I bought a Cleverhood last year and, while it was really cool, it didnt fit very well with my commuted at all. Just not my bag I guess.

In torrential rainy Vietnam they are ubiquitous on motor scooters. Literally everybody keeps them under the seat with their helmet. I have used them while it’s raining and I have not used them while it’s raining, and yeah, they make a night and day difference. I’ve never bicycled with them though, just scooted.

Especially good in the summer. They allow you to stay very dry but also get great airflow. Feet and lower legs are unprotected, but wearing shorts in summer it’s not much of an issue, and at worst you have to wear waterproof pants. Some long custom open backed gaiters would be ideal.

They aren’t aero though. I wouldn’t want to ride for tens of miles in one. Excellent for the daily commute though.

I don’t like them, I prefer using a good rain jacket (like breathable fabric) and a cheap rain pant. I end up perfectly dry from toes to head after a rainy commute.

Poncho tends to fly above your knees with speed so your legs and shoes gets wet.