tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post1570415941130144258..comments2024-03-29T04:01:31.445-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Review: Georgia in Dublin Takes to the CountrysideVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5827567497570778832016-05-14T08:59:02.513-04:002016-05-14T08:59:02.513-04:00Very helpful review. Although you mentioned that y...Very helpful review. Although you mentioned that you don't like maxi skirts, I wondered whether the wrap would keep a billowing skirt from trailing in the wheels or if it's quite open at the back? I'd love it if it doubled as a skirt guard in the Winter.anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221896692357655873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-12188227825059988882015-11-10T12:30:02.471-05:002015-11-10T12:30:02.471-05:00It is more breathable than a typical rain jacket. ...It is more breathable than a typical rain jacket. However, I would say that it is meant for colder weather. So I would not recommend wearing it in the summer in a country where there's actual, proper summer. 65degF and below you should be fine though.<br /><br />For the cyclist after a more utilitarian look, I would go for the Portland USA-made ShowersPass, no question. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-3159042423210851572015-11-02T11:05:04.526-05:002015-11-02T11:05:04.526-05:00I found it less disorienting and tangly than a rai...I found it less disorienting and tangly than a rain cape. And also providing better coverage for my legs. <br /><br />That said, I love rain capes in theory, the idea of lovely rain capes. But I can't wear them!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30261337825699630342015-11-02T11:03:48.218-05:002015-11-02T11:03:48.218-05:00His & Hers.His & Hers. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-26102390755667661472015-11-02T11:03:20.306-05:002015-11-02T11:03:20.306-05:00Aesthetics are a matter of taste. As long as an ar...Aesthetics are a matter of taste. As long as an article of clothing is functional (which these are, in all the ways I have described), it being fashionable, or arty, or whatever you want to call it, is not really a drawback in my book. Enjoy whatever style appeals to you. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-63768085662004756552015-10-31T04:15:41.171-04:002015-10-31T04:15:41.171-04:00We all see things differently, which is a good thi...We all see things differently, which is a good thing; I personally can't see how either of these items could be considered 'fashionable', particularly the wrap - if they are practical, that is a another matter. Should I be compelled to cycle while it is raining I would use a waterproof jacket, such as the Rain Bird Stowaway Jacket, http://www.rainbirdclothing.com.au/index.html?Action=Commerce2.Product&ID=29514539, which looks decent on and off the bike, is lightweight and fits easily in a small saddlebag - if I really wanted full coverage I could opt for waterproof overpants rather than an expanse of material. The wrap reminds me of the aprons used by those doing rather messy jobs - but certainly would function as a groundsheet or maybe to throw over your bike if you need to leave it exposed to the rain for some reason and the jacket looks fussy and awkward. Fortunately there are a great variety of items out there to suit everyone's personal preferences and requirements.spokeswomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003029599627697118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82218227069564780962015-10-30T18:57:10.498-04:002015-10-30T18:57:10.498-04:00This seems like a joke. Is it? As a lifelong cycl...This seems like a joke. Is it? As a lifelong cyclist I'm always in search of good rainwear for those downpour or drizzly days, whether walking or biking the kids to school, transporting myself to and from work, or grocery store, or gatherings. No matter, I need it to be simple and light and workable, but fashionable?! No. Your photos and poses suggest fashion more than function. Do the makers of this product commute via bike? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-42759526899519801062015-10-30T08:11:08.145-04:002015-10-30T08:11:08.145-04:00It's a skirt...it's a tent...it's a Pa...It's a skirt...it's a tent...it's a Pauncho! <br /><br />Act now, and we'll throw in, absolutely free...another Pauncho!