Recommendations wanted: rain pants for commutes

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It is getting rainy and snowy where I live and I currently commute by bike. But riding in cold rain, especially on muddy paths, is not great. I am looking for cycling pants.

  • Are there any that I can wear over regular pants like a rain coat?
  • What should I look for?
  • Are mountain biking-specific pants a good option?

Thanks!

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Gore makes some that have a reinforced seat area for cycling. Loose to go over bike or street clothes.

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Rain paints, easy to find in the Netherlands.

https://www.google.com/search?q=regenbroek&client=tablet-android-samsung-rvo1&sa=X&sca_esv=585304855&biw=786&bih=784&tbm=shop&sxsrf=AM9HkKk-A1-fPSZWWLiB3H-Jrnk6MRCnPQ%3A1700945399529&ei=911iZZO_H7mP9u8PlsWk2AU&oq=regenbroek&gs_lp=Eg5tb2JpbGUtc2gtc2VycCIKcmVnZW5icm9lazIEEAAYHjIEEAAYHjIEEAAYHjIGEAAYHhgKMgQQABgeMgQQABgeMgQQABgeMgQQABgeSMcqUIIHWNMncAF4AJABAJgBeqABwQiqAQMyLji4AQPIAQD4AQGKAhJtb2JpbGUtc2gtd2l6LXNlcnDCAgkQABgHGB4YsAPCAgcQABgeGLADwgIKEAAYgAQYDRjWBYgGAZAGCA&sclient=mobile-sh-serp

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Got these recently they’re pretty good https://www.revolutionrace.ie/men/trousers/shell-trousers/silence-proshell-2-0-pants-men?Size=M&Color=4965&gclid=CjwKCAiA04arBhAkEiwAuNOsIm8UJoyMLlaihkk_GYYzuGJrKR99hOYGmrxoN-LCiYcuHzLw9iAe9hoCbBkQAvD_BwE

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I have had the Showers Pass Refuge pant, possibly a prior revision, for about 10 years. I normally use them 4 or 5 times a year for riding on pavement with rain. My partner uses her pant about 30 time/year for commutes. We haven’t had any complaints. Not sure of their availability outside of the USA.

https://showerspass.com/products/mens-refuge-pant

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