Its been a while i haven't updated this blog. Kinda busy with work at the office. Manage to write another Ride to work solution for you guys.
I've been cycling over 5 kilo every single day and one thing that has freaking annoyed me is protecting the side of my trousers from getting totally ruined by oil from the chain.. and sometimes the worse part is getting bitten by the cranks itself.."
A better solution for commuters is always using a chain guard, which once was standard equipment on most bikes. But then bikes became toys and recreational devices rather that ultilitarian vehicles and the chainguard KAPPOOSSHH disappeared along with fenders, lights, bells, and kickstands... because of the POYOness factor we endup spoiling out trousers.
So without using the chain guard to avoid our POYOness and SKEMA type, Another solution for this is
1) Roll up your pant leg
2) Wear shorts and change pant when arrive to the office
3) Use an ankle strap such as my favourite, the Jandd Reflective Ankle Strap.
The no 3 option is always my favourite which allows me to wear the long pants or khakis pant to work without the need to change...without the need to bring another spare clothes. Jandd Reflective Ankle strap can be found on ebay.. there are many other brand in the market.. but all of them serve the same purpose.If you have the budget and extra money.. go ahead and buy one.
But if you don't have the budget or still think not worth it to spend on it, you can use my solution. My cheaper solution for this is to use a strap band. Usually the strap was used for the shin guard. I took it from the old shin guard its stretchable.
Another solution is to use the old spare tube cut into smaller pieces for the ankle strap. It still stretchable so you will feel comfortable while riding
I've been cycling over 5 kilo every single day and one thing that has freaking annoyed me is protecting the side of my trousers from getting totally ruined by oil from the chain.. and sometimes the worse part is getting bitten by the cranks itself.."
A better solution for commuters is always using a chain guard, which once was standard equipment on most bikes. But then bikes became toys and recreational devices rather that ultilitarian vehicles and the chainguard KAPPOOSSHH disappeared along with fenders, lights, bells, and kickstands... because of the POYOness factor we endup spoiling out trousers.
So without using the chain guard to avoid our POYOness and SKEMA type, Another solution for this is
1) Roll up your pant leg
2) Wear shorts and change pant when arrive to the office
3) Use an ankle strap such as my favourite, the Jandd Reflective Ankle Strap.
The no 3 option is always my favourite which allows me to wear the long pants or khakis pant to work without the need to change...without the need to bring another spare clothes. Jandd Reflective Ankle strap can be found on ebay.. there are many other brand in the market.. but all of them serve the same purpose.If you have the budget and extra money.. go ahead and buy one.
But if you don't have the budget or still think not worth it to spend on it, you can use my solution. My cheaper solution for this is to use a strap band. Usually the strap was used for the shin guard. I took it from the old shin guard its stretchable.
Another solution is to use the old spare tube cut into smaller pieces for the ankle strap. It still stretchable so you will feel comfortable while riding
Old spare tube cut into smaller pieces
Then wrap around your ankle. This is what i use when riding everyday to work. It works!!
Walaaaa now you're safe from the crank and the chain... and not forget is cheaper.. you can try it yourself
Till we meet again..
Ride on!!
Till we meet again..
Ride on!!
3 comments:
slm. ahahaha, sedih jugak tengok device yg buat ikat kaki seluar tu. rubber band pun ok ape... :)
let me just say that i love what you;re doing with your blog. i have recently started commuting to work and it is a joy to read your tips. could you write an article about how do you cycle on roads, especially at roundabouts or when you need to get to the right lane? thanks!
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