What's the best water-proof gear specifically?

[Rogue Rider]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I have had a look over the past posts but having some difficulty identifying the best replacement Wet Weather and Storm gear.
I ride 57km to work and 57km home from work every day, I wear a uniform so its vital I don't get wet.

Up until recently I used Spool brand, they are the only full 100% long life gear I have ever had, sadly now though, it apparently is unavailable to buy. This saddens me much as It was a very credible brand, used by all NZ postie bikers....

I have tried Oxford, R Jays, and Mobig brand "over" gears of which all have failed and have been returned under there failure to deliver on there 100% weather prrof labeling. I believe gear should live up to its rep or it should re brand to honest....

I do Have a dry rider cordura style jacket, that has been good, which only fails in heavy weather. I also have a set of Cammo cordura style pants from Lifestyle Imports which are about 50% effective in keeping wet out.

Other brands I have tried are Neo, and Nazran, both fairly average.

What are other opinions. Is there any happy ending to fully reliable wet weather gear?

Does anyone have access to XL Spool gear.......

[Usarka]

I've got an old spidi nt that i still use for road when nothing else will cut it. What their stuff is like nowdays no idea sorry......

[rustic101]

Have a Dririder Hurricane 1 piece rain suit.

I swear by it, and it been field tested in the wonderful Wellington conditions and I've stayed literally dry as a bone.. One draw back is can be a pain is the ass to get into in a hurry

[=cJ=]

My dad rides in AlpineStars DryStar Goretex gear and swears by it.

I think he has the Space jacket and possibly the ST-5 drystar pants.

I have a one-piece Revit rain suit which also seems to do a pretty good job of keeping the elements out.

[Supertwin Don]

the only 100% waterproof gear I've found is contractor's heavy plastic stuff - cheap enough to replace regularly, and if you get stuff that's big enough, can be worn over other gear (if necessary)
can be a bit sweaty in high summer , though

[Gremlin]

cheap, the 1pc dririder rain suit... funnily enough the 2pc isn't as good

more expensive and an actual oversuit, the aerostich roadcrafter

[swbarnett]

My current set up for the heavy weather is:

GoreTex socks
Light plastic over-trousers (used to use these cycling) under Rev-It cordura
PVC jacket ($19 from the warehouse) over cordura
Rain-Off over gloves

Normally I don't wear the socks or plastic trou unless it's REALLY heavy. A regular coat of dubbin seems to keep the boots almost completely watertight. I sometimes carry a spare pair of socks just in case.

Another tip: Always carry a hand towel to wipe down the seat if it's wet. Nothing forces water throu cordura faster than sitting on it.

[wysper]

I have heard really good things about the Rainbird stuff from Para Rubber.
Slofox swears by it.
Thats what I will be trying next year. (two piece)
I have a revit one piece and it has been ok. only lasted 2 seasons though.

Good tips from SW re wet seat and a spare pair of socks!

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

You'll have nearly as many opinions as there will be posts on this one.

My preference (and I commute by bike rain or shine 5 days a week) is the Nordic Pro two piece by Dririder.

[Usarka]

My dad rides in AlpineStars DryStar Goretex gear and swears by it.

Alpines? Your dad's rich auw! Gis some gears bro!

[=cJ=]

Alpines? Your dad's rich auw! Gis some gears bro!

Heh, get in line

It is mint gear though.

[slofox]

I have heard really good things about the Rainbird stuff from Para Rubber.
Slofox swears by it.
Thats what I will be trying next year. (two piece)
I have a revit one piece and it has been ok. only lasted 2 seasons though.

Good tips from SW re wet seat and a spare pair of socks!

Wot 'e said...thanks wysper - saved me typin' fingers...

[putput]

I feel your pain! I ride about the same distance in uniform too. I've got dri-rider gear but wear a woollen hunting singlet over uniform shirt and a cheap warehouse pvc coat over it all....has worked well.

[Grubber]

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I have a one-piece Revit rain suit which also seems to do a pretty good job of keeping the elements out.[/QUOTE]

Have to agree.. got one myself and they are awesome. I also use rev it jacket and pants Cordura and it does a pretty good job also.

[sinned]

I have a Revit 2 piece and it keeps the rain out. On the naked you need good front protection. As you commute and have dress gear underneath some bike gear will not be suitable. What I like about the Revit is it is big fitting to make it easy to put on and then Velcro wraps to take up the slack. Pants zip into an attached pocket and top has a separate bag. Size packed is important but they are still too large fit under a seat.

Only downside with Revit is that it is lightweight material and may not last as long as some of the heavy duty gear. Pricing: not cheap but not too expensive either.