tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post5777675687371056854..comments2024-03-01T08:27:03.087+00:00Comments on The Smut Pedaller: The caped crusader - A long term review of the Carradice Duxback cape and spatsSmut Pedallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05939627997312788346noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-15814033429377086022019-02-21T20:41:19.431+00:002019-02-21T20:41:19.431+00:00Nice review!
I was wondering more about what you...Nice review! <br /><br />I was wondering more about what you mean by -- "feels a bit weird with the hunched over position" I've read it will cover front handlebar mounted lights, but is the weird feeling about the cape riding up your back while in position, or something else. I commute on bikes with drop bars. <br /><br />I only see normal and super size available and was wondering about the L and XL I see referenced in the comments. <br /><br />I too love riding in the rain even if I'm soaked, there's something really nice about it, especially if it's not cold -- I think having to do with the sounds and sights of water splashing ...<br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550123618753938151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-52278774175729080012018-03-07T11:18:09.766+00:002018-03-07T11:18:09.766+00:00I used to think bike racks and mudguards were dagg...I used to think bike racks and mudguards were daggy and handle bars had to be 6” lower than my saddle and some how commuting to work just didn’t stick because I’d be tucked in a race position trying to beat my last best time getting bloody soaked and cursing the time spen cleaning my bike. <br />Now I’m 53 years old, I ride a Norco Indie with raised bars, hub gears, belt drive, rack and panniers and reflective tires. <br />I sit upright with no back pack. I ride at a comfy pace for how I’m feeling on the day. I see more of the world and still have the breeze in my face. But mores the point I commute everyday because I’m enjoying the ride not enduring it.<br />I’m getting me a rain cape because daggy makes life better. <br />And that’s that!<br />Thank you for your review. <br />Sold to the man in the Big W clothing, the one with the big smile and renewed zest for living. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211860336751101369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-64448195297183953642015-07-16T13:20:38.518+01:002015-07-16T13:20:38.518+01:00I'm 181cm and have an XL. I find it fits well ...I'm 181cm and have an XL. I find it fits well and enjoy the length as it offers great rain protection. Absolutely love rainy days now. I call it my Elven Cloak. Now, where did I put that Lamlas bread?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232992763862170301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-81602743292316003962015-04-15T00:24:13.097+01:002015-04-15T00:24:13.097+01:00I'd go for the smaller size as the XL is massi...I'd go for the smaller size as the XL is massiveSmut Pedallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05939627997312788346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-13098075094656725732015-03-03T20:27:45.087+00:002015-03-03T20:27:45.087+00:001'm 183cms. Do I get XL or L? Thanks JD.1'm 183cms. Do I get XL or L? Thanks JD.ON8EIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434148405631185608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-57132592771018586822014-04-16T14:55:56.895+01:002014-04-16T14:55:56.895+01:00I bought this cape and spats based on your review ...I bought this cape and spats based on your review and haven't regretted it - thank you! I do feel slightly dorky wearing them in trendy Melbourne with her stylish hipster cyclists, but they do the job! Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935885788126625995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-52534544740927733442012-10-30T12:48:42.008+00:002012-10-30T12:48:42.008+00:00Thanks for the honest review of the Carradice '...Thanks for the honest review of the Carradice 'Duxback'....very useful insight. TenorClefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911065160678343058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-85011751786137501402011-10-28T10:20:35.070+01:002011-10-28T10:20:35.070+01:00Yeah I find the carradice spats do ride down a lit...Yeah I find the carradice spats do ride down a little bit sometimes, but usually just the bit over the kneecap. The strap behind the knee keeps it held above your calf.Smut Pedallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05939627997312788346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-27017234296402136862011-05-27T19:44:39.815+01:002011-05-27T19:44:39.815+01:00I find my spats inch their way down my legs until ...I find my spats inch their way down my legs until they are lumped around my ankles. So I never use them. The self-tent, I enjoy quite a bit.reverend dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090415465883988497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-62895629787701618162011-05-09T08:32:05.365+01:002011-05-09T08:32:05.365+01:00I love riding the rain... its only water... often ...I love riding the rain... its only water... often thought about a cape... but could not be bothered... but I can see it would be a very useful piece of gear if you need to stay dry.<br /><br />The Grouch<br />http://needlessranting.plynnmiller.com/P. Lynn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16923545325231648236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318315606520498015.post-47601033815805905402011-04-08T15:16:52.664+01:002011-04-08T15:16:52.664+01:00Interesting read and worth considering for sure. T...Interesting read and worth considering for sure. Thanks for writing this.<br /><br />AndrewAushikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841670139187377804noreply@blogger.com