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…that are actually waterproof. Do they exist?
I ride throughout the year but my biggest issue in winter is getting cold wet feet.
Waterproof socks tend to let the water in through the top as opposed to come through the fabric and many on here have said the key to dry feet is dry legs which I get. So with that in mind I’m toying with the idea of getting some trews to keep the pins and by default my tootsies dry. What works and what should I avoid? Troy Lee Resist are a good price locally so catching my eye…
First ride of Troy Lee Resist last night. Was pretty mucky and wet. Ankles/lower legs stayed 100% dry which is not the case with my non waterproof skylines. Really like the fit/quality of TLD. They don't have the best breathability but in terms of a trouser for all but the most grim conditions, I think they'll be great. They have lots of waterproof material on lower legs and seat, but not sure they would be 100% waterproof in prolonged deluges from reading reviews (I run F&R mudguards so don't tend to have to deal with a wet ar$e)
For total filth, I picked up something like this: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/mtb-winter-biking-bottoms-expl-500-black/_/R-p-305555?mc=8530118 (not sure it was that model) in the sale in summer. Not worn in anger yet, but if it's zero degrees/sideways rain/big puddles (so our annual Gap ride on boxing day generally fits that bill) then these bad boys are coming out. Good fit, but expect they'll run very hot.
I don't use waterproof socks, just have cuffs of trouser leg over the ankle velcro closure on my 5-10 GTXs. So far, so dry.
With mountain biking, i just use cheap sports direct waterproof trousers, and to stop any water getting in the shoes, use some velcro cuffs, previously used gaiters to do this in other sports so either work well.
I just find expensive trousers, especially waterproof get knackered easy in falls, so replacing 10-15 quid sport direct specials is easier than 80-100 quid waterproof trousers, have a look on amazon or the likes for cuffs/gaiters, some pretty good ones on there that'll stop the water down the socks annoyance.
TLD Resist are £79.99 at Leisure Lakes right now if that helps ? They also have Madison Dates for £49.99I wear mine with cheap Sports Direct running tights underneath.As for Gaiters I've just tried Grip Grabs offering S/M was too tight L/XL too loose 😞
I have had the Decathlon trousers above for a few winters and they are excellent for real cold. I even wear them on the road bike when the temperature drops. Not particularly waterproof though
i just use cheap sports direct waterproof trousers
Too hot for me. I just boil in those things even when it's proper cold. Agree ruining nice kit by crashing is expensive, but I'd rather be dry and at a good operating temp and take my chances!
Not particularly waterproof though
Ah interesting. Guess I'll have to wait till proper winter to try them out.
I just brought some Madison DTE Waterproof Trousers from Lake Leisure (£49.99), they seems very well rated and claim full "waterproof" rating (20K rated).
I bought the "gravel" water proof trousers from decathlon after asking on here about trousers for commuting. Really happy with them so far but not had them long yet. Small zip vents on thighs but they're too warm for me much over 12c even with very lightweight summer shorts underneath. A couple of degrees less though and theyre perfect. When it gets to I guess around 5c I'll probably want to wear them over a full length layer of choice.
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-some-waterproof-commuting-trousers/
What's the fit like on the Madisons?
I ask, because I read the waterproof bib/dungaree was a bit of an awkward size - the description of how they fit, would seem to tie in with the promotional pics of a lady MTB'er with a good set of thighs/bum. Whilst they look great on her, they would no doubt look a bit stupid on me
Can't speak for the bibs but having already got Madison shorts I ignored the size chart that put me as a Large .I'm 32" waist and the Medium fit like a glove 👍
That was the £49.99 DTEs in Leisure Lakes
On the same lines can you imagine stumping up nearly £300 for a pair of 7Mesh Thunderpants then ripping them in a crash! 😳😳😳
I swear i had the decathlon super budget trousers.. wore them maybe twice?
the mud on my seat in a gopping ride actually worse the arse out of them and they opened up to allow a lot more ventilation
For the really bad winter muddy days when I want to stay as dry as possible I use my ex army waterproof over trousers with the legs cut off.
And If you can sew the cut off legs make nice little bags with a draw string top 😉👌
I wore the new Madison 50 quid overtrousers this morning in the rain. I wear ankle boots so water runs down leg and away. Really pleased, I just wear bibshorts, baselayers and knee socks underneath so don't overheat. I bought xxl which fit over heavy trousers, but will get another pair xl for over the bibs.
Will get the waterproof gloves linked to on another thread, my hands were freezing in the wet.
Thanks for all suggestions so far, gloves, overtrousers, altura bibs