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Old 05-21-2011, 12:49 AM
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Ok, this might b a stupid question but please tolerate it. Whenever I ride, my pants legs sometimes roll up over my boots. Anyone else have this issue? If u did, what fixed it? I tried the things that snap to you pants leg and go under the boot, but they are cumbersome. Any ideas?
 
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bicycle riders used to have these little elastic dog collar thingies to keep there pants out of the chain. or ride backwards LOL HA..and you thought i was gonna say nails.
 
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Ha ha! I suppose buying all new tapered leg jeans would b an option.
 
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Edit: Nevermind, shoulda read your post better.
 

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Originally Posted by Jbizzle
Ok, this might b a stupid question but please tolerate it. Whenever I ride, my pants legs sometimes roll up over my boots. Anyone else have this issue? If u did, what fixed it? I tried the things that snap to you pants leg and go under the boot, but they are cumbersome.Any ideas?
duct tape. It fixes almost everything.
 
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So, are you wearing pants or jeans? If you're wearing jeans, bell bottoms might be a style not to consider. If your pants are light and flapping in the wind, it might be time to grab a couple of elastic bands, or tuck them in your boots.
 
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A well placed safety pin through my boot lace and hooked to the inside of my jeans hem works for me. Do it right, you can't even see it. Most boot cut jeans today are cut too big at the hem. Straight legs work better, but aren't as comfortable for me.
 
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Just buy a pair of pants one size longer. worked for me.
 
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Just buy a pair of pants one size longer. worked for me.
regular pants for just wearing are 33x34, on the bike I wear 33x36; no more flying up.
 
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I wear jeans, I should have specified that. And your right, the bootcut one fit alot better than the straight leg ones, at least for me. I'm gonna try the safety pin. I think that just might be the solution ive been looking for.
 


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