Recommend me some winter/wet weather gear

[drfrank]

Hi

Winter has appeared overnight here in Ireland, it has rained solidly for the last 4 days and my current gear is pants.

I like to wear shorts when cycling and I don't mind getting wet (just not soaked).

I need a goretex type hi-viz jacket (I have a cheap one which soaks through and becomes transparent !!)

I may consider a pair of tights as well.

All recommendations appreciated......I'm not after mega-expensive kit but I am willing to throw a couple of hundred quid at it to get some decent kit. I have learned the hard way that you tend to get what you pay for !

Thanks

[RRS_Staffs]

do you have full mudguards?

[drfrank]

Hi

Just a rear mudguard !!

I have a Giant FCR and there doesn't seem to be any place to fit full mudguards so I just a one attached to the seat post.

[Gnarlybluesurf]

You need to get some of these, they will fit though can initially be tricky to fit.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...

Here's how to fit them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJuJXk8aJs8

[RRS_Staffs]

Top advice

Please buy a set ASAP and report back

IMHO mudguards make the biggest difference
Im not surprised youre getting drenched as you describe

I have been thinking of a set of cruds but have heard conflicting opinions
However for 25 quid I'll prob take a punt

I have SKS race blades which do a pretty good job on my road bike but just dont offer the protection you need to ride closely with a group of mates