Does anyone know where to find a shoulder pad for a mountain bike?
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Does anyone know where to find a shoulder pad for a mountain bike?
I just scored a gorgeous Ross MT something or other in chrome, and it has frame braze on for a shoulder strap that is long gone. I paid a pittiance for the bike because the owner had stripped out the crankarm threads and couldn't remove it. Two seconds with a "pickle fork" and it was off, and now I'm trying to decide wether I want to keep it or not, because it is nice and shiny. I'll take photos later, but now I want to know if I can find a strap to fill those holes with. Conversley, if you have any interesting ideas for things to put in the holes I'm open to it.
This is one that I have been looking for a long time - I may have to keep this one for a while, but it woudl make number 10, and I'd start to think I have a problem.
Maybe.
This is one that I have been looking for a long time - I may have to keep this one for a while, but it woudl make number 10, and I'd start to think I have a problem.
Maybe.
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Something like this only with screw eyelets instead of velcro?
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Catalog...Term=frame+bag
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Catalog...Term=frame+bag
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Exactly - but without the bag part.
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I've got a Raleigh Mountain Tour with the same strap braze on. The catalog makes it look like it is just a thin leather strip. I've thought about manufacturing one from a belt but haven't gotten around to it.
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I have one but I dont want to part with it-- cause I only have ONE! Heh. Would it be helpful to post some pictures to aid in fabrication? (Although I'm sure there's plenty of detailed images on the web somewhere. . .) Mine is almost like a nylon cushioned strap to a messenger bag or backpack.
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Could you take a couple of pictures and some dimensions? I'd rather just buy one, but if I have to I will make one. I can grommet stuff.
Does anyone have any alternative ideas? I'll hook something cool into the straps.
Does anyone have any alternative ideas? I'll hook something cool into the straps.
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Hi, I have also lost the shoulder strap for my Mt Whitney and would like to locate or make one. If you could please take some close-up pictures of yours and give me the dimensions it sure would help. If you could do this for me please send to bumpercar6@aol.com
Thank you much,
Al Marcus
Thank you much,
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I believe those straps were made by Jandd https://www.jandd.com/custom/custom_bags.asp. I've read other posts where Jandd has made them to order, just give them a call..
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87 Univega came with the brasen ons for the same thing, It was long gone so I just took a blk leather belt and cut it to a good size,doubled the ends over, punched the holes and put the screws through it. Not fancy but works very well.
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i got some of these
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97928605...FaN_QgodDkMAHg
cut them to size and grommet them and there you go. its made walking up and down bart steps much much easier. i can leave it on my shoulder and have full usage of my hands
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97928605...FaN_QgodDkMAHg
cut them to size and grommet them and there you go. its made walking up and down bart steps much much easier. i can leave it on my shoulder and have full usage of my hands
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A leather strap would look much more awesome than the OEM nylon back pack strap!
Distress the strap somewhat, and with a grommet on each side it would go nicely with that Ross!
Distress the strap somewhat, and with a grommet on each side it would go nicely with that Ross!
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Center of gravity is wrong when you use it , like going up stairs, the Ft wheel is way down.
but at least you get the look and the unfilled bolt holes don't nag at you to do Something.
but at least you get the look and the unfilled bolt holes don't nag at you to do Something.
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I just scored a gorgeous Ross MT something or other in chrome, and it has frame braze on for a shoulder strap that is long gone. I paid a pittiance for the bike because the owner had stripped out the crankarm threads and couldn't remove it. Two seconds with a "pickle fork" and it was off, and now I'm trying to decide wether I want to keep it or not, because it is nice and shiny. I'll take photos later, but now I want to know if I can find a strap to fill those holes with. Conversley, if you have any interesting ideas for things to put in the holes I'm open to it.
This is one that I have been looking for a long time - I may have to keep this one for a while, but it woudl make number 10, and I'd start to think I have a problem.
Maybe.
This is one that I have been looking for a long time - I may have to keep this one for a while, but it woudl make number 10, and I'd start to think I have a problem.
Maybe.
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So that's what those holes are for!
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I think the straps were more popular in the early days, when the only trails available weren't made with bikes in mind. The bikes weren't as capable either, so carrying the bike over rough terrain or obstacles was more common.
They used to make a small frame bag that had the same function.
They used to make a small frame bag that had the same function.
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Correct. Based on my spotty memory, this would have been seen most in the years before suspension forks. The strap and fork aren't related, or exclusive of each other. I'm just thinking about the historical timeline.
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