I am posting this here as I live in the UK but notice that so many US riders wear AEROSTICH suits and i would value your opinion on there quality and reliability to keep the weather out.
I must first say that I have bought two Roadcrafter suits one with the old type zipper and more recently a new suit with a so called waterproof zipper.
Both suits were new at the time and both fail to keep out the weather.
In heavy rain it takes only 10 / 15 mins and my clothing underneath is soaked , i bought the new suit with the improved zipper but this is only slightly improved.
In lighter rain both will let rain in at the crotch area without fail but after a longer period.
I have looked at the reviews on their site and a few mention the fact that they leak in the same area as mine but seem to accept that this is a known fault and that they are happy to put up with it in a suit that costs over a $1000 .
I am realy disappointed as I like the concept and its ease of use but i feel let down especially after buying a second thinking i must have just been unlucky with the first.
Here in the UK many riders agree that the Roadcrafters are not up to bad weather riding and complaints are a familiar thing.
So i guess my question is why do so many of my fellow IBA riders in the US keep buying them.
Is it just that our weather is worse than yours more often ?.
I must first say that I have bought two Roadcrafter suits one with the old type zipper and more recently a new suit with a so called waterproof zipper.
Both suits were new at the time and both fail to keep out the weather.
In heavy rain it takes only 10 / 15 mins and my clothing underneath is soaked , i bought the new suit with the improved zipper but this is only slightly improved.
In lighter rain both will let rain in at the crotch area without fail but after a longer period.
I have looked at the reviews on their site and a few mention the fact that they leak in the same area as mine but seem to accept that this is a known fault and that they are happy to put up with it in a suit that costs over a $1000 .
I am realy disappointed as I like the concept and its ease of use but i feel let down especially after buying a second thinking i must have just been unlucky with the first.
Here in the UK many riders agree that the Roadcrafters are not up to bad weather riding and complaints are a familiar thing.
So i guess my question is why do so many of my fellow IBA riders in the US keep buying them.
Is it just that our weather is worse than yours more often ?.
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