Bike Cover

[tsteven4]

A disposable hotel shower cap works great on the seat for keeping the rain off when the bike is parked.  We keep one readily available in a pannier pocket.  They are very light and very small.  Keeping the rain off helps keep your shorts dry, which helps keep your rear healthy.  I like getting out of the goretex as soon as possible, certainly before the seat would have a chance to dry.

I can't imagine carrying a bike cover.  The bike is going to get wet while you ride it anyway.  My bias is bike cover = brick, but to each his own.

[John Nelson]

I've never noticed that my saddle absorbs any water. It seems to shed it like a duck.

[indyfabz]

6'x8' waterproof tarp with gromets=4 oz.

[charchilp]

just cover the saddle with a plastic bag If overnight rain is expected.


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[johnsondasw]

I carry as little as possible--3 pound tent with fly, 2 pound sleeping bag, etc.  There's no way I'll carry a bike cover.  I have enough to carry in carrying myself, which is not getting any lighter!