http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Poncho for the people en Tue, 19 May 2026 12:42:34 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316827 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:18:34 +0000 crowriver 316827@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My mule don't like people laughin'. Gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316814 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:46:07 +0000 gembo 316814@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bax-san, things sure look bad down Santiago town </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316813 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:42:36 +0000 minus six 316813@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>almost definitely, gembo-san</p> <p>in solidarity with our chilean brothers and sisters </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316810 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:38:40 +0000 gembo 316810@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bax, is this new liminal space also poncho related? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316805 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:22:55 +0000 minus six 316805@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>every few decades or so an unexpected liminal space appears where normal rules just don't apply</p> <p>the last big one in 89-91 saw me regularly sporting an acrylic poncho successfully haggled at camden town market</p> <p>i mention this trivia because i really feel a significant fresh liminal time may have just emerged</p> <p>not yer usual samhain shenanigans </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316803 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:13:24 +0000 gembo 316803@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@twinspark, think that is good question. This one has clips that create a kind of arm, so indicating possible </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316794 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:25:28 +0000 twinspark 316794@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Stupid question? - Can you signal with a poncho on? In my minds eye, I always associate cycling ponchos with those on heavily laden bikes clocking up mammoth miles on epic tours on country roads..... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316782 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:08:09 +0000 LivM 316782@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a poncho / tent-thing from Decathlon which fits into a nice small package (with strap to attach to saddle should you wish) and ties onto handlebars while cycling to keep the rain off my knees. Not at all elegant but has kept me dry enough to be civilised at work after commuting in downpours. £20 ish I think. </p> <p>Like this one <a href="https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-cycling-rain-poncho-black-id_8397113.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-cycling-rain-poncho-black-id_8397113.html</a> but mine has opposite colours i.e. yellow body and black hood, which doesn't seem to be available any more. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316701 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:53:48 +0000 crowriver 316701@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><strong>This</strong> poncho <em>is</em> made from wool (or possibly acrylic, it was the 1960s):</p> <p><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMGRmNGFkMjctY2M2OC00NWU3LTljY2EtY2ViOWI4NjY1ODM1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDczMTAyNTg@._V1_UY1200_CR107,0,630,1200_AL_.jpg"><img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMGRmNGFkMjctY2M2OC00NWU3LTljY2EtY2ViOWI4NjY1ODM1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDczMTAyNTg@._V1_UY1200_CR107,0,630,1200_AL_.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316700 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:48:30 +0000 crowriver 316700@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I suppose nylon (or rather, Nylon®) is a DuPont brand name for a certain polymer made of artificial polyamide in fabrics (and other applications). Whereas polyamide is a family of molecules which apparently includes naturally occurring proteins found in substances such as wool and silk...</p> <p>In short, Nylon® is polyamide, but polyamide isn't necessarily Nylon®. Though my rain capes/ponchos are probably "nylon" just not using the brand name. They are definitely not made of either wool or silk. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316684 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:11:53 +0000 I were right about that saddle 316684@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>All hail the internets. I was referring to the substance not the fabric. What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to produce condensation polymers. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316682 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:53:15 +0000 crowriver 316682@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@IWRATS, a quick interwebs search reveals that polyamide and Nylon are different fabrics: though they may look similar visually depending on how they are woven. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316681 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:34:11 +0000 I were right about that saddle 316681@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Polyamide is the generic name for Nylon and also a lie as it's not made by polymerising amides any more. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316675 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:12:40 +0000 crowriver 316675@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I possess a variety of rain capes/ponchos in a number of different colours. Mostly "polyamide" (coated polyester?) and one waxed cotton duck made by Carradice of course. The Carradice is my favourite, but the others are lighter to carry (not always a good thing being light though if the breeze gets up).</p> <p>Rain capes/ponchos don't need to be breathable as air circulates from underneath as you cycle. Also keep saddle, bars and saddlebag dry - as long as bike has mudguards, rider stays dry too. In very wet weather shoe covers and/or walking gaiters are a good idea also. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316665 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:41:48 +0000 SRD 316665@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I heard that she said it wasn’t a poncho? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19921#post-316651 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:01:35 +0000 gembo 316651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I thought @unhurt’s Russian cousin had one on at Summerhall on Saturday?</p> <p>Any local reviews? £65 - 12000 Schmerbers of waterproofing, breathable as polyester not nylon. Red, yellow, Navy or Black. £65. I managed a ten per cent discount playing their tombola spin the wheels thing. Not payday TIL thurs tho </p>