Trouser Protection

Craig321

Hi,

Now that it's winter I've been looking for something to stop my trousers getting caught in my chain. I've already ruined a pair of jeans like this (luckily they were old and ripped already).

I've been looking at the Deuter Trousers Protector & the Brooks Trouser Strap which is basically a piece of material that straps round your leg using velcro, and also plastic trouser clips (not sure about them).

The clips look pretty good for something cheaper, but really do look like they'll just snap off the first time my leg goes anywhere near the chain and end up chewing up my trousers anyway.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

nicklouse

Lycra leggings under shorts.

Craig321

I'm not really one to get dressed to go cycling, I like to just put my bag & gloves on and leave.

Mountain biking + Lycra don't suit each other either :P

cooldad

Neither do jeans, especially in winter. Thick heavy and will stay wet for months.
Or just tuck them in your socks.

Craig321

True. I wear shorts as much as possible, but when it gets below 0°C then I'm going to want to wear some trousers!

I have been looking into getting myself some light weight waterproof trousers, but will still have the problem of them getting caught in the chain. I really hate wearing tight clothes, so that's out of the question unfortunately.

Is something like the Deuter Trouser Protector / Brooks Trouser Strap the only thing that'll really work in my case?

MrChuck

Can't quite believe I'm weighing in to a thread about trouser clips, but I have some of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23571

They, you know, keep my trousers out of the chain. And they go in my pocket when I take them off. Sorted. Also they're reflective or fluro.

But maybe there is another trouser clip out there that has a better spec.

cooldad

I've got some of these lying around from a charity ride but never used them.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=16921

Nick's advice is the best idea. Almost impossible to stay dry without sweating like a pig, so trying to stay warm is better than trying to stay dry.
Lycra works. When it's really cold I cover it with a pair of cheap trackpants.

popstar

Lycra is the future. If it goes wet, lycra pants dry fast. They are warmer than emo-kid jeans, nice on the skin and don't have these troubles mentioned before. Lycra pants+shorts is the way to go mister.

cooldad

popstar wrote:

Lycra is the future. If it goes wet, lycra pants dry fast. They are warmer than emo-kid jeans, nice on the skin and don't have these troubles mentioned before. Lycra pants+shorts is the way to go mister.

So nice on the skin you might even shave your legs and become a roadie.

mobilekat

There is nothing as chaffing as wet denim....

Ok, so if thats how you get your kicks go for it, but lycra leggings as so much more comfortable- just shove shorts over the top and you have warm legs and no fabric in the chain!

cat_with_no_tail

Have I missed something here? Why can't you just tuck your trouser leg in your sock? :?

Personally though, I wear 3/4 baggies, with lycra under them. Best of both worlds then.

kopite1979

Buy some cycling trousers, look like combats but are tailored to keep your leg out of your chainset
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/end ... gn=froogle

sdas777

get a chainguard, if you're intent on wearing non bike clothing? they look okay and weigh nowt now.

ride_whenever

Or a pashley with a chain and skirt guard...

Perhaps get some decent cycling trousers, there are plenty around with ankle straps so you can keep one side tight and out of the way.


Personally just wear lycra and shorts / 3/4 lengths, it works better, you stay at the right temperature and you'll accept that as a mtber you look like an idiot most of the time anyway so why bother.

benpinnick

Slap wraps are the one. You can keep them attached to the bike when you're not using them.

benpinnick

Slap wraps are the one. You can keep them attached to the bike when you're not using them.

russyork

I use either a pair of Endura Singletrack trousers:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=19051

Or as mentioned by others, shorts with lycra underneath

bartimaeus

benpinnick wrote:

Slap wraps are the one. You can keep them attached to the bike when you're not using them.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_228860

£2.99 at Halfords - and on BuyOne get one 1/2 Price... they act like trouser clips, but are also hi-viz - and they don't need any fastening

Foobies

Pull your socks up, wear cheap"Chavez trakkie bottumz" or just MTFU?

mijimon

ok guys, i've just invented something that'll take care of this problem and looks pretty cool (gonna look better than clips, straps or tucking into socks at least ). Cant say too much yet as i'm still doing some field work, but soon as that's done and I get the patent, i'll let you know.

The Rookie

Just go double and bash, the bash will act as a trouser guard!