Same. I've used zipties for years and lugged all my groceries two and from. Anywhere around 20-30 pounds. No problems. I believe the same zipties have been on there for two years now. I use a clear kind that is very thick and long. I mount them the way Rivendell suggests with the double 8 figure style looping.
I don't see what the fuss is. If you maintain your bike, it takes just a few seconds to look over your zipties, and if they feel weak or you see the plastic thinning out, then just cut them and put on a new set. Takes less than 5 minutes. If you want to spend the time and money on copper/ss wiring, all the more power to you. I can't find it anymore, but I remember a lister posted his wald basket modification so he could sort of "clip in" the basket and take it off the rack whenever he pleased. Now that, I would take the time to make. On Monday, June 6, 2016 at 4:46:24 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Zipties are freaking awesome. I'll stop using zipties when I stop > appreciating all inexpensive, elegant, reliable, ingenious inventions. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, June 3, 2016 at 6:57:43 AM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: >> >> Right, I think the standard Riv setup is to use zip ties, which they >> recommend on their website (and which I firmly disagree with). >> I've attached Wald baskets using SS wire. This takes more time than zip >> ties, but is infinitely more reliable (still, good ol' nuts and bolts are >> best). >> >> Anton >> >> >> <https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4149/4946737973_b0aa4fef29_z.jpg> >> >> >> On Friday, June 3, 2016 at 12:12:11 AM UTC-4, masmojo wrote: >>> >>> I think the difference between Walds normal baskets & Rivendells is the >>> Riv baskets look like they dont have the hangers or struts. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
