johanpre44 Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Hi Hubbers, I've been carrying my spares/tools in my shirt pockets when riding without my hydration pack. I'm not too fond of saddle bags, and getting a bit tired of the weight of the tube pulling the back of my shirt down. I was also thinking of taping (insulation tape) my spare tube to the frame, but not too keen on the idea purely because I regularly swap between two bikes (similar tire size/width) and not to keen on dealing with the stickiness when you have to use the tube. I came across these two products (rubbery/stretchy plastic strap with buckle) that seems really useful (for more than just strapping my tube to the bike frame):http://www.voilestraps.com/https://int.oneupcomponents.com/collections/gear/products/edc-gear-strap. Comparing this to a Velcro strap I think you should be able to get it really tight without damaging the paint on the clean frame, not to mention that mud/dirt can just be wiped off. Any idea where I can find something like this in SA? The price on the EDC gear strap is a bit rough but at R100 per strap (without shipping) I think it's still worthwhile.
TheJ Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 This is the only similar thing I know of in SA. https://www.rapstrapz.com
shaper Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 https://cyclelab.com/rapstraps-saddle-mount/
Twaatie Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 http://ridefarr.com/product/farr-tubby-bag-race-strap/
Coolspin Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Saw this which is new, can be worn under helmet, dont have to strap onto bike but can be strapped directly onto ones pip !
eddy Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 https://cyclelab.com/rapstraps-saddle-mount/ I am probably dof, but why is a tubbie bag unacceptable when strapping this is ? It goes exactly where a tubby bag goes, costs more, weighs no less but has none of the benefits of being weather proof, protecting your tube and bomb treads from mud, and having a spot to pop R50 for those emergency coffee, beer or Uber
Pulse Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Flexi-ties https://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.za/product/flexi-ties-340mm-10pk/6508
Coolspin Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 I am probably dof, but why is a tubbie bag unacceptable when strapping this is ? It goes exactly where a tubby bag goes, costs more, weighs no less but has none of the benefits of being weather proof, protecting your tube and bomb treads from mud, and having a spot to pop R50 for those emergency coffee, beer or UberTube in this pic is a MTB tube so is quite huge, road bike tube is much smaller so folds up into a much more compact bundle that just about dissapears under the seat when using the rapstrap.Also roadies never ride through mud so you dont get sand and mud on the bomb threads.The R50 note goes in the jersey pocket so you dont have to walk back to the bike when its time to pay for the coffee.
eddy Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Tube in this pic is a MTB tube so is quite huge, road bike tube is much smaller so folds up into a much more compact bundle that just about dissapears under the seat when using the rapstrap.Also roadies never ride through mud so you dont get sand and mud on the bomb threads.The R50 note goes in the jersey pocket so you dont have to walk back to the bike when its time to pay for the coffee. A roadbike tubbie bag which contains a tube, bomb and inflator strapped tight is just as small as a parcel of tube, bomb and inflator packed loose and strapped and disappears into the same space unless you are suggesting that the rapstrap puts the goods above the saddle rails ?
johanpre44 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Posted December 10, 2017 Saw this which is new, can be worn under helmet, dont have to strap onto bike but can be strapped directly onto ones pip !Can't believe that there is stuff like this out there! Good laugh! Think it will interfere with the helmet a bit and probably be a health hazard... Still having a good chuckle!
johanpre44 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Posted December 10, 2017 This is the only similar thing I know of in SA. https://www.rapstrapz.comOuch! A bit on the pricey side.
johanpre44 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Posted December 10, 2017 Flexi-ties https://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.za/product/flexi-ties-340mm-10pk/6508I will visit outdoor warehouse and check them out, thanks!
Coolspin Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 A roadbike tubbie bag which contains a tube, bomb and inflator strapped tight is just as small as a parcel of tube, bomb and inflator packed loose and strapped and disappears into the same space unless you are suggesting that the rapstrap puts the goods above the saddle rails ? Yes, Eddy, this is why I use the strap, but used a bag for a long time, not anymore, lots of people do.On my MTB, still have a bag because i ride through mud.
Coolspin Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Ouch! A bit on the pricey side.Works the shizzle though.
eddy Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 image.jpegimage.jpeg Yes, Eddy, this is why I use the strap, but used a bag for a long time, not anymore, lots of people do.On my MTB, still have a bag because i ride through mud. Pah ! Don't try and compare size with me. I am acknowledged as a master in the "who has got the smallest one" competition..... See, you don't need a big one. This has all the benefits and none of the downsides. It even cam free with a Continental tube !
Coolspin Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Touche, Eddy,Yours is indeed the smallest, i accept the defeat.Could just be the scale against that oversize fizik seat though, I once saw a guy strap his iphone 7 plus under a fizik seat, completely dissapears.
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