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Covering the front gears for commute to work
Phoenix1 
| 18 Jun 09:48 |
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Joined: 01 Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Bike: My Profile | Is there something I can put on my bikes front gears to make sure I do not rip or mark my trousers on the cycle to work? I have ties for my trousers that work well but this would be an extra piece of mind. Kind regards Phoenix |
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dudley
| 18 Jun 12:45 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | a change of trousers? there's a chap round here that cycles to work wearing a single gaiter as well. you see full chain guards on kids bikes, and some quite 'old school' bikes, but i've not seen any on a newer bike. What have you got? that said, i've just typed "bicycle chain guard" into google- there seems to be things out there for you. |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular | |
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mr.mole
| 18 Jun 15:35 |
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 Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 47 Bike: My Profile | Im lucky enough to have somewhere at work to get washed and changed when i get there, If I didnt I wouldnt ride as although its only 12 miles there, I would be well sweaty. But i do think cycle clips for trousers are the best idea as they are really cheap. |
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soren
| 19 Jun 04:41 |
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Joined: 09 Jan 2010 Posts: 90 Bike: My Profile | Do you carry a ruck sack, but better still invest in a Topeak MTX Beam Rack with an Topeak MTX Bag, that way you can wear your cycling leggings and keep you work wear neat clean and safely stored away. |
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dudley
| 19 Jun 15:21 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | mr. mole no shower should not need no commute. you are indeed lucky, but after extensive research, i can reveal that a 13 mile commute with no shower does not have to be smell at all. two important factors 1 - make sure you and your kit is clean in the morning. Have a shower before you ride 2 - make sure you are well hydrated. pint of water before bed. as long as you have a towel down and throw a splash of water on your face, and have 5 or 10 minutes to sit and cool down before getting suited and booted, you'l be absolutely fine. Clean clothes and a hydrated body doesn't stop sweat, but it makes for non-sweaty sweat. you can go to town with the deoderants (Glasgow shower) too if that's your bag. Never have any complaints at work |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular | |
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