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81562525662851363402015-10-29T23:30:34.663-04:002015-10-29T23:30:34.663-04:00Perhaps you were surprised by the flattering natur...Perhaps you were surprised by the flattering nature of the garments' fit, but your attentive readers were not. Pulling off a stylish and fashionable look on a bicycle is no minor task (even on the stylish and fashionable bicycles that you seem to favor!). The way you combine colors and fabrics and textures with your obvious gifts at photography are quite possibly my favorite part of the frequent visits I make here. You should probably be spending more time in front of the camera rather than behind it, if only because there are so few "realistic" female models who can approximate the visual impact that you seem to have mastered.willetmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580179111540509803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-85490300466617925712015-10-29T22:07:36.309-04:002015-10-29T22:07:36.309-04:00Yes, my experience with a rain cape fits with your...Yes, my experience with a rain cape fits with your reaction. It's just weird to not be able to see your legs (or your chainrings) while pedaling.dcainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993605656392392942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-46415954309353067682015-10-29T13:11:09.863-04:002015-10-29T13:11:09.863-04:00I am curious if it feels like a typical rain jacke...I am curious if it feels like a typical rain jacket - meaning, after riding a couple of miles, do you feel as though you've been put away moist in an air-tight container? It seems difficult to find rain/wet gear that both functions well to keep the rider dry and is still somewhat breathable. <br /><br />This garment is far more fashion-forward than I will ever be, but if it works well, it could still be something to consider... or perhaps you have other brands that you believe work better for the more utilitarian cyclist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-61586528037741111072015-10-29T12:56:30.182-04:002015-10-29T12:56:30.182-04:00Excellent timing! I've been looking for a rain...Excellent timing! I've been looking for a rain jacket and wanted something functional but feminine. This may be the ticket! The Dublette, in particular, looks quite nice to me. Bonjour Bicyclenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-18761512288068834592015-10-29T09:57:17.475-04:002015-10-29T09:57:17.475-04:00I could have used the man's version yesterday....I could have used the man's version yesterday. I did a short ride in the rain, my upper body was fine under my rain coat, but my shorts were wet on the front from the rain flowing down off of the coat. Ugh! My thinking at the time was to look into a rain cape. So I wonder, how did this set up compare to a rain cape?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />JohnS<br />Bicyclists Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030040110748907211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-92060989262123350622015-10-29T08:28:43.563-04:002015-10-29T08:28:43.563-04:00This is what came to my mind as well.
The wrap is...This is what came to my mind as well.<br /><br />The wrap is similar to the light weight nylon kilts some ultra light backpackers use. Some of these garments in turn are intended for use as a tent drop or even emergency shelter.<br /><br />Never occurred to me these garments could cross over to bicycles. Pretty clever.Matthew Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408057524387021992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-20438457633622590942015-10-29T05:33:11.817-04:002015-10-29T05:33:11.817-04:00After your and another's comment, I realise I ...After your and another's comment, I realise I have left this out of the review entirely. See my reply at 5:24 below, and I will insert a more elaborate version into the post itself. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84277410640409181932015-10-29T05:24:38.701-04:002015-10-29T05:24:38.701-04:00Let me see. I think I did take photos cycling, but...Let me see. I think I did take photos cycling, but didn't include them; I'll dig them up.<br /><br />I do think this brand is directed to fashion conscious riders. If you look at their website and catalogue, there is a runway vibe to the way they portray the products, and care is obviously taken to make the garments look flattering and artsy, not just utilitarian. None of that, however, detracts from their utilitarian value. The jacket protects from the rain thoroughly, and is a clever design for those who ride with a backpack which they want to keep dry. And the wrap is altogether unique on the market. So unless one's aesthetic is specifically <i>anti</i>-fashionable/artsy (which is fine as well), there is no reason not to consider this stuff.<br /><br />Collapsibility is decent. Definitely will fit into a pannier, even if it is already close to full. But not in a pocket. <br /><br />I only wore these on a bike with a top tube once (I normally ride only step-throughs for transportation). The jacket was fine, the reach was accommodating even with drop bars. The wrap opens up in the back to accommodate swinging a leg over a top tube, and there is absolutely no reason not to wear it on a diamond frame bike. But purely visually it would take me some time to get used to; it just "looks wrong" to me on a diamond frame to glance down and see my legs covered up by a swathe of cloth!