Bike to Work Khakis

[MrBern]

Teflon reflective trim cuffed pants & lined in the pockets. Bike safely at nite.

Video demo:
http://www.cordarounds.com/bike-to-work/

 

[Jay]

Ewww.

 

[Dinerman]

That's a really good idea- classic on the outside- effective safety reflective gear discreetly hidden.

 

[Tomasso]

Gimmick!!

I see the rolled cuffs sliding down into the front sprocket/bottom bracket at some point (a universal problem since the invention of the bicycle) . Mind you, you'll be safe until that point.

 

[Geesie]

Tip: I use elastic bands to keep my pants out of the chain.

 

[ortega76]

When I biked as a student, I used a "geek strap". It's a nylon/elastic band that velcros over your cuff and had reflective tape sewn on it. I paid $5 for a pair and they lasted me years until I lost them.

 

[Fletch]

Are the trou stain resistant, for those of us who prefer to ride fenderless?

And where do you keep your wallet if you need to fly the hip pockets?

 

[Tomasso]

Are the trou stain resistant, for those of us who prefer to ride fenderless?

Just get the matching pants.

 

[Fletch]

That's either from BMX or...uh...BMX without the 'X'.

 

[Kostya]

What you need is a real bike...

An English 3-speed, that is, with a fully enclosed chaincase and of course mudguards. Add a proper skirtguard if you're a lady.

Here's my wife's 1940s/50s New Hudson:

 

[Godfrey]

Personally prefer Dashing Tweeds as a cycling fashion choice.

Or something for the ladies:

 

[Brian Sheridan]

The Musuem of Modern Art (MOMA) has leg clips to keep your pant legs from getting caught in the chain. They are designed like the wings of Mercury (or FTD) and are not that expensive. You can order them online from MOMA, I believe.

 

[MB5]

One thing to consider is how many times you can wash them before the illuminNITE wears out. I cannot find any info on the webpage for the pants or the fabric about the number of wash cycles you get out of the material.

 

[Tomasso]

Personally prefer Dashing Tweeds as a cycling fashion choice.

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