tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post8804061669648349243..comments2024-03-18T08:41:35.438-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: 2 Raincoats: Nau Succinct Trench and Lululemon Ride On Rain JacketVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-55233715780535689392013-05-29T05:02:06.951-04:002013-05-29T05:02:06.951-04:00I wouldn’t touch Water Off A Ducks Back with a bar...I wouldn’t touch Water Off A Ducks Back with a bargepole. Two months waiting for a mac that never came and two weeks after cancelling, still waiting for my money (£140) to be refunded. I don’t think I’m going to see it again. Absolutely appalling. And I live in the UK.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404066028839856423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-12350952027763219002012-12-28T11:58:58.924-05:002012-12-28T11:58:58.924-05:00I had a similiar experience with Water Off a Duck&...I had a similiar experience with Water Off a Duck's Back. I returned the coat because the bottom part was voluminous and it blew open if it was windy or I was going even a little fast (there is a snap, but that still didn't seem to hold the bottom of the coat together). When I sent it back, it got stuck in customs. I contacted the company several times (through email and phone calls) asking them to verify for the UK Post that the garment originated in the UK. Almost all of my contacts went unanswered. After several weeks, I called the UK post and asked them to send the coat back to me. In the end, I donated it, but not before removing the reflective material. I plan to have it sewn onto another regular trench coat I found that works on the bike. Because of the price and the poor customer service, I would caution anyone about ordering from this company. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-51970392573695842512012-12-27T12:37:58.206-05:002012-12-27T12:37:58.206-05:00I also returned a jacket to Water off a Duck's...I also returned a jacket to Water off a Duck's Back. It was poor quality and did not fit. Despite an email acknowledging my return, five weeks later I'm still waiting for the money (£155) to be refunded. Repeated emails and phone calls to MD Antonia Maybury and her assistant Sarah have been ignored. My bank is now pursuing this to try and reclaim the money. I agree with the poster above - do not trust this company. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-34241645655278668002012-12-16T22:12:19.881-05:002012-12-16T22:12:19.881-05:00I bought a raincoat for myself and my husband from...I bought a raincoat for myself and my husband from Water off a ducks back and they did not fit so I returned them ... but that was the very last thing I heard. They do not return your money or phone calls or emails. I have even got my sister in the UK to contact them with the same result. DO NOT TRUST these guys, I am about 400 UK pounds poorer now and seriously put off buying on the internet.Unity Finesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222709123749942759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-9395077022067339152012-05-10T10:00:41.871-04:002012-05-10T10:00:41.871-04:00I have the Patagonia rain shadow trench it looks s...I have the Patagonia rain shadow trench it looks similar to the Nau succinct but is simpler in design, though still tapered at the waist and is quite a bit longer. I use it on my bike all the time, the hood has 2 bungees for fine adjustment and stands up well to a headwind, and sits snugly on the head so that looking over your shoulder doesn't mean looking at the inside of the hood. I can't fault its waterproofness but though it says its breathable, it isn't 100% - does that actually exist? All in all I'm super happy with it.Karen Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-22720165819038870372012-05-10T06:54:35.952-04:002012-05-10T06:54:35.952-04:00Take a look at Cleverhood.com. I just saw their so...Take a look at Cleverhood.com. I just saw their solution at the New Amsterdam bike show and I think its quite innovative (not to mention unisex).Eric W. Kratzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092119277013651867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-47982203965191882282012-04-25T08:49:03.847-04:002012-04-25T08:49:03.847-04:00Just a plug for the quality of Nau's stuff: I&...Just a plug for the quality of Nau's stuff: I've had a Nau "Urbane" jacket for almost 3 years and it looks brand new. However they make that recycled poly shell, it's amazing: it just doesn't seem to show wear.