Now that its getting colder in Colorado, I have notice the the cold air goes right up the pants legs because your legs are pointing forward, burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I thought about that as I was going to the rally last week. My Carhartts are thicker and warmer but they have a large leg opening. I went with my jeans that are smaller at the leg opening to prevent that. When it gets colder I'm hoping my taller boots will help.
I use my F3 to commute sometimes so I am wearing dress slacks. Was never a problem with my RS because your legs are tucked up under you. Might have to blouse my boots like I did in the military.
remember the close pins used the keep your slack cuffs from rubbing your bicycle chain..?? Or the wide rubber band used for the same reason.?? Well they can work here to keep the air out...
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remember the close pins used the keep your slack cuffs from rubbing your bicycle chain..?? Or the wide rubber band used for the same reason.?? Well they can work here to keep the air out...
A couple of Velcro straps should "seal the deal" for you!
Now that its getting colder in Colorado, I have notice the the cold air goes right up the pants legs because your legs are pointing forward, burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
If you get a pair of the "slender" or "boot cut" jeans and then wear a motorcycle boot that is about 12" tall - that combination works really well at keeping the wind from going up the pants leg. Just slide the jeans over the boot top, and it seals pretty good. Since it wasn't that long ago that I rode a 2-wheel bike (H-D); I think the F3 is much warmer overall (on those brisk cool rides). My knees don't get near as cold as they used to. Of course I did not have a fairing, and only a modest windshield. Naturally I have a nice pair of leather chaps for the really cold rides.
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remember the close pins used the keep your slack cuffs from rubbing your bicycle chain..?? Or the wide rubber band used for the same reason.?? Well they can work here to keep the air out...
Ah! The good ol' bicycle clip!
Of course these can now be had in a much more modern format......using Velcro! Most mountain bike shops sell 'em.
Can't say that I suffer with the problem as I ride with calf length boots in colder weather. The top of the boots "fills" the
leg of my kevlar or leather jeans so no draught. (draft)
Diamond Gusset riding jeans have velcro at the bottom of the legs just for this problem. http://gusset.com/defender/
Doggoneit Highwayman this post has cost me big time. I bought a pair of the Defenders and loved them. I just looked at their Black Friday sale and bought another pair and a couple of pairs of their other jeans. The Defenders do work great and I am hoping the Kevlar on the knees will provide some wind protection too. I should have just used rubber bands.
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Doggoneit Highwayman this post has cost me big time. I bought a pair of the Defenders and loved them. I just looked at their Black Friday sale and bought another pair and a couple of pairs of there other jeans. The Defenders do work great and I am hoping the Kevlar on the knees will provide some wind protection too. I should have just used rubber bands.
The Kevlar lined parts do give an extra layer--but I do not use mine when the weather gets below 45 degrees or so. Chaps over jeans or the first gear riding pants (liner in or out) and the Velcro bottom tightners.
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All good ideas above. Nothing is worse than cold air shooting up your pant legs while cruising down the road. Tucking the jeans into the boots (zipper top part preferred) will stop the air flow.
The stirrup type devices also work well--but you are still going to get some breeze.
Regular riding pants with or without liners. They usually have Velcro tightners built in--so no tucking is necessary.
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Of course these can now be had in a much more modern format......using Velcro! Most mountain bike shops sell 'em.
Can't say that I suffer with the problem as I ride with calf length boots in colder weather. The top of the boots "fills" the
leg of my kevlar or leather jeans so no draught. (draft)
These are what I remember using to keep my long pants out of the chain.
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I found some black military blousing straps. I cant ware jeans to work or any type of biker pants. I dont have to worry about it for awhile anyway. It was 3 degrees this morning.
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
A couple of Velcro straps should "seal the deal" for you! 
F3 is much warmer overall (on those brisk cool rides). My knees don't get near as cold as they used to. Of course I did not have a fairing, and only a modest windshield. Naturally I have a nice pair of leather chaps for the really cold rides.
