Is the lid secure enough for rocky mountain bike trails? To be specific, Phil's World in Cortez, CO, if anyone is familiar. Thanks.
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I haven't had any issues with the lid coming open. The Velcro is pretty strong and I currently have my bike hanging from my ceiling upside down and the lid hasn't ever opened up even with items in the bag.
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I road bike and at times worry about it opening. I've used it for a year and has remained secure. If I was mountain biking beyond a casual ride I would make it secure with a Velcro strap to be safe. The structure is strong and functional. The capacity is enough for two road bike tubes and tools with proper compact packing. I have had two other bags both had zippers that failed within a year. This one will not. Stay safe riding.
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The lid secures with Velcro and is nice and snug. It does not bounce open when I hit bump. It would depend on what you are carrying. Regular riding no problem. I am glad I purchased it.
1126705
Not sure, as I'm a road cyclist, but I would say, "Probably yes." The way the bag itself is attached to the bike frame makes it stable; it does not roll around. The lid has Velcro, and it closes securely. I am comfortable to carry my cell phone and car keys there. This bicycle wedge is the best small bag I have found.
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I have an earlier model with the same cover. I've dropped it several time while it was filled. Usually the lid stays on. +1 for a tight lid!
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I have mine under an overhang. The lid closes fairly well but i can not vouch for how water proof it is.
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Regarding the lid....this is not a defect, btw. Due to the action of the rocks 'tumbling', the lid Will get thinner and develop a hole in the center. Replacement lids are about $4 each at rocktumbler.com.
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I have not noticed any sweating yet, BUT... I purchased two of these coolers and I had to replace all 4 lid knobs before I used them and I have noticed the cooler has expanded/warped outward a bit in the middle on both sides therefore the lid does not close properly anymore. I suppose I should have covered it from the outdoor elements. I will keep an eye to see if they sweat.
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Hi! Our lid does seem to fit nice and snug, but we have not had the rain yet to test the security. We have been dry here!
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Bill sir, working on that info. I agree, I myself would like a lid.Going to see if they might start making one. I'll get back with you when I have an answer. Thank You
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I chain the rear end of my bike to the bike rack and put the cover over most of it. I tried it with the front end in the rack so that I could cover the rear fully, but the bike moves and leans too much when I secure it that way. I prefer securing the front of the bike, so I am thinking through how to keep the bike straight when securing the front. I may secure the front wheel to the frame with a solid piece so it doesn't pivot and lean. Other than that, the bike cover is the best one I've ever had - wind, pouring rain and heat have not impacted it to date. I hope that some of this helps. Perhaps others can provide insights on how best to secure the front of the bike to the rack so that it doesn't move/lean so that the rear can be fully protected by the bike cover. Thank you.
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The lid is not easy to use nor is it that secure. It looks nice and tight in picture but is loosely attached with bungy cords. Cart contents are not secured by the cloth cover. You would have to design a rube goldberg secure cover yourself to protect the carts contents.
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I have it mounted on a Trek X-Caliber 6. It fits well, and doesn't rattle even with a heavy load or while doing heavy mountain biking. I did have to buy the longer mounting straps though (which Amazon didn't carry), as the ones that come with it had it too close to the seat for my liking. With the longer straps it's in the perfect position. It keeps most mud off my back too. One issue I did have with it that is unrelated to the bike itself is that you have to be careful which of the mounting holes on the rear frame you use, or it can get in the way of the quick-release lever for the rear tire. This is made irritatingly worse by the fact the hex bolts that mount it to the frame are really deep in the frame, and if you carry a multitool on rides for repairs, odds are the hex wrenches won't be long enough to reach the bolt heads. This is unfortunately one of those things you only notice when you're ten miles out on a trail and pinch a tube.
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My husband has been using this bag for several months without any problems. There are metal clips on the underside of the bag where you can clip it to your bike rack, and that will keep it safe and secure.
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The lid does come off completely and then velcros on both sides tightly with a round piece of velcro. It's very secure.
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I don't recall having any problems attaching the lid...just followed instructions. Put 2 of them together without issues. On each box it seemed as if one side of the lid was a little warped because it didn't seem to close all the way, however, I have never had any water get into the boxes. Both boxes have been thru several seasons, heavy rain, snow, etc not one drop inside!
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I bought a bag for my Ridgeline. They are the same size as my GL1800 and work fine on the bike. No leaky :o)
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I had no trouble with the holes in the cooler. The installation went fine. The lid strap is important as the hinge cannot withstand even moderate use without breaking. If people are not careful the lid will fold back to a horizontal position and break after a short time. Regarding the holes, you might think about making them a bit larger and use a small nut and bolt arrangement. Good luck.
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I would email the Kruzco customer service, they replaced one for me because the lid wouldn't seat properly. Not had a problem with it shutting off after 4hours. K
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I have had no problem with securing the lid. After filled with seeds just pinch the lock and slid onto the feed top, then release the lock. This has been a great feeder, still in tact after two years.