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11-01-23, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadWearier

FWIW...thought I'd follow up. Found a Topeak Gtx(?) Bag and accompanying rack for $40! Quite a deal. Went straight to Home Depot for P clamps for $2.

Pros...Very slick. Very easy on and off for the bags.
P clamps...worked well but a little fiddly to get on. Definitely tighten a little bit at a time. And use nylon nuts!

Cons..As mentioned on here before. The bags definitely rattle when on the bike but I think it's a fair trade off.

Dump the P-clamps. They are terrible. Measure your stays and get the proper size of these clamps from Tubus. Much easier to install and much stronger. I’ve used them for both the upper and lower attachments without issues.

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