Protecting trousers from oil and tearing

[Ben M]

Just tuck 'em into your socks.

 

[epicurus.]

I tuck the right leg of my jeans into my sock when I'm riding around town but cycling is still managing to destroy my jeans with oil

How? Is the chainring tearing through your socks into your jeans? Tearing into your jeans above your socks?

 

[snorri]

I find these chain ring guards effective when used along with trouser clips.
http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/105570.html
The outer face of the guard is best rubbed with a cloth every now and again to keep it clean.

 

[MajorMantra]

How? Is the chainring tearing through your socks into your jeans? Tearing into your jeans above your socks?

It's just the oil. I always seem to end up with some on my trousers. I think it tends to happen when I'm standing at lights with one foot clipped in.

Matthew

 

[summerdays]

I've purposely bought slim fit jeans in a dark colour specifically for cycling to avoid this, though I still wear the others with combinations of tucked into socks/rolled up (both legs) and snap bands.

 

[epicurus.]

It's just the oil. I always seem to end up with some on my trousers. I think it tends to happen when I'm standing at lights with one foot clipped in.

Matthew

Unclip the left foot, not the right one. Job done.

 

[grhm]

Try fitting a chain case or guard - something like a Hebie Chainguard. I've seen a better looking one that also covers the lower chain run and can extend or shorten for different size bikes but I can't find it just now...

On my old commuter, I had a metal chain case/chain guard that was part of the bike (painted to match). Commuted in suit trousers, jeans etc. - never had a problem until the bike died of old age and lack of maintenance.

 

[colcazal]

Give your chain a good clean it shouldn't be dirty! Relube with finishline dry lube. Tuck your leans into your sock as stated previous.

Colcazal

 

[Arch]

I just tuck my trouserleg into my sock. Or just recently I got a reflective ankle band with 4 little LEDs in it and a velcro fastening - £1 from the pound shop!

 

[HJ]

I tuck the right leg of my jeans into my sock when I'm riding around town but cycling is still managing to destroy my jeans with oil. I'm just resigned to it...

Matthew

You just need to clean your chain Matthew there is too much oil on it...

 

[MajorMantra]

You just need to clean your chain Matthew there is too much oil on it...

Can I help it if I love my bike too much?

Matthew

 

[MadoneRider1991]

Just tuck your troos into your socks!

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