I am starting a new job next week and I have decided to commute via my road bike most days. Its only a few minute ride so I'm not going to get kitted up to ride five blocks. Can anyone recommend something that will keep my pants leg out of my chain? I know of the velcro bands, etc. Is there any other options? Thanks in advance.
Keeping pants leg grease free......
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Oh yeah, tuck in the socks is a nice idea, but a good way to stretch the elastic.
Another option:
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Oh yeah, tuck in the socks is a nice idea, but a good way to stretch the elastic.
Another option:
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Weird. Rubber bands. Awesome.
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Don't wear pants. Problem solved.
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For jeans, roll your right pants leg up into a single tall roll. Once unrolled, any accidental grease is on the inside and unseen. No tools required and works great.
This doesn't work for thin/floppy material like slacks.
This doesn't work for thin/floppy material like slacks.
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You can by rolls of velcro in most department stores for a buck or 3, the sewing section is the place to go. Many sizes, materials and colors and it's usually sold/pre packaged by the yard(3feet). Zip ties and fabric tape are cool too.
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That's a good idea. I just use the top of whatever sock I'm wearing. Same principle, pretty much.
BTW, unless he has a large aquatic reptile chewing on his leg, it's "gaiter" ;-)
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Best Solution to prevent Grease on pants that works for me
The best solution for me is the Leg Shield. It is a leg strap that fits tightly from ankle to right below the knee. It allows me to commute to work in any pants I want and keeps me a little warmer. I think it is far superior to the existing bike leg straps or clips because once I put it on there is no chance of getting chain grease on my pants or getting the pants stuck in the gears. I messed up a pair of cargo pants without this.
It is on Amazon
The best solution for me is the Leg Shield. It is a leg strap that fits tightly from ankle to right below the knee. It allows me to commute to work in any pants I want and keeps me a little warmer. I think it is far superior to the existing bike leg straps or clips because once I put it on there is no chance of getting chain grease on my pants or getting the pants stuck in the gears. I messed up a pair of cargo pants without this.
It is on Amazon
It might look a little funny, but I got a couple pairs of old socks that I cut the feet out of. Pull the elastic tops up and over your pants, and when you get where you're going you can either pull the pantleg out over them, or just pull it off completely.
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Safety pin. Wrap your pants leg snugly and pin it.
Bicycle clips have been popular for like 100 years. They do work if sized properly. Every bike shop used to have several sizes.
Toe straps or velcro straps are pretty good.
Those snap bracelet things aren't secure enough. I've probably lost 10 of them (VDOT gives them away).
As overwrought as it seems, that Leg Shield thing looks effective and convenient, and would protect your pants from road dirt.
Expert as I am with all this, I still have two pair of pants awaiting repair. Go without "just for a short trip" and you will pay!
Once you solve the pants leg problem, you can worry about wearing out the seat and crotch.
Bicycle clips have been popular for like 100 years. They do work if sized properly. Every bike shop used to have several sizes.
Toe straps or velcro straps are pretty good.
Those snap bracelet things aren't secure enough. I've probably lost 10 of them (VDOT gives them away).
As overwrought as it seems, that Leg Shield thing looks effective and convenient, and would protect your pants from road dirt.
Expert as I am with all this, I still have two pair of pants awaiting repair. Go without "just for a short trip" and you will pay!
Once you solve the pants leg problem, you can worry about wearing out the seat and crotch.
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An expensive, but durable and guaranteed solution....
Gaiters from REI. Velco over your entire shin up to the knee of shorter "desert" gaiters. I use them when I ride close to home for a quick errand.
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Gaiters from REI. Velco over your entire shin up to the knee of shorter "desert" gaiters. I use them when I ride close to home for a quick errand.
gaiter - REI at REI - Free shipping on orders of $50 or more
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I was looking for rubber bands in my house yesterday. Couldn't find a single one. Rolled my pants up instead.
I remember having rubber bands all over my parents' house as a kid. I think they must not be as common these days with the way things are packaged, lack of newspapers, etc. It seems weird to think of buying them. I'm pretty sure we had hundreds in a drawer in my parents' house that were collected from items that used them, not purchased at the store.
I've been using Binder Clips with great success this winter.
Binder Clips: Browse Bulldog Clips, Large Binder Clips & More at OfficeMax
The medium size generic ones work with both jeans and lighter weight slacks. Just fold over once upon itself, then clip. Kind of like the clothes line pic earlier in this post, but flat against your leg. The jeans can be a chore to clip if your cuff is particularly beefy or you have a seem in the way.
I like this method more than sock tucking as my ankles would get rather chilly on my morning 10° F commutes.
Binder Clips: Browse Bulldog Clips, Large Binder Clips & More at OfficeMax
The medium size generic ones work with both jeans and lighter weight slacks. Just fold over once upon itself, then clip. Kind of like the clothes line pic earlier in this post, but flat against your leg. The jeans can be a chore to clip if your cuff is particularly beefy or you have a seem in the way.
I like this method more than sock tucking as my ankles would get rather chilly on my morning 10° F commutes.
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don't stick these binder clips on the ends of your fingers.......don't ask me how I know.........
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I use my old blousing straps (Army issue) to keep my pants clear when I ride from building to building in our office complex. They are basically velcro straps in olive green or camoflage colors and are available from most Army-Navy surplus stores.
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