Typically we post hacks that we spot, come up with, or receive from readers, but occasionally readers contact us with a plea for help with a bike related issue. Reader Mike contacted us with an issue I have zero experience/advice regarding, however I thought the broader community might be able to assist. If readers have advice, feel free to comment and help Mike out. And if people have hacks they want to pass along to us for posting, even better! Take it away Mike . . . .
Anyone got a good skirt guard hack out there? I have a daughter that loves to wear skirts and ride her bike and we live in the USA. Not much help from bike shops/online out there for this problem...
The only "DIY" skirt guards I've seen are crocheted jobs that you hook to the rear fenders with clips, like the ones available from http://www.simeli.nl/
Posted by: Cyclelicious | 08/22/2012 at 12:27 AM
I am pretty sure I have seen this done with coroplast and zip ties....
But check out this totally Bike Hack-worthy skirt guard made from a handkerchief!
http://cyclingchicken.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/diy-skirt-guard/
Posted by: Ruben | 08/22/2012 at 01:16 AM
Cyclelicious brought this to our attn via Twitter.
Perhaps of interest...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NIpGrgPa7s&feature=youtu.be
http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-%26-Easy-Bicycle-Skirt-Guards/
These links shared in "Bike Fashionistas" on the Bicycling Monterey website.
Posted by: BikeMonterey | 08/22/2012 at 05:14 AM
If you want something semi-invisible, try using fishing line. It will require eyelets of some sort evenly spaced along the fender as well as an single eyelet around the axle area. Just thread back and forth, like lacing your shoes. Fishing line doesn't weather too well but hey...it's cheap!
Posted by: Matt | 08/22/2012 at 08:40 PM
I made a set out of corrugated plastic(AKA Coroplast) and zip-tied it on. It's ugly, but it keeps my daugters feet and clothes out of the spokes when she rides with me.
Posted by: i80386 | 08/22/2012 at 10:54 PM
If you know how to crochet, here's a pattern for $6:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59536712/helena-crochet-bicycle-skirt-guard
Posted by: Kagi | 08/22/2012 at 11:20 PM
Wow, Kagi, that crochet pattern is awesome.
I have to say, I've ridden recumbent bikes too long; I had an entirely different concept in mind when I was imagining the need for a skirt guard on a bicycle ;-)
Posted by: Leo Horishny | 08/24/2012 at 01:55 PM
Maybe this post from Lovely Bicycle! will help:
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/01/woven-dress-guards-for-drilled-fenders.html
Posted by: jen | 08/28/2012 at 01:58 PM
This website is great for women looking to ride a bike and be as stylish as they want to be: http://letsgorideabike.com/blog/tag/skirts/
Posted by: vinniekowalski | 08/29/2012 at 10:54 PM
I've purchased one from this website. No DIY. You just attach it to the back wheel. Pretty easy.
http://www.theurbanbicycle.com/
Posted by: sam | 11/14/2012 at 04:33 PM