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Joerg[_2_] September 13th 18 12:19 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like this in the
US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In Europe these
used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any excess rubber dangling into
spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable rubber
straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for sensitive loads.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

John B. Slocomb September 13th 18 01:21 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like this in the
US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In Europe these
used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any excess rubber dangling into
spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable rubber
straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for sensitive loads.


Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG

Frank Krygowski[_4_] September 13th 18 05:14 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On 9/12/2018 8:21 PM, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like this in the
US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In Europe these
used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any excess rubber dangling into
spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable rubber
straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for sensitive loads.


Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG


That won't work for Joerg.

--
- Frank Krygowski

Sir Ridesalot September 13th 18 09:27 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 12:14:26 AM UTC-4, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 9/12/2018 8:21 PM, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like this in the
US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In Europe these
used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any excess rubber dangling into
spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable rubber
straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for sensitive loads.


Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG


That won't work for Joerg.

--
- Frank Krygowski


That is correct. NOTHING works for Joerg.

Arno straps can be adjusted almost infinitely as far as pressure goes. I wonder what "sensitive" loads he's carrying on his bicycle? Liquid nitroglycerin perhaps?

Joerg's posts are quite entertaining though.

Cheers

Joerg[_2_] September 13th 18 03:30 PM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On 2018-09-12 17:21, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like this in the
US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In Europe these
used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any excess rubber dangling into
spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable rubber
straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for sensitive loads.


Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG


Bingo! I didn't know they made adjustable bungees which is exactly the
function I was looking for. It's on our Amazon shopping list now.
Thanks, John.

Frank and Sir: This does work for me. Reason why Arno strap won't work
well for this particular job is that I often carry softer materials and
sometimes even a large fruit or vegetable. A bursting plastic malt syrup
jug would be real fun on a bike. Arno straps or cinch-down straps can be
adjusted but their pressure comes on hard so I'd have to carry buffer
material. For the rack I need something with flex that can be adjusted
in tension, no extra buffer material needed.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

Sir Ridesalot September 13th 18 08:51 PM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:30:13 AM UTC-4, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-12 17:21, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like this in the
US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In Europe these
used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any excess rubber dangling into
spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable rubber
straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for sensitive loads.


Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG


Bingo! I didn't know they made adjustable bungees which is exactly the
function I was looking for. It's on our Amazon shopping list now.
Thanks, John.

Frank and Sir: This does work for me. Reason why Arno strap won't work
well for this particular job is that I often carry softer materials and
sometimes even a large fruit or vegetable. A bursting plastic malt syrup
jug would be real fun on a bike. Arno straps or cinch-down straps can be
adjusted but their pressure comes on hard so I'd have to carry buffer
material. For the rack I need something with flex that can be adjusted
in tension, no extra buffer material needed.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/


Meantime your rubber bungee cord expands on bumps and thus you risk it coming off if the hook lets go. Then you might lose your load.

Cheers

Joerg[_2_] September 14th 18 12:21 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On 2018-09-13 12:51, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:30:13 AM UTC-4, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-12 17:21, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like
this in the US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In
Europe these used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any
excess rubber dangling into spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable
rubber straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for
sensitive loads.

Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG




Bingo! I didn't know they made adjustable bungees which is exactly the
function I was looking for. It's on our Amazon shopping list now.
Thanks, John.

Frank and Sir: This does work for me. Reason why Arno strap won't
work well for this particular job is that I often carry softer
materials and sometimes even a large fruit or vegetable. A bursting
plastic malt syrup jug would be real fun on a bike. Arno straps or
cinch-down straps can be adjusted but their pressure comes on hard
so I'd have to carry buffer material. For the rack I need something
with flex that can be adjusted in tension, no extra buffer material
needed.

-- Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/


Meantime your rubber bungee cord expands on bumps and thus you risk
it coming off if the hook lets go. Then you might lose your load.


I am not using it for heavy loads, just for sensitive ones. For heavy
loads I have cinch straps and heavy duty bungees.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

JBeattie September 14th 18 02:06 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 4:21:10 PM UTC-7, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-13 12:51, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:30:13 AM UTC-4, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-12 17:21, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like
this in the US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In
Europe these used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any
excess rubber dangling into spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable
rubber straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for
sensitive loads.

Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG




Bingo! I didn't know they made adjustable bungees which is exactly the
function I was looking for. It's on our Amazon shopping list now.
Thanks, John.

Frank and Sir: This does work for me. Reason why Arno strap won't
work well for this particular job is that I often carry softer
materials and sometimes even a large fruit or vegetable. A bursting
plastic malt syrup jug would be real fun on a bike. Arno straps or
cinch-down straps can be adjusted but their pressure comes on hard
so I'd have to carry buffer material. For the rack I need something
with flex that can be adjusted in tension, no extra buffer material
needed.

-- Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/


Meantime your rubber bungee cord expands on bumps and thus you risk
it coming off if the hook lets go. Then you might lose your load.


I am not using it for heavy loads, just for sensitive ones. For heavy
loads I have cinch straps and heavy duty bungees.


You should put your delicate cargo in a pannier. If you need more capacity, buy a trailer. I'm sure your wife would allow you to buy a bicycle trailer, maybe.

-- Jay Beattie.

AMuzi September 14th 18 02:10 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On 9/13/2018 8:06 PM, jbeattie wrote:
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 4:21:10 PM UTC-7, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-13 12:51, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:30:13 AM UTC-4, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-12 17:21, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like
this in the US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In
Europe these used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any
excess rubber dangling into spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable
rubber straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for
sensitive loads.

Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG




Bingo! I didn't know they made adjustable bungees which is exactly the
function I was looking for. It's on our Amazon shopping list now.
Thanks, John.

Frank and Sir: This does work for me. Reason why Arno strap won't
work well for this particular job is that I often carry softer
materials and sometimes even a large fruit or vegetable. A bursting
plastic malt syrup jug would be real fun on a bike. Arno straps or
cinch-down straps can be adjusted but their pressure comes on hard
so I'd have to carry buffer material. For the rack I need something
with flex that can be adjusted in tension, no extra buffer material
needed.

-- Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

Meantime your rubber bungee cord expands on bumps and thus you risk
it coming off if the hook lets go. Then you might lose your load.


I am not using it for heavy loads, just for sensitive ones. For heavy
loads I have cinch straps and heavy duty bungees.


You should put your delicate cargo in a pannier. If you need more capacity, buy a trailer. I'm sure your wife would allow you to buy a bicycle trailer, maybe.

-- Jay Beattie.


Internet tip-
Don't do an image search for 'rack' & 'cougar' at work.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971



Frank Krygowski[_4_] September 14th 18 05:27 AM

Adjustable rubber rack straps, where to buy?
 
On 9/13/2018 9:06 PM, jbeattie wrote:
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 4:21:10 PM UTC-7, Joerg wrote:

I am not using it for heavy loads, just for sensitive ones. For heavy
loads I have cinch straps and heavy duty bungees.


You should put your delicate cargo in a pannier.


Grant Peterson recently publicized an interesting trick. In his example,
the delicate cargo was an expensive camera of some kind.

He was using a bike with a metal front basket. He used two cargo nets.
One he stretched across the top of the basket to form a sort of
trampoline. The camera sat on top of that net, suspended above the baset
floor. The other net went above the camera to hold it down and keep it
from bouncing out.

It seemed to me that would work pretty well, assuming you had a basket
on your bike.

(It wouldn't work for Joerg, of course.)

If you need more capacity, buy a trailer. I'm sure your wife would allow you to buy a bicycle trailer, maybe.


Maybe...


--
- Frank Krygowski


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