OK, well all the talk of rain prompts me to post an update here.
Have been using the Rukka Goretex jacket/trousers/gloves, and Daytona Goretex boots for about 3 months now, and have had several journeys in some serious rain. This morning was chucking it down the whole 17 mile/50 minute journey.
So far I haven't had so much as a drop get through anywhere, so although this gear is relatively expensive, I have to give it a solid recommendation. Only unknown is the gloves, as I have mufflers so not much rain gets onto them.
Maybe not justifiable for those that don't ride every day, but for commuters I reckon it's worth the money. I'm really glad I took the plunge.
Also, bear in mind quite a lot of dealers will do this stuff on interest free credit. When I bought mine, I saw that Infinity (based in and around London) do a 6 - 12 month plan, depending on how much you spend, and I'm guessing some other dealers probably do the same.
[edit] One other thing - the Rukka gear has internal and external pockets, i.e. the outside pockets are outside the Goretex layer. This makes a big difference - in the rain the outside jacket pockets get soaked, so you have to remember not to put phone etc in there. There are two good sized inside pockets.
Have been using the Rukka Goretex jacket/trousers/gloves, and Daytona Goretex boots for about 3 months now, and have had several journeys in some serious rain. This morning was chucking it down the whole 17 mile/50 minute journey.
So far I haven't had so much as a drop get through anywhere, so although this gear is relatively expensive, I have to give it a solid recommendation. Only unknown is the gloves, as I have mufflers so not much rain gets onto them.
Maybe not justifiable for those that don't ride every day, but for commuters I reckon it's worth the money. I'm really glad I took the plunge.
Also, bear in mind quite a lot of dealers will do this stuff on interest free credit. When I bought mine, I saw that Infinity (based in and around London) do a 6 - 12 month plan, depending on how much you spend, and I'm guessing some other dealers probably do the same.
[edit] One other thing - the Rukka gear has internal and external pockets, i.e. the outside pockets are outside the Goretex layer. This makes a big difference - in the rain the outside jacket pockets get soaked, so you have to remember not to put phone etc in there. There are two good sized inside pockets.
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