Gripper elastic

[OakLeaf]

What happens if you put them on under your shorts instead of over?

[withm]

What happens if you put them on under your shorts instead of over?

They fall down. That is why I want to sew on gripper elastic. The gripper on my shorts (all 6 pr) is just not enough to hold the knee warmers up and I spend most of my ride tugging at them and tucking them under the shorts again. Not a good move for a moving bike.

[Kano]

Check here

Seattle Fabrics has either the 50 yard roll, or if you scroll down, you can get it by the yard. I don't think there's going to be anything special to sewing it -- look at the stitching used on your shorts!

Karen in Boise

[mimitabby]

i gave up on leg warmers. they just don't fit right and they have elastics. and they always fall down...

[Crankin]

I got some good ones from Sheila Moon. She has them in actual sizes. Normally I don't like her stuff, but they work! I still get a bit of the sausage effect, but some days they make more sense than tights or knickers (and I only have one pair of knickers), especially if it's early in the day and it will be warming up later, or vice versa.

[kadoozie]

I tried this on a jersey that kept riding up: very cheap quick fix!

Find a tube of clear silicone sealant (I used RTV silicone sealant) and spread a thin strip along the top edge. Let it dry for 2-3 days, it will leave a rubbery film that will grip perfectly.

Should be able to buy it at your local hardware store

[withm]

RTV - whoda thunk? I'll try it. Worst that can happen is that it doesn't work and I'm no worse off than I am now. Thanks for the brainstorm!

I imagine it will get cool enough to need the knee warmers again someday.