Sourcing Cruzbike Flag Pole Parts

[Always-Learnin]

When I ride in my neighborhood, I generally like to ride with a flag for better visibility. Unfortunately, I snapped my Cruzbike Flag Pole at the plastic connector. Does anyone have an idea of where I can source a new connector or perhaps how to fabricate one?

TIA

 

[Frito Bandito]

How about a golf shaft or a spare flexible tent pole with a small hose clamp?

 

[Rolling Along]

About 13 years ago I was learning to ride my first recumbent and purchased a flag at Planetary Cycles (610 loop Houston). It included that connector part. When I subsequently bought flags at Planetary Cycles it did not include the connector part. I found the original flag pole length too long (flag would hit trees) so I sawed the new poles for the length I desired.

You may want to check places that sell bike flags. The last time I stepped into Planetary Cycles (it has been years) they did not have any flags. But you can always call and ask.

I quit using flags except on my trike as I found rear flashing lights to be far more effective (and aero). The flag I like most on the trike connects like tent poles, having silver connectors. It bends and spins in the wind and is quite noticeable. You can get a flag like that online at a trike store or online flag shop (just search for trike flags). You may also try "bike flag pole connector".

 

[Always-Learnin]

I live in Stafford, TX right off of 90 & 59. I am familiar with Planetary Cycling… where are you located?

 

[Rolling Along]

Try searching for "bike flag connector" on Amazon. Lots of connectors with poles too at inexpensive prices.

 

[Always-Learnin]

Try searching for "bike flag connector" on Amazon. Lots of connectors with poles too at inexpensive prices.

Did that but didn't find anything. Thanks.

 

[Rolling Along]

The search results on Amazon will not show connectors. It will show flags with parts - some of those parts are white plastic connectors. For example there is one for $8.99 with flag, 4 pole stem parts, 4 connectors, and the metal part that is bolted to the bike.

 

[Always-Learnin]

The search results on Amazon will not show connectors. It will show flags with parts - some of those parts are white plastic connectors. For example there is one for $8.99 with flag, 4 pole stem parts, 4 connectors, and the metal part that is bolted to the bike.

Yeah, saw that…

 

[Gregory Carlsen]

Here is an option for a complete new pole.

The connector is more robust on this pole than the CB pole. It is a bit longer and you may want to cut it down. The CB pole is 6 mm so you will want the thinned end option on the lower section.

Greg