Bought in 2013, worn almost daily for commuting haven't leaked yet.
I bought them a size up - can be used as overpants without the thermal liner, or worn with the thermal liner in winter.
L-Plate Rider
Bought in 2013, worn almost daily for commuting haven't leaked yet.
I bought them a size up - can be used as overpants without the thermal liner, or worn with the thermal liner in winter.
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Agree with wirld or you could try the Klim brand you'll find them at www.motomox.co.nz quite expensive but you get what you pay forOriginally Posted by wirld
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L-Plate Rider
I agree with FJRider re "Think water resistant"
I ride every day up and down the Hibiscus Coast Peninsula, and use Dri-Rider pants and jacket. They work really well..except in heavy rain where the crotch seams can leak (always a good look lol and feels even worse)
About the only thing I have tried that was truly waterproof was PVC wet weather gear (I borrowed fluro yellow OZ Post gear). OK, so I got teased incessantly because of the YELLOW, but it stood up well against extremely heavy rain. I was toasty dry and everyone else at the pad was soaked. Ha! Justice.
A guy rode past me wrapped in glad wrap lol apparently that was better than nothing..
Well, this is awkward...
Saw some Oxford Ranger (I think?) textile pants advertised in Kiwirider this month, supposed to have a double layer of waterproofing in the seat/crotch area...it couldn't be that simple could it??
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As I mentioned before - if it has stitching......
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Someone said gladwrap?
Problem solved.
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L-Plate Rider
Picked up a one-piece from a little store in Whenuapai.
They were $40.00 and the same I was looking at in the bike stores.
While I have had them for about a month now, they had not been put to the test until last night in the midst of Auckland's heavy rain and hail.
They kept me completely dry during my 40 minute commute. Completely dry when I got home!
While not a long trip - they are ideal for my use. They fit in the saddle bag so stay there all the time in case I needed them - as I did last night in spite of the weather report saying no rain (?).
The shop has a great range of sizes - and only $40.00, while being comparable to my collogues $140.00 set.
Where to get them?
Behind the bakery in Whenuapai (Whenuapai Bakehouse and Café). - this is the bakery that has awards for their pies, the shop is accessed via the self serve petrol station. It's something like 79 Brigham Creek Road.
Call Steve first as he is not always there, on 027 484 7755.
Nana
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Of the bakery?
I can recommend it!
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Nana
Yeah.... Nah.Of the bakery?
I can recommend it!
I know the bakery. Pies are worth a trip...
I am curious about $40 1 piece that is waterproof... especially if still the case after 5000 kms.
Journo/Sound Engineer
I haven't really got much to add here, but its all been very helpful,
I'm heading to Dunedin next month and always buy my gear from Rick at MCR, (amazing service) so will take a lot of the info from this thread on board as I need some new riding pants, Mainly wet weather pants...
So thanks everyone!
Kruger-Dunning Parts n Service
Have had a good run out of my RST Paragon II jacket and RST Blade pants but...
after six months the pants failed in the crotch area, full replacement under warranty. The stictching in the liner had failed and their proprietory sinqua memebrane had failed at same point too. Think the problem is these pants are designed for riding touring bike with not much movement and not for walking around in extensively at destination. As the second pair failed the same a year and half later but in same spot, the membrane has physically worn away from movement/friction/farting.....
And to top it off main out zip /(thin plastic style with rubber seal has given up....
Contemplatying new gear or half arse repair.... Summer is not far away...
When they were good they both awesome waterproof, pants not so breathable but this can be fixed by wearing merino pants, even in summer.
Done some serious google lately about this, the only thing rated good long term is products with goretex brand memebranes, eg dainese and Klim as goretex is true lifetime guarantee.
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L-Plate Rider
For 40 bucks I will buy a new set next winter if he still has them.
Photo on the way soon!
Every day I'm Dumblin'
I use a pair of Kathandu Monrovia pants that a friend got me a good deal on. 2 years and still waterproof & windproof. And they get used every day over riding jeans
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