Trueblood

wow, ok, thanks for this link. I want those as well. I wear the leg protector because, for some reason, my tights get chewed up in the winter, and...my right leg gets chewed up in the summer, if I only use some sort of cuff band. between the front derailleur and the outer ring itself, I end up with grease and cuts on my legs\tights. Maybe it's my city riding style.

I think I will ADD the reflective bands you link to above. I read somewhere recently that neon yellow clothing is not really all that effective at night, and that reflective material, especially for the side of the bike and rider, are key. Certainly in the winter, my commute is in the dark on both ends. Thanks.

rumrunn6

or you can add reflective tape

Trueblood

yeah, I have some on the bike, but would not use it on clothing.

rumrunn6

if you consider ankle wraps / leg protectors clothing

but on that topic, I have added reflective tape to clothing w/ pretty good results. nothing that I would wash, just outer garments specifically for commuting in foul weather

snow pants

rain jacket

Leisesturm

The thing with ankle straps ... calves taper. No matter where on your shin you place the strap, it WILL start to slide down no matter how tightly you affix it. I have only found one strap that is elastic enough that it will continue to grip after adjusted to size with the velcro fitting. The Leg Shields straps I linked earlier. Those metal clips probably would work too, but they are NOT reflective. And they probably are NOT $8.99 for a pair. So why not get a set of ankle bands that are 2" wide, elastic AND reflective as Hell? I can't think of a reason not to have a set near where you keep your helmet, shoes, gloves and other gear.

Daniel4

So that's why they are called ankle straps. You're supposed to wrap them around your....ankles.

rumrunn6

this worked out pretty well tonight


funny how high up the leg the chain ring has access to. it's not just the ankle

Leisesturm

Maybe that works for you, but I'm pretty sure this thread exists because that doesn't work for everyone. In fact there are a couple of pictures in this thread where the poster is wearing their 'ankle' straps about where I do, in fact, where most people do: just below mid-calf, i.e. just above the ankle. Any lower and the cuff usually pulls out and the strap falls. Not that it matters. I've found something that works for me. Works so well that I actually chortled out loud about your attempt at sarcasm at my expense. You have no idea ...

Daniel4

Well we know why it doesn't work for you. It's because you are trying to keep them on your shins and calves. And then because your calves are tapered (your words), those ankle straps fall down to your.... ankles. Surprise, surprise.

rumrunn6

used the knee brace again. this time didn't try to cover the top of the boot. this seemed to work even better

altho, since yesterday was so mild I could have just used my cycling pants instead of these winter pants
but it was OK, I wasn't too hot