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-35743242915347309442015-10-29T04:59:30.064-04:002015-10-29T04:59:30.064-04:00In the product videos on their website, they recom...In the product videos on their website, they recommend using it as a picnic blanket. Unfortunately it is too cold here for that!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-14955713257004513262015-10-28T23:24:56.707-04:002015-10-28T23:24:56.707-04:00Would have been nice to see a couple photos of you...Would have been nice to see a couple photos of you riding with the rain gear. Much more helpful than getting a mood going.<br /><br />Did you test the wrap on a step through bike only or did you also use it on a bike with a top tube? Do you think this item is directed to the more fashion conscience riders as opposed to those who just need good rain protection? Is it easily stored in panniers when not needed? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-88712042652908677702015-10-28T18:57:28.981-04:002015-10-28T18:57:28.981-04:00And to further the question: I see that you were o...And to further the question: I see that you were on a "ladies" frame for your test ride. I wonder how these would interact with a "gents" top tube. Seems like it might be a little gangly.dcainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993605656392392942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74182527345780225332015-10-28T16:01:42.569-04:002015-10-28T16:01:42.569-04:00Amazing — for once we were ahead of Lovely Bicycle...Amazing — for once we were ahead of Lovely Bicycle … and stylish! I bought Cathryn a Georgia in Dublin 'Dublette' jacket, RainWrap skirt and Leggits leggings as a 44th wedding anniversary present. She's delighted with them, for all the reasons you gave.<br /><br />"But I didn't get you anything!" she protested. "Yes you did," I assured her, "I get you look at you wearing them." (You don't survive 44 years of marriage without learning a thing or two along the way.) But I have noted that despite her silver-haired maturity she still turns heads in this outfit … and not just her husband's.<br /><br />You're right, Georgia in Dublin were delightful to deal with via the internet, and my order arrived in Canada with startling speed. Now if they'd just come up with a jacket as quirkily elegant for gents … (When she wears the outfit on our tandem bike I feel as though I've been reduced from Captain of the Team to Her Ladyship's chauffeur.)<br /><br />~ David MillerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-14251371916955882912015-10-28T14:57:36.705-04:002015-10-28T14:57:36.705-04:00Seems like the wrap would be useful for not only y...Seems like the wrap would be useful for not only your legs while riding, but also as a ground cover if you need to stop (for a break, or a mechanical issue) and the ground is wet. Also, it seems like it would be able to be rolled/folded to a fairly manageable size to be tucked away in your saddlebag.<br />Simple and smart.<br /><br /><br />Wolf.N/Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710395292374599493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30873274154715862132015-10-28T14:35:47.050-04:002015-10-28T14:35:47.050-04:00The reason that immediately comes to mind, is that...The reason that immediately comes to mind, is that the jacket is much more elaborate and complicated. Zippers, toggles, buttons, tailoring, multiple panels, sleeves, hood, etc. - whereas the wrap is basically 1 piece of fabric, cleverly cut, with some velcro and a buckle. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74299804407782282622015-10-28T14:27:48.377-04:002015-10-28T14:27:48.377-04:00Thanks for the review, these look great! The price...Thanks for the review, these look great! The price of the rain skirt is reasonable, but the jacket is way out of my budget. Any idea why the huge difference in prices? Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-34022210402901328642015-10-28T14:18:48.557-04:002015-10-28T14:18:48.557-04:00I suspect the current design might sit awkwardly o...I suspect the current design might sit awkwardly on a man. The fabric is curved around the hip area in a way that seems women-specific. But I will ask a suitably sized male friend to try it and report back! Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-36196451920993550022015-10-28T13:20:04.541-04:002015-10-28T13:20:04.541-04:00I must admit I wondered immediately if the rainwra...I must admit I wondered immediately if the rainwrap was envisioned as a unisex garment. Not sure I'd wear one, but the potential functionality of it is compelling.dcainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993605656392392942noreply@blogger.com