Protecting jeans from saddle rub? I am looking at ways to deal with jeans aging prematurely due to saddle rub. While I could change clothing (not nessarily an option), as suggested in an older thread, I am wondering if there is such a thing as shorts to put over jeans than can quickly be removed. If not, has anyone experimented to see if this would help diminish the issue?

You could switch to a saddle that isn't as abrasive. That's one of the reasons people like leather saddles such as Brookes -- even if they're more expensive and heavier than plastic wonders. The leather saddles also breathe and wick moisture and I've found that wet cloth abrades much faster than dry cloth.

![Brookes leather saddle](

There are also neoprene saddle covers which might reduce friction by allowing more slippage, but I've always found the squishy movement they cause to be more uncomfortable than comfortable. ![Generic saddle cover](

ps. Many cyclists consider saddle worn clothing to be a mark of pride.