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Old December 8th 06, 05:21 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Pete Grey
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Default Usuing a Thule "Wheel Strap" on Yakima bike tray?

I'm a little bit fed up with the new design "rattler" Yakima straps and I've
"upgraded" all my older racks so I don't have any of the old flip style
straps, unfortunately. I think they work better with larger mtn tires but
not so well with 120psi road tires.

At any rate, I notice Thule makes nearly the same design as the one Yakima
had, does anyone know if the tab diameter (the part that fits into the tray
slot)is close enough that their wheel straps will work well in the Yakima
bike trays?

Thanks,

-pete


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Old December 8th 06, 08:09 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 08:21:54 -0800, "Pete Grey"
wrote:

I'm a little bit fed up with the new design "rattler" Yakima straps and I've
"upgraded" all my older racks so I don't have any of the old flip style
straps, unfortunately. I think they work better with larger mtn tires but
not so well with 120psi road tires.

At any rate, I notice Thule makes nearly the same design as the one Yakima
had, does anyone know if the tab diameter (the part that fits into the tray
slot)is close enough that their wheel straps will work well in the Yakima
bike trays?


The trays are close enough that it should work IMO, but I use a
different tactic altogether. I just strap the wheels down with a pair
of old-style toe clip straps. It works perfectly well.
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Old December 8th 06, 09:53 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Leo Lichtman
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"Werehatrack" wrote: The trays are close enough that it should work IMO,
(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I just went out and slipped a Yakima tire strap onto a Thule rail, and it
fits just fine.

BTW, what is the proper pronunciation of "Thule?"


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Old December 8th 06, 10:06 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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"Leo Lichtman" wrote:

BTW, what is the proper pronunciation of "Thule?"




Too-lee. Accent on the first syllable.

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Old December 8th 06, 11:25 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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"Ted Bennett" wrote: Too-lee. Accent on the first syllable.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thanks, Ted. As in Thule fog?


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Old December 9th 06, 01:49 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:25:49 GMT, "Leo Lichtman"
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"Ted Bennett" wrote: Too-lee. Accent on the first syllable.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thanks, Ted. As in Thule fog?


I thought it was a place name but could well be wrong.

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Old December 9th 06, 08:11 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Pete Grey
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Default Usuing a Thule "Wheel Strap" on Yakima bike tray?

Thanks, to everyone who responded!
I've ordered a couple of sets of the Thule straps, and am now eyeing their
new rack as well...

-pete

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"Werehatrack" wrote: The trays are close enough that it should work IMO,
(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I just went out and slipped a Yakima tire strap onto a Thule rail, and it
fits just fine.

BTW, what is the proper pronunciation of "Thule?"



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Old December 9th 06, 11:40 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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"Leo Lichtman" wrote:

"Ted Bennett" wrote: Too-lee. Accent on the first syllable.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thanks, Ted. As in Thule fog?


No. Tule after tule grass, the principal grass in the
San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys. It is so dangerous
because it rises from the ground during still weather.
Hence it is thickest at ground level and does not blow
away. The ground gets moist and wet, cold air comes in,
the mist rises out of the ground, continuously
replenishing itself.

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