Rear Rack Cargo Net
05-11-11, 11:03 PM
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Rear Rack Cargo Net
Quick, stop what ya doing (cause I'm about to ruin the image and the style ya use to...).
I'm looking for a recommendation for a cargo net for a rear pannier. Thanks!
(PS I'm getting down to the little things now...)
I'm looking for a recommendation for a cargo net for a rear pannier. Thanks!
(PS I'm getting down to the little things now...)
05-11-11, 11:21 PM
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yea, you gotta be careful which one you get. I got one that ended up being sort of small for the stuff likely to go on the rear rack, but it is now permanently attached to my front rack and has become a very useful fixture, for small things like books or rolled up jackets.
05-11-11, 11:42 PM
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I would recommend considering webbing instead of a cargo net. It takes a little longer to secure everything, but webbing can synch your load much more securely. I can turn my bike upside down without my rear load shifting a millimeter. No shifting gear means no wear and no holes and better handling, but longer packing and unpacking time.
05-12-11, 03:34 PM
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+1 on using adjustable web straps. On my maiden tour last summer, I used web tie downs to secure the load on the rack. I then used the stretch cargo net to hold the damp laundry on top.
05-12-11, 04:31 PM
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MTBMaven, I use the same one I use with the motorcycle because I already had it and it's of heavier construction than the bicycling ones I've come across. You may also find them at a broad spectrum sporting goods store cheaper than a mortorcycle shop.
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05-12-11, 11:18 PM
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I'm just the opposite. I've used these two 3/16" shock cord bungees for several years and have never had a problem with a load shifting or holes wearing in my gear. I've even managed to crash a few times and the gear stayed right where it was supposed to. This picture also shows a destroyed tire heading for the trash bin which according to popular opinion never happens on a tour!
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