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How to restore waterproofing on your jacket

By Andreas on 16/01/2013 in Cycling tips

After a particularly wet weekend of walking in the Peak District, my much loved DHB waterproof jacket was letting water in. The waterproofing was failing. Fortunately, through London Cyclist readers, I’d heard about the Nikwax range of products. You simply washed your waterproof gear in the Nikwax mixture and the waterproofing is restored. It seemed [...]

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Softshell cycling jackets

By Andreas on 29/10/2012 in Cycling accessories

To say that the British weather is indecisive is an understatement. As such, a light waterproof jacket that can pack down in to a small size is a nice addition to anyone’s ever growing collection of cycling goods. When the rain comes down, you can pull over to the side of the road and put [...]

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DHB Sync Waterproof Jacket Review

By Andreas on 09/05/2012 in Cycling accessories

Provoked by the hosepipe ban, in the past 30 days we’ve seen the skies opening and unleashing their rainy fury on London’s cyclists. In response, I’ve been testing out the DHB Sync Waterproof Jacket (59.99 Wiggle). The ultimate solution for the worst weather that can be thrown at a cyclist. Let’s get one thing clear, [...]

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How do you stay dry on a day like this?

By Andreas on 19/04/2012 in Cycling accessories

When the weather decides to throw a curve ball like today, it’s easy to get caught out on your bike and get absolutely soaked on the cycle home. This is when you discover that cycling jacket you are wearing is definitely water resistant as opposed to water proof. Cycling home with wet legs The one [...]

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DHB Minima cycling jacket review

By Andreas on 03/03/2011 in Cycling accessories

The DHB Minima is a lightweight jacket designed to be thrown in your bag and forgotten about until it starts to rain. It solves two problems all cyclists face: Staying dry and knowing what to pack in the morning. Here is my review. The Minima jacket comes in both a Male and Female version. I’ve [...]

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dhb Wickham eVENT waterproof trousers review

By Andreas on 05/01/2011 in Cycling accessories

This is a guest review by Jamie of Lock Your Bike As much as I dislike cycling in torrential rain, I dislike public transport more. As our summer came and went and the heavens began to open more and more frequently, I decided it was time to invest in some gear to stay dry. A [...]

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Waterproof cycling trousers

By Andreas on 29/11/2010 in Cycling accessories

Recently when cycling from Camden to a cinema on Finchley Road there was a huge downpour. One of those where you feel like you are standing under a very powerful shower! Or like you’re under attack from a mob of super soaker carrying youths. Fortunately I had come completely unprepared. The result was arriving at [...]

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Waterproof cycling bags

By Andreas on 15/09/2010 in Cycling accessories

If when you cycle home in the rain you are worried water is creeping into your bag and destroying your £600 laptop and making your lunch time cheese, ham with a little bit of onion sandwich soggy then you may want to consider a waterproof cycling bag. These cycling bags are designed to keep the [...]

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DHB Amberley cycling jacket – can you get a good cycling jacket for £50?

By Andreas on 14/04/2010 in Cycling accessories

I’ve always been under the impression if you are looking for a good cycling jacket you should spend £100 or more. If you spend less than that you have to compromise on some of the water getting in, not a great fit and expect to sweat more due to less breathability. Back when I did [...]

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