Anyone figured out a chain ring protection option for pant cuffs?

[BarryS]

skinny jeans

so your leg is protected but your crotch gets no circulation ? i don't get how kids can wear those skinny pants . It's like the opposite of the overly big look to way to small look lol .

On the direction of the thread . Pants for golf (which have the newer stretch design . Often have snaps at the cuff. So when the course is wet your pant ends stay dry. Plus they are comfortable and convenient

 

[BarryS]

I had the same issue..ruined several pants even with a cuff clip.
Just finished this DIY mod.
BEFORE
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AFTER
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Ten Crypto Credits to the first person who correctly guesses what I used for the chain guard.

Looks like a soup bowl you bored the center out of and made attachment points . Plastic no doubt

 

[BarryS]

I had the same issue..ruined several pants even with a cuff clip.
Just finished this DIY mod.
BEFORE
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AFTER
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Ten Crypto Credits to the first person who correctly guesses what I used for the chain guard.

FRIZBEE

 

[McCorby]

FRIZBEE

You did see I guessed that and won 6 or 7 posts ago?!?

 

[BarryS]

You did see I guessed that and won 6 or 7 posts ago?!?

No I didn't . No biggie Good for whoever that was .

 

[JES2020]

No I didn't . No biggie Good for whoever that was .

Don't worry, you may have another chance to be the BIG winner !

 

[highpockets]

Tuck them in your sock. I know, I know, it looks goofy. But then again, your riding an ebike, not a sports car. We all probably look goofy to the non-e-bike world.

 

[FlatSix911]

In California we just wear shorts year-round... problem solved.

 

[JES2020]

In California we just wear shorts year-round... problem solved.

mmmm, I lived in So Cal and I remember wearing long pants.... on bikes too.

 

[JES2020]

Tuck them in your sock. I know, I know, it looks goofy. But then again, your riding an ebike, not a sports car. We all probably look goofy to the non-e-bike world.

Ahh, speak for your self, I look good on my ebike !
On the other hand, I've seen some pretty goofy looking "sports car" drivers.

 

[Sierratim]

In California we just wear shorts year-round... problem solved.

28°F a few mornings ago here in Nor Cal, too cool for me to wear shorts!

I wear long pants on all my rides this time of year, often over a thermal base layer, etc. I use velcro ankle straps that have worked well for years to protect my pants legs, though I am careful to fold my pants out and away from the chain ring before attaching the ankle strap.

 

[JES2020]

Remember the old style bikes that had the full chain guard? Too much weight for the racers today I guess.
Didn't have to worry about brushing up against the chain with those.
I have several grease ruined pants that I only use to ride with, even with the clips...but now I could wear white dress pants if I want.

 

[Latitude]

Remember the old style bikes that had the full chain guard? Too much weight for the racers today I guess.
Didn't have to worry about brushing up against the chain with those.View attachment 77880
I have several grease ruined pants that I only use to ride with, even with the clips...but now I could wear white dress pants if I want.

My bike came with one of those, suitable for a commuter bike. But I have had to deal with chain issues numerous times in my off-road riding, and it made access to the chain overly complicated. Much better with the circular guard I now have installed.

 

[JES2020]

My bike came with one of those, suitable for a commuter bike. But I have had to deal with chain issues numerous times in my off-road riding, and it made access to the chain overly complicated. Much better with the circular guard I now have installed.

Yeah I can see that being an issue. Not to keep tooting my horn, but the tolerance between the guard and the chain is so tight it also serves as a chain stay, like yours.

 

[reed scott]

Yeah, I'm with Sierratim. Double sided stick to itself velcro. Still get gunk on the pants but at least they don't get chewed up.

 

[JES2020]

Yeah, I'm with Sierratim. Double sided stick to itself velcro. Still get gunk on the pants but at least they don't get chewed up.

I could tell you the secret to making this fool proof free "universal" ring guard...but then I'd have to kill you !

 

[ki11a]

Urban Drivestyle has a Chain Guarding Tube thingy for protecting pants....but good luck getting it shipped because they are based in Germany. I guess you could rig one up yourself though.

 

[JES2020]

I had the same issue..ruined several pants even with a cuff clip.
Just finished this DIY mod.
BEFORE
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AFTER
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Ten Crypto Credits to the first person who correctly guesses what I used for the chain guard.

Went for the second ride of the season today and boy was it windy, lucky I decided to try out my balaclava and goggles.
Funny thing, I noticed my pants leg cuff slapping against the chain guard, and automatically I moved my leg away from the guard ! When I looked down and saw that the guard was completely protecting my pant cuff from the chain, I realized it's gona take some time before I can relax and stop worrying about my pants getting gunk ed up !
Nothing succeeds like success !

 

[Newby]

If I cant find my leg band I just tuck my pant leg into my sock, but you need to have real socks on.

 

[JES2020]

If I cant find my leg band I just tuck my pant leg into my sock, but you need to have real socks on.

Even then you have to worry about brushing your leg against the chainring.