Can you buy these? (Or how would you make them?)
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Can you buy these? (Or how would you make them?)
I have been using the handlebar strap, in a very clumsy fashion, to do what this rider has done with the twine and the clips.
That is, to hold the handlebar bag steady, using the bag's clips for the shoulder strap, tying them to the handlebar under the hoods. It seems like a neat solution, in addition to, or instead of, a decaleur. I had already been trying to think of the best way to do this.
So, is there a ready made version of this system, or has anyone rigged one up?
I am surprised not to have seen it yet at Rivendell or VO. (The photo came from Acorn bags, but they just sold the bag; the customer rigged it up)
That is, to hold the handlebar bag steady, using the bag's clips for the shoulder strap, tying them to the handlebar under the hoods. It seems like a neat solution, in addition to, or instead of, a decaleur. I had already been trying to think of the best way to do this.
So, is there a ready made version of this system, or has anyone rigged one up?
I am surprised not to have seen it yet at Rivendell or VO. (The photo came from Acorn bags, but they just sold the bag; the customer rigged it up)
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I rigged up something similar for a VO bag by using leather lace and spring-loaded cord locks from the camping store.
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Zip ties with a small snap clip on the end of it. Or zip tie a D ring, close to the bars, and use a snap clip to clip the bag to the D ring. Advantage of second choice is that the zip tie would not be very visible.
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Can you give us some different angles. Looks interesting. And what kind of wrap is that?
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that's essentially the Acorn decaleur-less system. I'd guess the owner simply replaced the default cords with twine and a clip...for whatever reason. they both do exactly the same thing.
another decaleur-less system would be using ortlieb pannier hooks: https://alexandchristine.smugmug.com/...68303931_5P8rN
another decaleur-less system would be using ortlieb pannier hooks: https://alexandchristine.smugmug.com/...68303931_5P8rN
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Thanks for the replies. The leather lace seems like a reasonable option. I'm not sure I would use zip ties, unless I could keep them from slipping down the bar. I can't show another angle (not my bike in the photo), but it looks like twine.
The black bungee straps would not work for me. I need something that could hold tight just below the hood, where it would stay out of the way. The straps in the photo show just what I want to avoid, as they are in the way when you go to the drops. I don't want to always be fiddling with them, like I am now with the shoulder strap.
Well, I am pretty close to the Space Center. Maybe I could get the engineers at NASA to work up something for me. It seems odd that this system has never been produced for sale. It's cheap and easy, and really not rocket science.
The black bungee straps would not work for me. I need something that could hold tight just below the hood, where it would stay out of the way. The straps in the photo show just what I want to avoid, as they are in the way when you go to the drops. I don't want to always be fiddling with them, like I am now with the shoulder strap.
Well, I am pretty close to the Space Center. Maybe I could get the engineers at NASA to work up something for me. It seems odd that this system has never been produced for sale. It's cheap and easy, and really not rocket science.
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I've recently started adding the small plastic J-clips...the product photos are not updated to reflect this. The clips make it a little faster to remove the bag.
On many brakes with flexible hoods, you can route the cords underneath the hoods so they don't get in the way:
https://www.acornbags.com/boxybag.html
As mentioned, laces or zip ties would work just as well. If you would still like our basic cord system, just email me and I'll send it out for a nominal charge.
https://www.acornbags.com/contact.html
cheers,
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Thanks TT_0, my wife deserves most of the credit!
The clips are attached to the end of the cords and snap onto the side panel D-rings. (like the cherry photo above.) The cords are designed to work in conjunction with our internal stiffener. (It may not be as stable if used with other bag designs.)
Of course, decaleurs provide the most stable mount...but this hack seems to work well enough for most of our customers.
The clips are attached to the end of the cords and snap onto the side panel D-rings. (like the cherry photo above.) The cords are designed to work in conjunction with our internal stiffener. (It may not be as stable if used with other bag designs.)
Of course, decaleurs provide the most stable mount...but this hack seems to work well enough for most of our customers.
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