On centuries or long trail rides, we zip tie a spare tire to the seat post or frame. They are also great for attaching race numbers or maps to the handlebars. Of course, I'm married to a mechanic so we have HUNDREDS (in different lengths and colors)! With a few zip ties and a pocket knife, he could build you a new bike on the side of the trail.
If it's a temporary installation, ust don't cinch them down to tight or they are hard to cut off.
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02-16-2010, 03:27 PM #1
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02-17-2010, 05:52 PM #2
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Good Job!
I always carry a few zip ties with me, and I keep a 12" Velcro tie strap wrapped around the downtube for emergencies. Used it to hold a loose cable housing and kept it from rubbing on the front tire every time the fork compressed. When I got home, I re-routed the cable and used a zip tie, but being able to quick-fix on the trail before it damaged the housing was great.
Thinking ahead will keep you going on two wheels instead of walking home.Tzvia- rollin' slow...
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02-17-2010, 06:00 PM #3
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I like that velcro wrap idea! Must add a piece of that to all of the bikes.
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02-18-2010, 07:00 PM #4
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I love them too, and since they started coming in colors I love them even more!
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