Riding in the rain
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Riding in the rain
Postby ShanDog » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:49 pm
Because I live far from work and uni, since I've gotten my bike back I drive a part of the way and then ride the rest and vice versa on the way back. But I can still drive the whole way if I want. Anyway, just checked the 'ol weather report for tomorrow in sydney and its supposed to be some showers. I really really wanted to ride but dunno if I should if it rains. also, how durable is the average bike in the wetness? any post-rain specific maintenance things I should be aware of?
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Postby sogood » Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:24 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby mikesbytes » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:05 pm
The major issue is saftey, ie reduced visability of motorists.
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Postby gururug » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:46 pm
Dirt gets on your lips / water bottle without mudguards
Lots of fun in light to medium showers
Need raincoat / change of clothes
Chance computer / lights will get damaged
Riding in the rain is fun (increased danger though), and if its unpredictable and you have the right equipment there is no reason that you shouldn't.
In heavy rain or excessively rainy periods i'd probably not want to wipe down / clean my bike daily so consider jogging instead.
Another alternative is to have a second -0 less high quality "rain" bike that you ride when its wet so you don't have to be so pedantic about rain damage / cleaning.
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Re: Riding in the rain
Postby tuco » Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:41 am
I got caught out in the rain a few times during our wet season and it's caused problems. Only last week and the week before I had the bike in the shop having rust cleaned out of the bottom bracket and at the top of the front forks. Both times when I picked it up the lbs guys asked if I'd been riding in the rain. I could hardly say no but they were good enough to fix it for free under the warranty.sbra9635 wrote:What are peoples opinions on riding in the rain?
Next wet season I'll stick to the trainer.
It's the dry season now and we'll be lucky to see any rain until September or October now.
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Postby ShanDog » Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:37 am
Oh yeah tell me about it! I was driving in to work at glebe and when I got to ryde it just poured down! I was just thinking (AT)#$%(AT)%$(AT)&(AT)%(AT)#!! with my bike in the back rearing to go for a ride. The whole way, I could see a rider every so often and I was thinking to myself 'do I want to be him right now?'. By the time I got near the Anzac bridge it calmed down a bit and I thought that I damn well wanted to be him. Pulled over and rode to work. Drenched when I got to work but it was damn well worth it!mikesbytes wrote:The heavens opened right up while I was riding this morning. I gunned it over Anzac bridge on the big ring to get out of it as quickly as possible.
I've found that since I started riding to work, I can't wait till the end of the day just so I can ride again. It sucks that I live so far away because I have to drive the last leg of my trip. Once I get a faster bike I'll ride a longer distance.
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Postby 531db » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:10 pm
Mudgards - not sexy but the Falcon fixie has a a nice pair of yellow Bluemels and various other bikes have worn black SKS mudguards.
Remembers back to a 600 km Audax ride many years back when it
p!$$ed down for at least 3/4 of the distance ie 450 km - I lived to tell the tale.
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Postby heavymetal » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:00 pm
I run sealed MTB gear and the chain has car engine oil for lube, which I use a rag to wipe and clean.
Riding in the rain is fun
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Postby sogood » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:53 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby DrEvil123 » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:34 pm
So how did it go?sbra9635 wrote:anyone else in sydney have to ride through the sudden deluge that just started? I hope it clears by 6 or i'm stuffed. Because I just got my bike back from the lbs I also forgot my damn lights. Riding in the dark, in the rain, wearing shorts and a t-shirt. This is what its all about!
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Postby ShanDog » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:59 pm
Actually, I also regret forgetting my lights, but I was sticking only to pedestrian paths so I felt a little safer. I think I will avoid riding until the rain stops again. I hope it doesn't rain on the weekend though, I wanna hit some trails on the mountains.
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