Confused with a pannier, am I missing something?
06-14-15 | 03:10 PM
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Confused with a pannier, am I missing something?
I have This pannier with a bike I bought from a guy, and he threw in this used pannier. However it seems that I am missing some straps. I do not know how to strap this into my rack. Yesterday while I was biking I had a call and it even fell. I tried to use the Velcro part but it does not make sense. I am trying to figure out if I should resell it or if it is worth my time if it is an easy fix. The brand is Kangaroo bags. The Same bags sold recently on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/KANGAROO-BAG...p2047675.l2557 but they do not appear to have the top rings. I am just puzzled how these can be secured safely to the rack. just in case you are wondering the bottom straps do not reach up to the top rings.
06-14-15 | 03:33 PM
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The j hooks are placed onto the top rail of the rack, the s hook or ring on the elastic cord is pulled down and hooked to the rack leg/strut near where the rack mounts to the bike near the dropout.*
You might look into getting a replacement kit from Arkel or Ortlieb as way of upgrading that mounting system.
*I have the same mounting hardware on some old Nashbar Townie baskets- and a hard enough bump or heel strike can cause the bag to bounce off the rack.
You might look into getting a replacement kit from Arkel or Ortlieb as way of upgrading that mounting system.
*I have the same mounting hardware on some old Nashbar Townie baskets- and a hard enough bump or heel strike can cause the bag to bounce off the rack.
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06-14-15 | 03:46 PM
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thanks for the feedback but I don't have any elastic cord to use with the ring. There is no S hook. What are these for? Am I missing a piece?
Also any particular use for these two rings?
Also any particular use for these two rings?
The j hooks are placed onto the top rail of the rack, the s hook or ring on the elastic cord is pulled down and hooked to the rack leg/strut near where the rack mounts to the bike near the dropout.*
You might look into getting a replacement kit from Arkel or Ortlieb as way of upgrading that mounting system.
*I have the same mounting hardware on some old Nashbar Townie baskets- and a hard enough bump or heel strike can cause the bag to bounce off the rack.
You might look into getting a replacement kit from Arkel or Ortlieb as way of upgrading that mounting system.
*I have the same mounting hardware on some old Nashbar Townie baskets- and a hard enough bump or heel strike can cause the bag to bounce off the rack.
06-14-15 | 04:00 PM
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Not sure whats going on with the lower pic.
06-14-15 | 04:39 PM
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One of the split rings should have a hook in it like this:
You put the hook into the lower part of the rack,then put the top J hooks over the top of the rack,then tighten the lower strap. If you have a bungee net laying around,you could use one of the hooks off that as a replacement.
You put the hook into the lower part of the rack,then put the top J hooks over the top of the rack,then tighten the lower strap. If you have a bungee net laying around,you could use one of the hooks off that as a replacement.
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06-14-15 | 04:51 PM
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ok that makes sense! not the most practical bags for short trips in the city. What if I have to run into a store for 5 minutes, I don't want to go through all this hassle everytime. But I really like the design and size of this bag.
One of the split rings should have a hook in it like this:
You put the hook into the lower part of the rack,then put the top J hooks over the top of the rack,then tighten the lower strap. If you have a bungee net laying around,you could use one of the hooks off that as a replacement.
You put the hook into the lower part of the rack,then put the top J hooks over the top of the rack,then tighten the lower strap. If you have a bungee net laying around,you could use one of the hooks off that as a replacement.
06-14-15 | 04:59 PM
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It wouldn't be that hard to replace the lower strap with a bungee with a hook. Remove the strap,cut the buckle hooks short,sew them over D rings or split rings,then run a bungee with a hook between them. Then instead of tightening/loosening the lower strap,you'd just stretch the bungee.
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