“Making the most of things” is a very important concept.
Since I originally only rode a bike for the sake of fashion, I didn’t own a single piece of clothing designed for cycling. Once I got my partner and began to look at cycling seriously, my habits changed. It became a routine to find myself browsing the shop after a weekend ride, thinking simply about how I wanted a more comfortable ride or how I needed specific gear for the cold.
Cycling apparel is fascinating the more you learn about it. It’s highly functional, and you can truly “make the most” of those functions by actually “riding a bike.” Sometimes, it’s even a “tool that protects your life.” When you wear and use these items, you can really feel the effort and background that went into making them for all cyclists.
This Cleverhood is one such piece of clothing where you can feel that underlying dedication.
I’ve been captivated by it for a long time, and I finally got my hands on one recently. I can’t sit still at home on my days off, even when it rains, so I often end up riding my bike to the bookstore or to go shopping. On those rainy days, the Cleverhood rain cape protects me perfectly.
The hood comes with a visor. It makes it hard for rain to get in your eyes, and because the visor itself has some thickness, it’s difficult for it to blow off in the wind.
It has cuffs, so putting it on and taking it off is stress-free, and it’s easy to use your smartphone while wearing it. Furthermore, there are magnets inside the cuffs, so when you put your arms through, the openings snap shut.
The Velcro on the sides allows you to adjust the width to fit your body type. This way, even small-framed women can use it without it being too bulky or oversized.
There are also thumb loops on the front panel to cover your hands properly, so it won’t flap around in a sudden headwind.
And the “Electric Houndtooth” I chose is woven with 3M Scotchlite (reflective thread), an excellent feature that reflects car lights brightly.
Another thing I honestly think while using it is that it’s just “easy.” You just throw it on. You can fit it comfortably even while wearing a backpack, and unless it’s really pouring, your legs don’t get very wet either.
Of course, I’d recommend it for everyday city bikes, or even for festivals coming up soon.
What do you think? If you truly “make the most” of this, your life on a bike will become much richer, even on rainy days.