Cycling Rain Pants with Different Leg Lengths
Cycling waterproof over trousers are available with three different leg lengths:
- classic long
- ¾ length
- short
It might sound strange initially but especially among mountain bikers and road cyclists with a sporty cycling style cycling rain trousers with short or ¾ legs are highly popular.
According to the principle “as much as necessary but as little as possible“, cyclists wishes are fulfilled as to the over trousers not being longer than the trousers worn underneath, if possible. Whether the naked legs then are exposed to dirt or water is of no concern at all. This way optimal performance when wearing them or moving is combined with optimal protection from water and dirt. There are no limits as to the preferences of combinations due to the different available leg lengths of cycling rain trousers.
Long Cycling Rain Trousers are more suitable on rather cool days for everyday use, mountain bikers and tourers. The perfect combination for cold winter days are long cycling rain trousers on top of long Thermofleece winter cycling trousers. The cycling rain pants ward off not only water but also cold wind and the Thermofleece cycling trousers keep you warm and wick moisture away. As an alternative warm, long Softshell bike pants offer good protection from wind and weather, yet they are not really waterproof but simply water resistant.
Rain Pants from Top Brands
Vaude rain pants and Endura rain pants offer a wide range of high-quality overpants for cycling.
For mountain bikers, Endura is the ideal choice, while environmentally conscious riders opt for Vaude.
Rain pants with GORE-TEX® membrane are in a class of their own. GORE takes a pioneering role in the development and production of membrane fabrics. Rain pants with GORE-TEX® membrane meet the highest standards. They are super elastic, extremely breathable, and very lightweight.
The range of motion while cycling is hardly restricted with these GORE-TEX® rain pants. Their fit is closer to the body, and they don't add much bulk. Due to their high breathability, they can be worn directly on the skin, only over cycling underwear.
Of course, rain pants with GORE-TEX® membrane are equipped with all the features mentioned above that make for a really good cycling rain pant. On top of that, there are small zipper pockets in the waist area, which often double as packing bags.