<br /><br />It's not specifically sold as a cycling jacket, but the Urbane has a subtle tail like a motorcycle jacket and the sleeves are a bit long, so it works well in that role. The stand-up collar is not snug to the neck, but that's good: in cold weather there's just room to wear a lightweight scarf, or a fleece vest that zips up to under the chin, and still button up the stand-up collar.Neilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-50293892166611729152012-04-06T15:54:29.240-04:002012-04-06T15:54:29.240-04:00That's really useful feedback. Thanks!That's really useful feedback. Thanks!Jennifer in Scotlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-57103972984687084422012-04-05T15:05:20.558-04:002012-04-05T15:05:20.558-04:00I have the 'Water Off a Duck's Back' c...I have the 'Water Off a Duck's Back' coat. I havered over whether to buy it or not for ages too, as for someone on my income it was a huge amount of money and there was no opportunity to try it on before buying. To be honest I was quite disappointed when I got it, as though the length was fine, it seemed huge(I'm 5'6" and wear a British size 8/10). I also find that it flaps open a fair amount in the wind, even with the bottom stopper closed. Although the outer fabric is marketed as breathable, I'm pretty sure the lining isn't, which sort of defeats the point. I emailed the manufacturer and said I wanted to return it, and she told me to just send it back in the original condition and I would get a full refund. In the end I just decided to keep it - imperfect though it is, it does keep me dry and is still better than anything else I've seen (I can't justify the expense of a Cambridge coat). The stone version is currently on sale from Evans Cycles...http://www.evanscycles.com/products/water-off-a-ducks-back/cycle-macintosh-ec028306?query=water%20off%20a%20ducks%20backAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-25814264144643792022012-04-05T00:11:55.915-04:002012-04-05T00:11:55.915-04:00I reviewed the Iva Jean Cape here earlier. It is v...I reviewed the <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/11/iva-jean-rain-cape-ethereal-wearable.html" rel="nofollow">Iva Jean Cape here</a> earlier. It is very nice indeed, but I am just not a cape person.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-78603578655808337732012-04-04T13:19:28.471-04:002012-04-04T13:19:28.471-04:00Thanks for this post!
A friend in Seattle started...Thanks for this post!<br /><br />A friend in Seattle started her own company after facing the challenges of biking in the rain so often. She won the Daily Candy's Start Small, Go Big contest last year. The company's called "Iva Jean." <br /><br />She makes a rain coat that covers your hands and your legs while on the bike, and it's stylish and lovely. Designed by women on bikes for women on bikes. How much better does it get than that?<br /><br />Check it out. http://ivajean.com/Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510326965592194306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-17227755797593422552012-04-03T17:27:34.204-04:002012-04-03T17:27:34.204-04:00Wow, just looked it up.
Beautiful.Wow, just looked it up.<br />Beautiful.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-21196774382041172452012-04-03T17:26:37.776-04:002012-04-03T17:26:37.776-04:00Some regular trench coats constrict movement, and ...Some regular trench coats constrict movement, and the sleeves are not long enough. It depends on what kind of coat you have of course.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-76349925843893658952012-04-03T14:35:24.838-04:002012-04-03T14:35:24.838-04:00Somewhat OT but don't expect there's a bet...Somewhat OT but don't expect there's a better spot to mention it.<br /><br />Recently discovered the Hermes scarf in the "Les Becanes" pattern. I got my sweetie one at the thrift (not thrift priced) but it would seem they are always on ebay & ebay.fr. Many colors available and even though they were printed in 1957 and 1973 most are sold new and unworn. Look at completed listings for real prices, the high asking prices are not serious.<br /><br />Just a lovely bikey thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-9443153171532502792012-04-03T06:39:13.780-04:002012-04-03T06:39:13.780-04:00i don't understand the need for cycling specif...i don't understand the need for cycling specific trench coats for commuting. i just add reflective tape to the back of my regular trenches and wallah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-78276484647790010442012-04-02T19:05:41.006-04:002012-04-02T19:05:41.006-04:00I tried to buy a Cambridge Raincoat a year ago. I ...I tried to buy a Cambridge Raincoat a year ago. I believe they cost considerably less back then, maybe an introductory sale. I ordered a coat, but they were having supply problems and eventually my payment was refunded. It looks like they've since resolved whatever issue they were having. The coats do look nice.