I learned my lesson!

Ok, I know I had mentioned in another thread about how I don't care for those velcro strap thingies to keep my pants out of my drivetrain. Well, on Saturday, I almost totalled myself when my chain grabbed my pant leg. I went down, but my helmet and a little luck prevented any serious hurt.

One ruined pair of pants and a little embarrassment later, and I have reconsidered the whole "geek strap" thing.

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Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on April 15, 2009 at 5:35pm
Roll the pants man! Drive side pant ride is a fashion statement.
Permalink Reply by alex on April 15, 2009 at 7:52pm
haha...gotta represent!

h3 said:
Drive side pant ride is a fashion statement.

Depends on which side of Central Park Vando lives on . . .
Permalink Reply by Vondo on April 15, 2009 at 8:14pm
HA I am west of central park.

h3 said:
Drive side pant ride is a fashion statement.

Depends on which side of Central Park Vando lives on . . .
Permalink Reply by Chuck a Muck on April 16, 2009 at 1:52am
Hey only U.S. Army Paratroopers are allowed to blouse their pants!!!
Now drop and give me 20 Leg!!!
( Leg; non Airborne )

BK said:

I use blousers. They're a military item and I see they go on Amazon for a whopping 65 cents. I like them because they hold their elasticity and don't come off.
Permalink Reply by David Travis on April 16, 2009 at 2:03am
Winter riding is about survival. Traction on the pedals is fine. Boots are warmer too. What works works. NYTime today has a Style Section article on bicycle fashion regarding the Amsterdam bicycle. Note they have chain guards as permanent fix for your problem. Also skirt guards. I'm sure it could all be made of carbon fiber for weight weenies.

Vando said:
Just reading that makes me worry thinking about what kind of traction you get on your pedals... I wouldn't have the "cobbles" to ride like that.

David Travis said:
This winter and all through our raw spring, I'm wearing riding (cowboy) boots. Perfect for tucking in your pant legs. Don't cleat on, however.
Permalink Reply by joe on April 16, 2009 at 7:06am
ive had that happen befor as well...was in a hurry to get home...was gettin ready to cross a street...pants caught...cars comming...pedal harder...rip pants...about wreck...it sucked...never again will i not roll that pant leg up. haha.
Permalink Reply by Rachel on April 17, 2009 at 5:03pm
Yeah, no need to tuck or buy a thingy for $7 or use a rubberband. Just roll a few cuffs up on one side - wear a wacky colored sock. Actually I do like my velcro reflector, but often misplace it.

Guys in the military wear blouses?
Permalink Reply by David Travis on April 18, 2009 at 2:00am
Rachel is right, the solution is better more attractive socks. J sells them in his Hyde Park shop. Brava lady.

Rachel said:
Yeah, no need to tuck or buy a thingy for $7 or use a rubberband. Just roll a few cuffs up on one side - wear a wacky colored sock. Actually I do like my velcro reflector, but often misplace it.

Guys in the military wear blouses?
Permalink Reply by alex on April 18, 2009 at 3:10pm
Don't know about the paratroopers but some guys use them to make a neat looking crease on their trousers instead of tucking them into their combat boots.

Rachel said:
Yeah, no need to tuck or buy a thingy for $7 or use a rubberband. Just roll a few cuffs up on one side - wear a wacky colored sock. Actually I do like my velcro reflector, but often misplace it.

Guys in the military wear blouses?
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on April 21, 2009 at 9:09am
I tend to always have balloon twisting balloons with me...they work really well for holding pant legs as well. I've also used them to tie down lights and to make other minor repairs. However, I'm assuming most people doing have a stock pile like me.

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