On 2018-09-12 17:21, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:19:00 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

Does anyone know where to buy ESGE bicycle rack straps like this in the
US without costing more than the whole rack?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uIcAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg

They are rubber which the blistering sun has now shot. In Europe these
used to cost $4-5. Adjustment is without any excess rubber dangling into
spokes and stuff.

Or maybe something similar that has such seamlessly adjustable rubber
straps. Bungees or Arno straps are not so cool for sensitive loads.

Adjustable Flat Bungee Cord? See Amazon, about $3.50 each.
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06119-.../dp/B0044FPNIG


Bingo! I didn't know they made adjustable bungees which is exactly the
function I was looking for. It's on our Amazon shopping list now.
Thanks, John.

Frank and Sir: This does work for me. Reason why Arno strap won't work
well for this particular job is that I often carry softer materials and
sometimes even a large fruit or vegetable. A bursting plastic malt syrup
jug would be real fun on a bike. Arno straps or cinch-down straps can be
adjusted but their pressure comes on hard so I'd have to carry buffer
material. For the rack I need something with flex that can be adjusted
in tension, no extra buffer material needed.

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Regards, Joerg

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