Podsacs fork mount bags (or similar) compatibility with older steel forks
05-03-23, 03:31 PM
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Podsacs fork mount bags (or similar) compatibility with older steel forks
Hello everybody,
I am looking to put some additional storage towards the front of my bike to accompany a set of rear panniers and am coming to the realisation that a front pannier rack probably wont be fitting on my bike (at least with these forks...)
I came across this style of cage attachment via hose clamp/zip ties and was wondering how people got on with these on a vintage steel tourer/sports tourer? The pictures on the website all seem to show modern aerofoil/profoundly oval shaped straight forks whereas my trusty steed has a rather spindly 531 stature. There is somewhat of an oval to them but I am a little concern that they may twist out of place when steering and hit into the wheel.
If anybody has any advice or experience with this combination I would be very appreciative
Thanks
I am looking to put some additional storage towards the front of my bike to accompany a set of rear panniers and am coming to the realisation that a front pannier rack probably wont be fitting on my bike (at least with these forks...)
I came across this style of cage attachment via hose clamp/zip ties and was wondering how people got on with these on a vintage steel tourer/sports tourer? The pictures on the website all seem to show modern aerofoil/profoundly oval shaped straight forks whereas my trusty steed has a rather spindly 531 stature. There is somewhat of an oval to them but I am a little concern that they may twist out of place when steering and hit into the wheel.
If anybody has any advice or experience with this combination I would be very appreciative
Thanks
05-03-23, 05:11 PM
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I have a tapered, steel sports-tourer fork (though only 2012 vintage). I've never heard of Podsacs, but I use Cleaveland Mountaineering Fork Clamp Mounts to attach Cleaveland Mountaineering Everything Bags. They've been attached for about five years with no issue. I have complete confidence in them not slipping into the wheel. They haven't budged a millimeter.
I first wrapped the fork with helicopter tape. This is mostly to protect the paint, but also adds a bit more friction and may help in preventing things from sliding around. The hose clamps I use are German-made Norma Torro Worm Drive, which are much higher quality than the pot-metal hose clamps you often find at the local hardware store (at least here in the US). I'm not sure if they make the setup more secure, but they definitely help my psychological comfort.
I apparently am not yet allowed to post photos or URLs to photos here, but I have photos that are probably useful to understanding the setup. I'll see if I can send them in a private message. (Edit: Nope, can't send messages either. If you go to Flickr and append "photos/pigmonkey/albums/72157628707079179/" to the URL you'll see an album of bike photos, many of which show the mounts.)
I first wrapped the fork with helicopter tape. This is mostly to protect the paint, but also adds a bit more friction and may help in preventing things from sliding around. The hose clamps I use are German-made Norma Torro Worm Drive, which are much higher quality than the pot-metal hose clamps you often find at the local hardware store (at least here in the US). I'm not sure if they make the setup more secure, but they definitely help my psychological comfort.
I apparently am not yet allowed to post photos or URLs to photos here, but I have photos that are probably useful to understanding the setup. I'll see if I can send them in a private message. (Edit: Nope, can't send messages either. If you go to Flickr and append "photos/pigmonkey/albums/72157628707079179/" to the URL you'll see an album of bike photos, many of which show the mounts.)
05-04-23, 02:48 AM
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A friend of mine installed a mounting system on her carbon fork that used two way tape and zip ties, then attached Salsa Anything cages to her fork with that. On one side the two way tape shifted out of place slightly, but other than that they appeared to work well. I thought that the zip ties were a bit loose although she said she had tightened them as tight as she could.
That is my only knowledge of something similar to what you describe.
You described your goal is to put more weight in the front of your bike, but did not elaborate further. From that I assume you have no extra weight on the front at all. One option would be a bikepacking harness that would hold a dry bag below your handlebar.
Example in this photo, I met this gal during my last tour before covid, she was having a great time on her tour. Note what she has under her handlebar.
I do not use that type of harness, so I can't elaborate further. If that interests you, others on this forum may have more thoughts on the matter.
That is my only knowledge of something similar to what you describe.
You described your goal is to put more weight in the front of your bike, but did not elaborate further. From that I assume you have no extra weight on the front at all. One option would be a bikepacking harness that would hold a dry bag below your handlebar.
Example in this photo, I met this gal during my last tour before covid, she was having a great time on her tour. Note what she has under her handlebar.
I do not use that type of harness, so I can't elaborate further. If that interests you, others on this forum may have more thoughts on the matter.
