On 2018-09-21 14:51, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-12 16:19, 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.


Some feedback in case someone else needs rack straps. I found this and
ordered a set of straps:

https://www.rivbike.com/products/dutch-double-top-strap

It looks even better than the original ESGE straps because the hooks are
metal. The small plastic ones were always leaving that iffy feeling and
frequent head turns to see if the load was still there.


Arrived and works great. Yesterday it carried a ream of paper. The metal
clasps are unfortunately square instead of round so it'll rattle a lot
on metal racks when on a bumpy road. I stripped two 1" sections of
jacket from large TV coax cable, slit lengthwise, slid over the last
rack cross member (where the clasps grab onto), secured the jackets with
electrical tape - no rattling.

IME this is the fastest way to secure a casual load on top of a rack. I
am using this method since 1982. The slider adapts to the load size in a
second and no excess cord tangles down into the spokes and needs to be
tucked like it does on regular loading straps. Since this double strap
flexes it also won't cause brown or mushy spots on a load of pears in a
bag or other fruits and vegetables.

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Regards, Joerg

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