II, very cheap and have decent grip.
running 700x28 on my hybrid for 2 years now and still no puncture, had 700x25 on my previous road bike and felt better than the rubino pro on my current road bike.

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So I've been biking to work for a couple weeks now and love it. Typically bring my work clothes in a backpack but was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a water resistant backpack or something for when it rains. I basically only have my bike lock and a change of clothes in there so something relatively tiny and light would be nice. I found some on amazon but most look to be hiking packs and are rather large or are generic dry bags that don't look like they'd be comfortable daily.

+1 on a hiking bag with rain-cover.

The one Brent.ff shared looks pretty good, very similar to the Osprey 26L that I liked before for half the price.
However see if 26L is big enough for your stuff, sadly it wouldnt fit my 14" laptop so I went with this one instead for more space.
https://www.amazon.ca/Mountain-Wareh.../dp/B07FQX71Q2
had to use the rain cover a couple of times and kept the bag dry

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https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5061-6...ck-Convertible

Pannier >>> Backpack.

a consultant uses this and loves it. personally I'm not a big fan of pannier and like backpacks especially in the winter as it warms your back quicker.

[Strider]

Another +1 for the Conti Ultra Sport II.

And +1 for pack with rain cover (especially with mesh back panel). I still really like my Osprey Radial 26, but it (along with that MEC bag) are probably much bigger than needed for just a lock and change of clothes. Something like the Escapist 18 would probably be more suitable... good price at Wiggle right now https://www.wiggle.co.uk/osprey-escapist-18-rucksack/

[CLiVE]

I go even cheaper for commuter tires. Usually the michelin dynamic sport (wired), which can be found for around $10 usually. I always seem to have bad luck with Contis.

+1 on Osprey packs. Huge fan. I have Osprey Talons in 2 sizes (11L and 22L)....and use an arrowhere cover for added visibility. For added water protection I keep a plastic bag in the bottom of most packs. I'll throw my gear inside it and then place it in the bag if it looks like rain.

[Brent.ff]

i ended up buying gatorskins from CRC for $90 for 2, and came with 5 conti tubes, so figured i'm coming out ahead of buying 2 of the ultrasport tires from mec at $24 with no tubes

[CLiVE]

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i ended up buying gatorskins from CRC for $90 for 2, and came with 5 conti tubes, so figured i'm coming out ahead of buying 2 of the ultrasport tires from mec at $24 with no tubes

gatorskins are the one conti I will run. I find they do get brittle if/when they get old enough more so than some others. (ie: they sit on a bike you're not riding).

[Penguin_Racecar]

I'm a big fan of the folding gatorskins - even as a training tire they're great.