Vendetta rack bag

[battleaxe0]

I would agree here that not

I would agree here that not overloading the headrest tubes is important. Any accessory attached there should be intended for a few regular size water bottles and a few other items at most. The headrest is capable of it as Maria has run with a small headrest mounted holder before without issues. But I would not go attaching a lot of heavy items there for sure. If anything as placing a lot of weight way up high and behind the axle isn't the best place as far as handling goes.

Also, since the headrest is a round tube being held in by a round scissor jack - making sure there are minimal twisting forces is important.

And Wannabe - I agree.

Stay tuned.


...and as far as other carrying solutions intended to keep the weight low? Stay tuned.



Robert

Is there an official (or even unofficial) weight limit on the headrest?

The Azub Onseat bag looks like it might a good, little to no modification necessary fit. It even has a carry strap so when you get off the bike, you can easily take it with you. However, most of its weight (and the weight of any contents) will have to be borne by the headrest.

 

[KiwiGuy]

And Wannabe - I agree.

Stay tuned.


...and as far as other carrying solutions intended to keep the weight low? Stay tuned.

Hey Robert

Since the lack of a Cruzbike specific bag system has been obvious issue for a long time time now, and Cruzbike have tempted us with possibilities as far back as Maria's RAAM adventure, the suggestion to stay tuned is somewhat frustrating. It would be great to get a clear sense of how long we need to stay tuned for. Less than 3 months, more than 6 months, another year or two?

A solid hint would be terrific.

Kind regards...

 

[battleaxe0]

Apparently it's been done before - question is whether the headrest mount can handle the weight.

 

[Rat Rider]

Bag pic

Here's a pic.

I feel like I am reading the Emperor's New Clothes. The OP references a picture and others comment on it. I do not see a picture. Has the picture been removed?

THX

 

[ratz]

I feel like I am reading the Emperor's New Clothes. The OP references a picture and others comment on it. I do not see a picture. Has the picture been removed?

Lost in the forum migration; there were a few standard ones. It's a cool rack based on the clamp Steve made for my water bottle rig. I think I have the picture in my email somewhere.....(time passes) yep there it is.

 

[super slim]

Now you are cooking with Gas!!!!!

Great simple SOLID rack to support up to 5Kg of a velcro stapped rack bag like the Arkel rack bag!!!
And it will not wiggle around!

 

[KiwiGuy]

Wow. Nice simple system.

 

[Jerrye]

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It appears as though someone likes speed and handling. Is that a Boxster S I see?

 

[super slim]

It can't be Ratz's garage as there is no rubber mallet on the floor!!!!

 

[ratz]

Ratz has 5 kids; that's definitely not his garage.

 

[Rat Rider]

Lost in the forum migration; there were a few standard ones. It's a cool rack based on the clamp Steve made for my water bottle rig. I think I have the picture in my email somewhere.....(time passes) yep there it is.

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Ah, that fills in the blanks nicely - thanks! Now for a picture of the bottle rig...

 

[ratz]

Ah, that fills in the blanks nicely - thanks! Now for a picture of the bottle rig...

Here's the thread http://cruzbike.com/forum/threads/how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation.7599/

 

[Rat Rider]

Dang. Looks like the hydraulic system on a John Deere.

 

[Abbott Smith]

Ratz has 5 kids; that's definitely not his garage.

They know what causes that now...