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[meganursula]

Also, if i currently had a job that allowed for some cash and a bike commute, i would be buying these tonight.

http://www.rei.com/product/838580/showers-pass-club-visible-bike-pants-mens

* Okay, technically, i hadn't looked at the price at all. This is the advantage of dreaming. But on a serious note, all my biking rain gear was getting pretty worn out, and it will be replaced some day. I'd be excited to get neon yellow rain pants!

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[blk]

I was looking hard and longingly at some Showers Pass rain gear recently. I settled on a significantly cheaper clearance Canari cycling jacket, since my primary goal was visibility and not being soak-proof. I'm excitedly looking forward to it arriving tomorrow.

[mh75.livejournal.com]

How'd it go?

[blk]

Really well! It's this one in the "killer yellow" and it really is pretty blindingly bright, which is just what I wanted for riding in the overcast that is Pittsburgh winter (and at twilight). It fits well over a few layers of clothing and I'm quite warm with it and a light sweatshirt. I haven't tried it out in rain yet but I'm also not really eager to. I think my only (minor) complaint is that the "waist" on it comes down to about my hips (I have a short torso), and so it's a little small unless I pull it up some. Otherwise it's great, and comfortable, and I feel a lot better about being seen.

[sinthrex.livejournal.com]

When the Viaje finally shows up (forever from now), I'm going to start thinking hard about picking up the Showers Pass stuff. An ex-co-worker who year-round commutes swears by the stuff.

[bhudson.livejournal.com]

I can't believe the cost!

Maybe REI can get in on the act and sell some at $50 instead. Currently their $50 pants are black.

[mh75.livejournal.com]

All rain pants are black. Its ridiculous.

[bhudson.livejournal.com]

And arm bands, gloves, and head bands, and waterproof socks. I just tack on extra lights in the winter, but bright clothing would not be a dumb idea. Of course, in slush, all clothes are brown.