Do the rubber straps that hold the bikes on wear well? Do they crack or break easily?
1483420
Only used the rack for a trip from md to nc. The straps seem to be made very well. I wouldn't worry about them. It's a great rack for the money.
1483421
I'd describe the straps as very rugged. The sun will put more wear and tear on these straps than you will.
1483422
I have had the Allen bike rack for 1-year. The straps have worn well. However, I would recommend gloves when putting on/off because you end up with dirty hands.
1483423
The straps on my rack have been exposed to quite a lot of super cold (Michigan) weather and held up well. However, the true test is to see if they can take a Texas summer. I recently moved from MI to TX so I will have a chance to take this data point in a few months. Basically, ask me again in 4 months...
1483424
i have not seen much wear in over a year but i only need the four unit rack about once a month when my grandchildren visit. i use a smaller rack for a single bike ride. it feels pretty sturdy. hope this helps.
1160876
i use them when i workout and i don't have any problems with them. they are very durable. i love them.
1627388
The metal is all coated so it should hold up ok. The padded grips would probably degrade in the sun and rain after a year or two.
2147430
They will last about 2 years if you take care of them. You must clean them every time you take your boat out. Really spray them down good. No it is not all stainless. But these are so much easier than any other strap I have used.
877586
They perform well. The wheels may wear down fast and unevenly with outside use though.
1536119
i bought those a while ago and replaced the hydrolic ones and i ride 50 miles on the weekend. i did not have any problems whatsoever. i hope this helps.
1712200
Your durability question describes my own usage fairly accurately. I've had the panniers for two years and they hold up fine, except one bottom left inside corner got caught in the rear tire and chewed up slightly (but it might have been avoided with more care). I don't take the bags off regularly because I use the inside straps to secure the bags to my rack so the detachment clips don't have much wear and tear.
1258737
I have used these for almost 1 year, and have had no problems with them. They've held up well to a good measure of abuse.
1279046
Yes the bars lock into place well when installed correctly. I recommend checking for looseness every once in awhile. I use a yakima bike rack on the bars and it holds just fine. Best.
1554979
they are solid rubber, enough sturdy asemmbly, i don't use it every day, but when i do i take care of it personally, so, so far, so good, so i couldn't speak about their performance around job sites with careless and rushy people handling it, since is some considerable weight to bear on two wheels only...good luck tough...
868167
they are plastic but I think it might still work... I have had this bike for my grandson for a while now and its very sturdy
1384158
My husband uses them on his bike to hold his leathers, sweatshirts, etc. I would say like all they will break down eventually if left out in the weather all the time but these appear to be good quality ones. I have bought some that broke or wore out rather quickly but we have not had one of these break on use yet.
1630486
if you are referring to the straps that go over the rims, yes they may firmly contact the rims and could rub--depends on your rims/wheels--not a problem on my bikes tho.The big plastic shells only contact the tires.
1686544
Yes. They are great. I use them pretty sparingly, but they seem as durable as any other tube. The attachments so seem well built. I use the tubes as part of a homemade rip trainer, so both the anchors and tubes get beat up when I do use them. They seem to hold up well.
1600441
I've had mine for a year and they still work, but I only use them occasionally. Got them for Bike Party rides.
2036796
I have used them multiple times and they seem to be very durable. Of course if you rip them apart every time that you use them anything will wear out in time...
84753
They seem to be very sturdy. I used these panniers on a week long, fully loaded (self supported) trip around Vermont and I never had a problem with them. No snagging, tearing,etc. They are heavy duty plastic with strong pull tabs. Also, just FYI, I found the design of these panniers really great. Different compartments allowed me to find things very quickly. I especially liked the large space in the middle, which most others don't have.