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noglider 04-18-25 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by Leisesturm (Post 23492697)
These reflective ankle bands will. not. slip. down. I guarantee it. I've had mine for years and years. They weren't selling them as hi-viz safety items then, it was purely for keeping your pants cuffs out of your chainring. But they were reflective out the gate. Most ankle bands say they are elastic, these really are! That is the secret to them staying up. Pull them snug before engaging the hook and loop (Velcro) closure. Off you go. Recommended.

I bought these on your recommendation. I've used them only one day so far, but I can say that they didn't slip and felt pretty comfortable. Thank you! They seem much nicer than the bands I've been using which don't look radically different, but these white ones are made by someone who did some better design and testing.

gaucho777 04-22-25 02:14 AM

Change of cloths. My ride to work is somewhat challenging (only 4+ miles, but over 700' climbing) and I'm a heavy sweater, so a change of cloths is a must for me. I wear cycling/spandex shorts under thin/technical/MTB cycling shorts. Long spandex tights in the winter. On top, it's a t-shirt, with light shell jacket if cool. I change into business casual clothes after I arrive and cool off. I'm at work ~30-40 minutes before I have to be presentable. It takes me 5-6 minutes to walk from my classroom to the bathroom, change cloths, drop by the office, pick up my attendance log, and meet the class on the yard.

noglider 04-22-25 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by gaucho777 (Post 23503657)
Change of cloths.

I might end up doing that, but for some reason, I don't like changing clothes. Maybe I'll get used to it. Remind us what you teach?

Right now, I'm in grad school, and there is no place there to store anything. I have to carry everything. Changing would be a pain, but it's OK. I don't sweat heavily.

gaucho777 04-22-25 01:37 PM

@noglider I teach 4th grade, sometimes 4th & 5th together. I’m fortunate that I have some extra cabinet space and a place to park my bike in the classroom during the day.

noglider 04-22-25 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by gaucho777 (Post 23504068)
@noglider I teach 4th grade, sometimes 4th & 5th together. I’m fortunate that I have some extra cabinet space and a place to park my bike in the classroom during the day.

Sorry I forgot that. Very nice. I'm headed to teaching special ed in grades 7 through 12. I don't know where I'll end up, but last year by happenstance, I ended up teaching English in 4th grade. Not what I was aiming for, but I loved it. A former student of mine just sent me a text (through his mother) thanking me for the extra attention I gave him. It's been 10 months since I saw those kids.

rumrunn6 04-23-25 08:45 AM

been very happy w/ these
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5445a0f7ef.jpg
it's a Knee Warmer Knee Brace Sleeve

do you remember this "Pant Stirrups?" thread? see post #11 here

I just have to remember to put them on my ankles, before I put my shoes on

Smaug1 04-28-25 07:31 AM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 23504102)
Sorry I forgot that. Very nice. I'm headed to teaching special ed in grades 7 through 12. I don't know where I'll end up, but last year by happenstance, I ended up teaching English in 4th grade. Not what I was aiming for, but I loved it. A former student of mine just sent me a text (through his mother) thanking me for the extra attention I gave him. It's been 10 months since I saw those kids.

My mom chose 3rd and 4th grades. She said they're old enough to be interesting and fun, but by 5th grade they're already starting to act like know-it-alls and were big enough to hurt her even by accident.

When my daughter was that age, she told me many times: "Enjoy this time. This is a good age." Stanzi had been good ever since about age 4, so I didn't know what she was talking about. Now, she's 13 and can be a real PITA. Definitely a know-it-all.

CVB 05-01-25 10:16 AM

I used various velcro bands, elastic bands, rubber bands, metal clips, old toe straps. But those were all a hassle in at least one way. I either tuck into my socks if they're long enough or I just roll up my cuff. Simple. Works whether I'm wearing jeans or a suit. No extra anything required.

Litespeedlouie 05-01-25 12:36 PM

I don't recommend the slap-type (metal spring band inside a plastic sleeve) at all. I tried a couple including name-brand Nathan, and they did not last much more than a year, due to the plastic sleeve splitting. I'm currently using some Jogalites from a Performance Bike closeout, simple plastic reflective with a fabric liner and velcro. If they wear out, I'll try the Leg Shields. Looks like a good recommendation.

noglider 05-01-25 10:16 PM

Now that the weather is warmer, I'm wearing shorts on my rides at temperatures down to 65šF (18šC). I should be wearing my trouser bands for the reflectivity. Maybe I will. But I haven't done it yet.

Tortuaco 05-02-25 05:49 AM

Hello
Just registred now, and my english is very bad
I use a horse stuff."100 Mesh Adult Horse Riding Half-Chaps - Brown" from Decathl... in images in search engines
With them i get my throusers far away from chain, obviouly, but i was loocking for it mainly for keep the throuser legs upper on my knees
Now it makes my wear trouser like a sweatpants, without any drag when pedaling. much better any toe trap, all them have knee drag
So,.., clean and effort less. People look at me extravagant. i pāss

rumrunn6 05-02-25 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by Tortuaco (Post 23510789)
Hello
Just registred now, and my english is very bad
I use a horse stuff."100 Mesh Adult Horse Riding Half-Chaps - Brown" from Decathl... in images in search engines
With them i get my throusers far away from chain, obviouly, but i was loocking for it mainly for keep the throuser legs upper on my knees
Now it makes my wear trouser like a sweatpants, without any drag when pedaling. much better any toe trap, all them have knee drag
So,.., clean and effort less. People look at me extravagant. i pāss

ah!
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4fb66343ef.jpg

reminds me of hiking "gators" & would def. keep your trousers clean
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...eebb454e85.png

noglider 05-03-25 06:21 AM


Originally Posted by Tortuaco (Post 23510789)
Hello
Just registred now, and my english is very bad

Your English is not very bad. Welcome! Where are you? I'm in New York City.

