 Topic Name: Wear on carbon bars from bag straps?
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on: June 05, 2011, 07:05:46 PM
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anth
Location: Boulder, CO
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« on: June 05, 2011, 07:05:46 PM » |
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I'm planning on running 2 mtn feedbags as part of my CTR set up this summer with the possibility of a small dry bag or sleeping pad attached in front of the bars as well. Does anyone have issues with velcro/fabric straps on carbon handle bars? I'm thinking that 5+ days with rain/mud/grit/etc on the CT might get in there and with the constant shaking and rubbing wear into the bars. I'm not terribly worried as the carbon bars I've got are fairly stout construction (enve flat bar) but I know people have warned about carbon and straps on multi-day adventures. Did a search and all I found was people cautioning against frame bag straps on a carbon frame. Thanks!
Cheers,
anthony
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Topic Name: Wear on carbon bars from bag straps?
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Reply #1 on: June 05, 2011, 10:21:57 PM
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Damnitman
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2011, 10:21:57 PM » |
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...strip of electrical tape where the straps will ride...
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Topic Name: Wear on carbon bars from bag straps?
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Reply #2 on: June 06, 2011, 09:55:16 AM
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martinkates
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2011, 09:55:16 AM » |
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its the right way to go, electrical tape should do.
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Topic Name: Wear on carbon bars from bag straps?
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Reply #3 on: June 06, 2011, 10:01:12 AM
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anth
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2011, 10:01:12 AM » |
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Perfect, nice and simple. Was thinking some kind of tape, electrical sounds good. Thanks!
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Topic Name: Wear on carbon bars from bag straps?
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Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 05:33:18 PM
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JReeves
Location: Reno, NV
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 05:33:18 PM » |
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A little chunk of 700x21c tube fits on most strapping nice too, and will prevent it sliding around on the bars.
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