hoss8640 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm sure that this has been posted already but I can't seem to find it right now. What does aybody recommend for rain gear? I do not have any at the current time and am just wondering what some thoughts are. One-piece, two-piece, nylon, pvc? These are the things I am wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Infidel Posted June 1, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2011 I wear Frogg Toggs over my Pants and Jacket. Pretty breathable in the Summer and work great in colder weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm sure that this has been posted already but I can't seem to find it right now. What does aybody recommend for rain gear? I do not have any at the current time and am just wondering what some thoughts are. One-piece, two-piece, nylon, pvc? These are the things I am wondering. Aerostich Roadcrafter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Froggy toggs 2 piece here. with rain proof over gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Nicole Posted June 1, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2011 I had proper rain gear for the first time ever at TMAC and you guessed it -no rain! Last 3 years it's rained at least once each year, lol.. Go to Cyclegear, they have lots of options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I had proper rain gear for the first time ever at TMAC and you guessed it -no rain! Last 3 years it's rained at least once each year, lol.. Go to Cyclegear, they have lots of options! Thanks for getting the rain gear Nicole. That's why it didn't rain this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted June 1, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2011 Frogg Toggs here as well. Breathable and work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 One piece Rev'It suit. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRwhisp Posted June 2, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 2, 2011 I use Frogg Togg: Road Toad. Daily commute 135 miles. They hold up very well and when it starts to warm up, you will appreciate the breathable fabric. I have ridden in PVC rain suit before and been drenched in sweat on a 55 degree day. Perfect protection from the rain in my perforated leathers underneath. Got mine from Cycle Gear in town..Their web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss8640 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 The Frogg Toggs look like the way to go. The way that gas prices are going I really want to start hitting the bike as an everday rider no matter the weather conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyspanner Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Get yourself Alpinestars El-Nino one piece suit. I have one and by far the best rain gear i have ever had. Nothing gets through. Went touring in Wales for a week. If your are british you will understand the next section. It rained almost every day and at the end of each ride i was as dry as a bone and the suit took minutes to dry. High Viz piping, heat shielding on the inside legs. lined collar for comfort and excellent cuffs. Other lads on tour had Gore-Tex and even that failed eventually. It rains a lot in Wales and heavy. I am surprised the Welsh aren't amphibious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 One piece Rev'It suit. Love it. I don't like wearing a rain suit but the one piece Rev'it suit does it's job very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Robin Rich Posted July 22, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2011 I'm with stoopid. Frogg Toggs changed my life. Their zero hassle and seventy bucks. In June I rode through four days of driving rain and didn't even get damp. Anytime I'm the least concerned I throw them in or on top of the tank bag and just keep rolling. They're small, light and easy on easy off. Even my Aerostitch wearing friends now have a set for back up when it's really pouring or when they don't wear the stitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Flightar Posted September 27, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2011 The best rain suit out there is the Roadgear Monsoon Xtreme. Beyond that Frogg Toggs are good if you want something cheap (as in price) but they won't keep you dry in an extended rain...my son has one that I bought for him (road toad) and he got wet from the top of the shoulders to the mid stomach in a hour long continuous, modetate intensity rain while coming home to Florida, from North Carolina, last week after our week long ride. The pants worked great though...not a drop got in. He was on a Ninja 650R. My Aerostitch Darien and Sidi-On Road's kept me 100% dry though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted September 27, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2011 Whatever you buy, go Hi-Viz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted September 27, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2011 I found a two-piece Tourmaster Elite II for about $60. Used it in the torrential downpour to the Catskills last year and on a couple similar rides since - stayed dry; nice hi-viz piping and fit pretty well. For the price, I am very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm sure that this has been posted already but I can't seem to find it right now. What does aybody recommend for rain gear? I do not have any at the current time and am just wondering what some thoughts are. One-piece, two-piece, nylon, pvc? These are the things I am wondering. Dont get heavy PVCm get breatable rain gear, also with a two piece you can wear just the pants or the jacket, for mild cold or windy conditions. That may seem strange, but just holding baody heat in the legs, can allow you to free up, the top half, for good movement. I wear the sterns breathable water proof pants from walmart or academy, they work well also a good draw string. Many official mc rain pants Ive seen , kinda suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I dig the Frogg Togg stuff, Cycle Gear or Gander Mountain have several styles you can try on then surf for a better price. I like the 2 piece option. More comfortable, and you can just wear the jacket if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DFerrell Posted September 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2011 Does cycle gear still carry the frog toggs? Or did they just replace everything but helmets and gloves with their store brand? You know I don't mind having the choice of a store brand but when you stop carrying good brands and fill up the shop with your own brand, don't be surprised if I start shopping elseware. Autozone does this to, got rid of all brands of brake fluid and my only option was to buy a store brand or leave. Guess what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted September 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2011 Not to get off topic, but yeah, have you seen the crap CycleGear is selling under the store brand name "Bilt"...geeze it sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidTNJasonF Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Frogg Toggs here as well. Made it through several 300+ days of pouring rain and one tornado and one hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 00Yeller Posted September 29, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 29, 2011 Frogg Toggs, when the rain won't bead up any more you go buy new and don't feel like you just got robbed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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