May 26, 2011
2010 FreeLoader: Fix to Reduce Stress on Velcro Rack Straps
It came to our attention that our FreeLoader manufacturers have been mis-threading the rack straps through the buckles. Instead of just passing it through the outermost loop of the buckle, they’ve been threading it through both loops, which limits the range of the rack strap and can lead to stitching failure due to the increased stresses.
This video, featuring Alameda, CA resident and Xtracycler Marvin, shows you how to quickly re-thread the rack strap through the buckle to relieve the pressure on the strap and give you more maneuverability when buckling your FreeLoaders.
No video attached- I’ve probably got the straps wrong if I cant even figure out how to play the video
Please help
May 26, 2011
2010 FreeLoader: Fix to Reduce Stress on Velcro Rack Straps
Sounds great. In fact I broke 4 of mine and you guys kindly sent me new ones.
However, I don’t see a link to the video in the above item. Please send link.
Thanks.
I am biking from Key West to my home in Manchster, Ct and in the first 4 days 3 straps failed. Over the next few weeks 2 more failed, I will rethread the last one but the others have been replaced with velcro wire ties. The nice thing is the fix has lasted 1600 heavily loaded miles no prob!