bike grease!

[derailed]

I know it's retro, but have you considered a chain guard?

You can make one out of lightweight ply ( luan ) and some simple hardware, with not much more than a box cutter, a screw driver, 2 or 3 clamps or zip ties, and some cardboard and tape for prototypes. Spray painting it in and out will help it survive the weather.

[keepclimbing]

Thanks for all the ideas. And especially to Thorn--I've been using the gaitors to protect the bottom half of my pants and it really works well for me. I actually fold the pants up at mid-calf, wrap the gaitor around the leg and velcro to close. It's very easy to get in-and-out quickly and the pants aren't badly wrinkled. I've been using them on those occasion that I actually want to look decent when I arrive somewhere and don't think I'll have the time or the place to change clothes. And as a bonus--since the weather has been so bitter, it's provided one additional layer against the wind.

[smurfalicious]

Best bike cuff ever: http://www.deuterusa.com/products/pr...bike&tert=bike

My roommate has one and it rocks! The regular velcro ones don't help much for me because all my jeans are boot cut as a result of the horse. So I can wrap the little velcro band around but there's still so much slack it still gets greasy. This thing covers enough area if I place it right that there's no grease. Problem is I'm not allowed to borrow that one regularly like his million others.

[keepclimbing]

Cool cuff...thanks for the tip! Lots less bulky than the gaitors. Ummm...and maybe you should order yourself one, too?