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60191974393931881942012-04-02T18:36:19.172-04:002012-04-02T18:36:19.172-04:00The Cambridge Raincoat Company coats look lovely, ...The Cambridge Raincoat Company coats look lovely, especially the contrasting polka dot lining. That's my kind of coat. Shame it would probably come down to my ankles (unless their model is very small, which seems unlikely).<br /><br />The Water of a Duck's Back coat comes in a colour called 'stone' too. It's the colour I would get.Jennifer in Scotlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5832056653808407162012-04-02T17:13:04.161-04:002012-04-02T17:13:04.161-04:00I thought that the string of photos in this entry ...I thought that the string of photos in this entry was really neat, except for the one above "The collar zips up . . . ", which was a clear ripoff of Congressman Rush. If I'm wrong and it was an homage, please Accept my apologies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-61371399159591411482012-04-02T17:12:21.485-04:002012-04-02T17:12:21.485-04:00It was good to meet you too Jason, and I lost your...It was good to meet you too Jason, and I lost your card of course. <br /><br />13.5mph? Damn, I should have gone!! I will be posting about the event tonight, hopefully.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-76954933851882506182012-04-02T17:09:05.511-04:002012-04-02T17:09:05.511-04:00Great meeting you at the RSC Rando event. I can...Great meeting you at the RSC Rando event. I can't wait to see the pictures. The ride I led on Sunday was about 13.5 mph, but I will probably slow it down even more in the coming weeks as it was a bit hard to keep the group together. I will not be leading this weekend, as I have other plans, but will likely be leading on 4/15. Great site and I look forward to the pictures from this weekend,<br /><br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709665394465316340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-53433016108081690732012-04-02T16:47:33.222-04:002012-04-02T16:47:33.222-04:00A pity those only come in black! I have also been ...A pity those only come in black! I have also been looking at the Cambridge Raincoat Company. Has anyone bought from them?<br /><br />AshleighAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16424321742553217562012-04-02T16:44:14.867-04:002012-04-02T16:44:14.867-04:00Wow. I don't know, but will try to search deep...Wow. I don't know, but will try to search deep within my psyche for the answer...Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-10822758493830403862012-04-02T16:33:26.458-04:002012-04-02T16:33:26.458-04:00I had to look up diptych, which I originally parse...I had to look up diptych, which I originally parsed as dipstick. Damned lysdexia.<br />That said, it seems to me that the two reviews are sort of like a textual diptych, if you leave out the pictures, not to suggest that dem pix ain't an integral part of the presentation. Yet while I might call the visual content whimsical, I would definitely call the texts arch. Texts L and N are almost the same, except when they aren't. I can't tell if this means that the garments are almost fungible, or you were trying to come up with an inclusive and neutral template, or if you were Using layers to emphasize what differences there were or you were jjust in a hurry or if I'm doing an Oakland and seeing stuff that isn't there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84843102442856250692012-04-02T14:03:50.941-04:002012-04-02T14:03:50.941-04:00I have been tempted to buy the rain coat by UK bra...I have been tempted to buy the rain coat by UK brand called 'Water Off a Duck's Back'. I've heard great things about their trench and I love the classic styling. It would be lovely with my Pashley! The thing that puts me off is that it looks like it would swamp me length-wise and I would almost certainly have to roll up the arms, thus defeating the purpose of the reflective cuffs. I might have to reassess the situation as we get towards Autumn though as I really like it. If anyone's tried it, I'd be interested to hear what you think.Jennifer in Scotlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-36816504658758800192012-04-02T08:18:36.875-04:002012-04-02T08:18:36.875-04:00Agree (1)
Anne in Geneva, ILAgree (1)<br /><br />Anne in Geneva, ILAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com