Pants legs rolled up us ridged? If you do not want dirty trousers after a ride with the wire rope, you usually decide for this simple way. But there are alternatives.
It is a close connection; however, almost all cyclists are averse: when the oily bicycle chain comes too close to the trouser leg, this is not only a mess and usually broken reflective material, it can also be dangerous. If you want to avoid falls and keep a clean coat, you have some alternatives.
You can, of course, put your trouser leg in the stocking, but there are more practical alternatives that look better and safer. For around five Euros, there are straps made of thin steel, which are attached to the ankle and include the shackles and fabric. However, not everyone feels comfortable. Alternatively, textile versions are available with press studs or Velcro fasteners, which can be attached to the fluttering trouser leg and can be fastened comfortably to the handlebar or luggage carrier after driving. The press service bike advises to opt for a model with reflective strips, because these help to recognize the cyclist in the dark.
The Gift shop Design3000 offers a bicycle strap with Velcro closure and wings for stylishly safe cruising through the city. So the security aspect still gets a fashionable touch. The Fly rider by Donkey product is available in orange, yellow and light gray online for 12 Euros.
If the tour is longer, special cycling gear is available. Although it is about 100 Euros more expensive than a simple sports pants, but can be fixed to the leg differently tight, protects also from the rain and looks more like an ordinary jeans.
Because not only pants but also shoelaces can get lost in the chain, this must also be considered. Anyone who does not want to invest large sums of money in special racing bike shoes from the specialist retailer can order Sneaker from the bicycle reflective garment manufacturer, which has a lacing but protects it with a Velcro strap. If a stroll through the city is undertaken, the at least 50 Euro expensive models with their cushioned running sole are also suitable.