Tortuaco 05-03-25 08:41 AM

Thanks, the languajes arenīt in my skills
Iīm in Madrid / Spain
And, in Madrid, near a river, where it leaves the city so to anywere i want to go is up.
Itīs like left behide the drain and climb the sides of a bathtub. Iīm very old.
Sometime i read you and i learn a lot, thanks a lot. This time i can tell this, it goes very well for me and i havenīt seen anyone using this solution

Tortuaco 05-03-25 08:42 AM

I prefer this one, it eliminates the knees drag with any throuser i wear

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The Decthlonīs is the best that i found for biking, it is very comfortable, easy to wear beside the bike in the sidewalk, it worths for conmuting, warmly in Winter, almost fresh in summer, very clean, …,very well

For equestrianism there are much better, in really leather, well done, very nice, with horses but that i tried in stores are dificult to put on.

This other ones, for countryside, with their stones, thorns, weeds

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Tortuaco 05-03-25 08:58 AM

I prefer the first that you sow, it eliminates the knees drag with any throuser i wear
The Decthlonīs is the best that i found for biking, it is very comfortable, easy to wear beside the bike in the sidewalk, it worths for conmuting, warmly in Winter, almost fresh in summer, very clean, …,very well

For equestrianism there are much better, in really leather, well done, very nice. With horses but that i tried them in stores and are dificult to put on.
I tried welding legs too,or DIY with sweing machine. other...[/QUOTE]

noglider 04-09-26 09:33 PM

Leisesturm I want to thank you again for the trouser band recommendation. I've used them a lot now. They seem to be made of neoprene or something like that. They're slightly elastic, and the insides create enough friction against my trousers. They look like they're very reflective, too, though I haven't tested that.

79pmooney 04-09-26 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 23493018)
I forgot to list one of my criteria: I'm super sensitive to some things. Some things that are slightly tight register as painful for me. I sure am quirky! So that eliminates the metal bands Darth Lefty recommends. Maybe I'll try the ones Leisesturm links. They won't require a change of any habits. I guess the secret is that the inside is neoprene!

But sun sleeves! I never would have thought of that! And I could put reflective material on them. I agree that reflective thingies on our ankles is a great enhancement. Maybe they're better than lights, but I'm not going to replace lights with them.

Good suggestions, everyone. Thank you. And keep them coming.

Different bands have different shapes. I have a pair I got as a pre-teen that are sublime. Many pairs are "only if I really have to" uncomfortable. About 5 years ago I found a pair that are pretty good. They don't have reflective properties (or the area is very small) but with good fit, work very well and are easy to carry and put on and carry nicely in any pockets including full dress pants.

Now at night, I second Trahak. Good, bright either reflecting or light going up and down simply works. Nothing else out there does that. People see it even if they are not consciously aware. (I used the French Wonderlight on my ankle or calf for decades. Not ideal for comfort, 2 C size batteries so poor run time 'til Durace hit the scene. My ankles took a beating - especially on the fix gear; I had to stuff material under the spring to keep it from getting compressed. A lot of compromises but ... I lived just outside Boston, commuted in for years with no car. Back before bike paths. And I"m here.)

Kiwisaver 04-30-26 07:20 PM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 23492547)
I've been using elastic trouser bands for a long time. The ends stay together with velcro.

They've been annoying me. My ankles are narrower than my calves so the bands slip down. I have to adjust them at inconvenient times.

Long ago, I had these oversized clips similar to paper clips. Their purpose was to clip the trousers at the bottoms to narrow them. It was another approach, but I don't think I want to do that. I could try binder clips.

Now I'm thinking of using these bands. They would go under my heels in my shoes and pull my trousers down. I suppose I'll discover the flaw in this idea, too. Probably, it will be that I have to keep them in my shoes and let them dangle or take my shoes off to remove them.

My commuting mantra has always been: Don't commute in your work clothes or work in your commuting clothes. There are presentable sports pants that have side zippers that take away that overlap eliminating the need for any kind of strap. I have 3 pair. The only concession is making sure you put you socks on before your pants.

noglider 05-01-26 07:27 AM

Nah, changing clothes is very inconvenient for me.

Ooh, how about some velcro on the insides of the pants cuffs and somehow sticks to the socks? The question is, how would one disable this system when not needed?

streetsurfer 05-01-26 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 23737423)
Nah, changing clothes is very inconvenient for me.

Ooh, how about some velcro on the insides of the pants cuffs and somehow sticks to the socks? The question is, how would one disable this system when not needed?

By covering the hook side with another (stitched in place on a dongle) patch of the velcro's pile side

noglider 05-01-26 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by streetsurfer (Post 23737452)
By covering the hook side with another (stitched in place on a dongle) patch of the velcro's pile side

Clever!


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