1 Tonne cordura gear wet weather review

[Blackbird]

cept getting them on is such a pain

Agreed, but using your teeth to hold the stretch cord whilst you slide the toggle down with the other hand makes it pretty straightforward.

[Highlander]

I loop the elastic bit over the end of the handle bar or brake lever and slide the toggle with my other hand. Peazy eazy.

Agreed, but using your teeth to hold the stretch cord whilst you slide the toggle down with the other hand makes it pretty straightforward.

[marine0089]

I've got some 1tonne sport pants. Have been caught in some pretty heavy downpoors going to/returning from work. I am always amazed when I take them off and my pants under are completely dry. My route to work is only 20minutes however.

Very pleased with them.

[Ratti]

How long does waterproofing on cordura generally last? I know it would be dependant largely on the amount of wear the item gets. Let's say a rider who uses them everyday for a 30 minute commute and maybe a long blat on the weekend. Any suggestions based on experience?

[Blackbird]

How long does waterproofing on cordura generally last? I know it would be dependant largely on the amount of wear the item gets. Let's say a rider who uses them everyday for a 30 minute commute and maybe a long blat on the weekend. Any suggestions based on experience?

Cordura itself is only marginally waterproof - it's the breathable membrane underneath which really counts and that should last a long time. I had a Teknics cordura waterproof jacket that was treated but didn't have a membrane and it leaked in heavy rain from day 1. It improved after I used Nikwax wash treatments but was never totally waterproof so I soaked it in Scotchguard heavy duty silicone spray. It picked up dirt like you wouldn't believe but was pretty waterproof. I'd go for a membrane type (which is most of them these days). I've got an Arlen Ness cordura/membrane jacket now which is good for all but the heaviest prolonged rain. I just chuck a solid plastic Spool brand motorcycle jacket on in the worst conditions.

The 1 tonne gear ( www.1tonne.co.nz) looks extremely well made and is sharply priced. Feedback on this thread is pretty positive too.

[carver]

oh, gear reviews are only worth writing if you crash in it as well

oh yeah, just like bike reviews...got to bin to win!

[goldgal]

Oh blah blah!!!. My cordura keeps me dry, warm and I aint "cheap is as cheap does!.

[Coldrider]

How long does waterproofing on cordura generally last? I know it would be dependant largely on the amount of wear the item gets. Let's say a rider who uses them everyday for a 30 minute commute and maybe a long blat on the weekend. Any suggestions based on experience?

I got six years leak free for my teknic cordura covered 'powerskin' membrane, now it leaks.
Some leaks are due to seams coming apart.

[wingrider]

3M Scotchgaurd sprayed onto garments works great. Ordinary silicon spray is a wast of time. Also rub dubbin on the fabric edge of the zips works wonders.

[Gezza]

And here's my sixpence worth. I have worn Cordura jackets for the last 3 years with no problems as far as rain was concerned. Maybe i just hadn't been in enough of it. On a recent south Is trip in good steady rain from Picton to Murchison i was wet through. Would in future use a full rain suit over my Cordura jacket as i also love wearing it.
Gary

[carver]

3M Scotchgaurd sprayed onto garments works great. Ordinary silicon spray is a wast of time. Also rub dubbin on the fabric edge of the zips works wonders.

i use that stuff on dirt bikes, stops mud sticking too

[carver]

3M Scotchgaurd sprayed onto garments works great. Ordinary silicon spray is a wast of time. Also rub dubbin on the fabric edge of the zips works wonders.

i use that stuff on dirt bikes, stops mud sticking too

[dmoo1790]

And here's my sixpence worth. I have worn Cordura jackets for the last 3 years with no problems as far as rain was concerned. Maybe i just hadn't been in enough of it. On a recent south Is trip in good steady rain from Picton to Murchison i was wet through. Would in future use a full rain suit over my Cordura jacket as i also love wearing it.
Gary

I agree. I have a really nice Dainese Jacket which I thought was waterproof. Proved wrong in just 10 mins of torrential, horizontal rain near Westport recently. The waterproof membrane worked but water forced it's way through the front zip. Never happened before on many wet rides so I guess everything has a limit except fully sealed plastic gear.

The other thing about typical fabric jackets/pants with waterproof membrane liners is that they soak up a ton of water. You don't (usually) get wet but your gear takes a while to dry out. So I'm going back to my very early riding days and will wear plastic over my usual riding gear.

[CookMySock]

Not many things are water PROOF in "torrential horizontal rain". It doesn't matter too much, as long as you're warm anyway.

Steve

[granstar]

Finding winter condition gloves actually water proof after some hours of riding is difficult and iv'e use "Rain Off's" albiet a pain to get used to, with success.

Re-1 Tonne gloves, any thoughts on best model best suited for New Zealand "winter" conditions or any other brands tried and proven you can swear by on your mother's bible?

A lot of reviews on Youtube and Google on different winter gloves..blah,blah.......blah!. People rave about about how good these are but are riding in 20 degree plus conditions most of them. Kiwi's riding with an Antarctica blasting wind chill my guess around -10 the norm and looking for something decent to keep the digits warm after say 30 minutes ride in frost, don't get wet inside in an hours riding of drizzle, keep the wind chill out, and of course have protection should anything turn to custard.

Any recommendations?