How long a coat can you get away with while riding a bike.
03-16-17, 07:08 PM
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How long a coat can you get away with while riding a bike.
Hey so how long a coat do you think you can get away with while riding a bike. I have had a coat get trapped in the wheel before which was full length. Do you think a knee length trenchcoat for example would still be long enough to mess things up while riding a bike?
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I wouldn't wear anything longer than hip length. In fact, I have a cycling jacket that is slightly longer than hip length and it causes me problems by getting hooked on the back of my saddle.
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You could put on your coat(s), get on your bike and find out. Wouldn't have to wait for someone on the internet to guess.
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All depends, If you're a serious cycling enthusiast you'll almost certainly die.
Otherwise, millions of people all around the world wear trenchcoats, long skirts and traditional ethnic clothing while riding a bicycle.
Otherwise, millions of people all around the world wear trenchcoats, long skirts and traditional ethnic clothing while riding a bicycle.
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FYI, many (most, all?) of the commercially available dress guards require a fender with perforations to accept the hooks.
But, if you don't have the right fenders, and can't find a dress guard that doesn't need holes, it's easy enough to sew one that wraps over a typical fender.
But, if you don't have the right fenders, and can't find a dress guard that doesn't need holes, it's easy enough to sew one that wraps over a typical fender.
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Here's a large selection of clip on guards and hardware.
https://en.hollandbikeshop.com/bicyc.../dress-guards/
And some more that show mounting options in the additional images.
https://www.dutchbikebits.com/mudgua...coat-protector
https://www.dutchbikebits.com/mudgua...pp-yeppie-feet
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I have ridden while wearing a trenchcoat. When I do, it is on an upright bike and I ride fairly slowly. Never had a problem with it getting caught in the wheel.
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Hey would I be able to get away with riding this on a drop bar bike?
I miss being able to wear long coats since I started riding everywhere instead of paying for the tube. I ride an old racing bike if that matters and go fairly fast.
Women leather jackets vintage biker Long Trench coat can removed short Jacket AA | eBay
I miss being able to wear long coats since I started riding everywhere instead of paying for the tube. I ride an old racing bike if that matters and go fairly fast.
Women leather jackets vintage biker Long Trench coat can removed short Jacket AA | eBay
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Hey would I be able to get away with riding this on a drop bar bike?
I miss being able to wear long coats since I started riding everywhere instead of paying for the tube. I ride an old racing bike if that matters and go fairly fast.
Women leather jackets vintage biker Long Trench coat can removed short Jacket AA | eBay
I miss being able to wear long coats since I started riding everywhere instead of paying for the tube. I ride an old racing bike if that matters and go fairly fast.
Women leather jackets vintage biker Long Trench coat can removed short Jacket AA | eBay
03-17-17, 01:43 PM
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get yourself a moto jacket > they are purpose designed for 2 wheels and will give you protection in the hot or cold > icon, speed & strength, vanson ($$), or the general stuff on ebay
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