I just rode 350 miles with a large Shopsack in a large Wald on the rear
Nitto rack. Zip-tied in place with some bar tape to eliminate chatter. The
combo worked just fine - it's SUPER convenient to get at gear and snacks up
there on the back - and the only drawback was that the weight up high (I
Wald 137 and Md. shop sack. Works like a charm.
On Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:50:56 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote:
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> Who has used this combo? The large basket is 18" but the "medium" (there
> is no small so how there can be a medium mystifies me) is 21" wide. Is the
> bast measurement small
Him MIchael,
I've used the large and medium on a Nitto front rack and the medium is more
secure that the large on the narrow rack, but it was never too big of a
deal either way. I then put the large on a VO Porteur rack. The platform
of the rack is ideal for holding the large Wald and is ver
I zip-tied my Wald to a Platrack, then I just bolt the Platrack on and off
of the Cosmo as needed
But, I've not 'used' my Wald yet; I'm not a commuter, and most of my
rides are recreational; I intend to put it to work camping, but it's not
happened yet
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You received this mes
there are reusable zip ties? whoa-- mind blown. I've a stash of the regular
one-use... when they run out I'll have a look.
Back on topic: I have a medium and large Wald, and I just got a large
shopsack. My first question is: what do you intend to carry?
I use it for extra grocery hauling space
I've used a large shopsack and large wald zip-tied snugly on a rear Tubus
Fly. In addition to zip-tying it the the rack in four places, I also
zip-tied the basket to the saddlebag loops on my brooks. (I should mention
I'm short, have a fairly wee bike (50 cm), and a low saddle.) I use the
re-
In terms of width it will depend on how wide/high your bars are (apologies
if that's obvious).
For me, the large is best because it fits my small Timbuk2 messenger bag.
I have to cram it into the medium. I don't like wearing the bag when
riding (though I do if the basket is full with other
