This is Bikesuit Guy, standing in his waterproof Bikesuit. And he’s going to need it: That fixed-gear which he is so nonchalantly straddling has no fenders.
The bike suit, like so many sensible things, looks like a joke at first. Or at least, it looks like something you’d never actually consider wearing. The waterproof, breathable all-in-one covers you from the hood to the overshoes. It’s almost like a baby’s romper-suit, only it is breathable, has air intakes to keep you cool, reflective stripes to keep you visible and lacks any kind of rabbit-ear decoration on top. In short, you could ride this in a rainstorm and only your hands and face would get wet.
Designed by the The Smart Products Company in (where else) the Netherlands, the Bikesuit has already won a Eurobike Award, despite not yet being in production. It’s certainly not the only waterproof suit, but it looks like one of the easiest to use: You put it on like a jacket and then zip everything else down into place (the zippers are watertight, too). The price will no doubt be decided by the time this comes to stores, and if I lived in a country where it rained (cough, England, cough) instead of providing a succession of bright, crisp, cold winter days, I’d get one. It might look a little dorky, but it’s not like anyone will be outside to see you anyway.
Product page [Bikesuit]
Award page [EuroBike]
Designer page [WIT]
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