What Waterproof Pants Do You Like For E-Biking?

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Jim1348

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I am considering a pair of snowboard pants for colder weather biking. Does anybody here wear anything like this biking and, if so, how well do they work out for you?


I might even consider the Tough Duck Pull-On Ripstop Technical Snow Pant SP08.

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Pull-On Ripstop Technical Snow Pant

Safety, warmth and resilience are the hallmarks of this snow pant. Secure pockets everywhere you need them. Shell: 300D Ripstop 100% Polyester with PU
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It really depends on the weather. I do not wear water-resistant pants over -1 C. What I do wear is a merino wool base layer, and a modern warm cycling bibs. Even if they get wet, the heat generated by legs makes the ride bearable. (It is the torso, arms, hands and head that hate the cold and the wet the most!)

Under severe frost, I wear snowboarding trousers (with an inner membrane) but these restrict movements to some extent.

I own a pair of waterproof outer pants. Hate wearing them and only wear them during heavy raining.
 
I usually use some good rain pants over bibs if I need something for rain. but it depends on the temps. you need to make sure if your after something for rain that they go over your shoe so water does not run down into them. I use these as work pants they work great for riding and eating in my shop when temps get 32. my shop is around 60 or so and I don't overheat in them. but they are not long enough to keep the rain out of my shoes if it is a lot of rain. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M19IY89/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
I buy one size up from my size.
so you can layer in comfort.

Size L snowboard pants. Fit me.

Size XL snowboard pants with long johns and cotton track pants. Fits better.
 
I have some Gorewear C3 cycling pants for when it really rains. Just big enough to go over slim work pants and reasonably comfortable.

I would think heavy lined ski or snowboard pants would be uncomfortable to pedal in.

I did get some Columbia Omni-heat technical pants on clearance last year. They seem to fit the bill - pretty warm while still being relatively thin and waterproof. Great for walking the dog in the snow or shoveling the driveway(or winter mountaineering and hiking), but they have a seam just below the articulated knee that drives me crazy when I'm on the bike cause it rubs up and down on my kneecap as I pedal. The downside to using clothing designed for other uses/sports...
 
@fooferdoggie How is the DWR on those Eddie Bauer pants? OK for 45-60 min in regular PNW light rain? I've been eyeing the nonlined versions for a while as potential bike+wear to work pants.
 
BlackHand said:
I would think heavy lined ski or snowboard pants would be uncomfortable to pedal in.


I don't get that? Down hill skiing and snowboarding all have significant leg movement. The pants and jackets are designed for that.
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BlackHand said:
@fooferdoggie How is the DWR on those Eddie Bauer pants? OK for 45-60 min in regular PNW light rain? I've been eyeing the nonlined versions for a while as potential bike+wear to work pants.
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they are water proof. but the rain has to run off and they are not long enough for me at least to go over the top of my boots while riding. I usually only let them get rained on for short times since. I wear them as work pants and being wet in a wood shop feels weird. my legs are dry tough.
 
BlackHand said:
...I would think heavy lined ski or snowboard pants would be uncomfortable to pedal in...
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I actually have an old pair of Walls "Blizzard Pruf" bibs. While they are pretty warm and I have been wearing them quite a bit while biking lately, I think non-bibs might be a bit more comfortable.
 
BlackHand said:
@fooferdoggie How is the DWR on those Eddie Bauer pants? OK for 45-60 min in regular PNW light rain? I've been eyeing the nonlined versions for a while as potential bike+wear to work pants.
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That is the very pair of pants that I wore today on my bike rides. Mine are not water-proof. They may be a bit water-resistant, but definitely not water-proof.
 
Jim1348 said:
That is the very pair of pants that I wore today on my bike rides. Mine are not water-proof. They may be a bit water-resistant, but definitely not water-proof.
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I have only gotten them really wet once. when I wear them it's 32 degrees or below. but they do better than the expensive water resistant cycling bibs I have. my chrome cycling pants that really are waterproof. but only to my waste and not in the back. but they dry fast.
 
Well I didn't say this, @Dave Rocks did...
BlackHand said:
I don't get that? Down hill skiing and snowboarding all have significant leg movement. The pants and jackets are designed for that.
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Last I checked you aren't perched on a fixed saddle and pumping your legs 1.5x/second around that fixed saddle when you ski or snowboard. The pants in the 2nd link the OP posted look way too bulky in the inner thighs to comfortably pedal for me.

If you're thinking more along the lines of a base layer and then a thinly lined softshell, then sure those would work as long as the seams are reasonably placed. Of course the cut at the bottom where they are designed to fit around ski boots is not ideal either.
 
Here in Raincouver I have used Arcteryx pants for 5 years. They are FANTASTIC! Do not forget the shoe gaiters. I use Vaude gaiters. I also have a pair of excellent Taiga rain pants with built in gaiters. I use a Showers Pass elite rain jacket that does a good job but I also carry a Vaude poncho with sleeves for extra soggy rides. And for good measure add waterproof FiveTen boots and a Taiga helmet cover. With all this stuff I can go for a pleasant 5 hour ride in a driving rain.
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