Man, I can't tell you how many times people have asked about why the pant legs are rolled up when I am riding my bike...my little brother especially...so just in case some people out there are curious and are searching for the answer as to why many riders roll up their pant legs when riding, here is the answer.  It is simply so that your pants to not get caught up in the chain...that can be disasterous...It isn't some odd fashion trend (for most people).  It is just a simple safety precausion that many people take when wearing long pants.  If your pants get caught up in the chain, it'll rip your pants or possibly remove them...because of the no freewheel aspectof riding a fixed gear...more important than the embarassing factor, it can also cause you to crash hard.  So if you are riding, roll up the pants or wear some shorts...and for those of you just looking for the answer as to why it is done, there ya go.

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