You know, those pants probably would have been just fine when you weren't riding your bike. I wouldn't have thrown them away.

 

The 'heel shifter' is the first thing I removed when I got my FatBoy, but I saved it as a 'spare' for future use.

On the FatBoy the heel shifter lever is the exact same lever that is used for the toe shifter, and it's always good to have a spare shifter lever.

 

 

One more reason to wear chaps

I always wondered about those wallets with a chain. I assume the idea is that if it works it's way out of your pocket while riding the chain is suppose to catch it, but it always seemed the chain is just the right length for it to catch in the wheel if that actually happened.

 

Hmm... I managed to learn that lesson in middle school with a pair of athletic shoes and 10 speed bike. Considering how it worked out for me back then, I'm glad to hear your buddy was able to resolve the issue safely.

 

I always tuck the laces into my boots. I do have a fear of not being able to put my feet down when I stop.

 

never gave it a thought before thanks man

 

My laces are long enough that I take an extra wrap around the ankle before I tie them. Leaves zero dangling to get tangled up.

 

See, if he had zippers in dem boots, that wouldah' never happened!

 

+1 on the military. I always tuck mine in out of habit. I never thought of why until now. Light bulb on!