I have this bag, but I can't figure out what the straps with the spring loaded clip and plastic buckle are for.
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Hi Henry. Personally, I decided to "rig" mine a little differently. The supplied straps help but the bag will sway from side to side. I bought black shoe lace and looped it inside the supplied buckles, under the seat and back to the other side. If you do it right, you cannot see anything unless someone is looking for it. Made a big difference when riding.
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I'm really sorry but we couldn't even figure it out so we tossed it... I'm sorry I couldn't help you.
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I used them to mount around my rear turn signals and foot peg mounts. Extra security for the bag.
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I'll be honest with you..I love the bag, but didn't use all the straps in favor of using some long cable ties to mount it super secure on my fender. It's a universal fit so it has to cater to a lot of different bike styles...knowing that, I used what I could and cabled tied what I needed. Nobody can see them at all, so it looks pretty clean on my FXDF. Great little tail bag though. I realize that doesn't answer your question, just answers how to get around the question. :)
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The strap that is shown is the one that I remember. It was a gift so I can't check on it. You can use the handle or the strap to carry it. It can be very heavy depending on what you put in it. My friend can often use it to travel. He likes the separate compartment for wet clothes so that it doesn't get everything in the bag damp. Just remember to take it out :).
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Just realized there are hooks in the bottom that the strap works with a harness. I had put a cushion in the bottom and did not see these.
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It's an elastic strap .... watch out, dont keep is sports bag with velcro or purse with velcro ... the 'hooks' part of the velcro makes the fibers on strap fray but other then that, i've never had it slip open (ever)
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The spring goes into the black strap in the front of the carrier. The black strap devides to top and bottom zippered mesh openings. There is a small slit at the end of the strap and the spring just slides in. It keeps the mesh front from collapsing.
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I think they are for snapping the bag to the two other layers in the 3 bag system this bag is part of. Could be wrong, but that's my best guess.
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How I did mine probably won't help you. The bag's original strap snapped into the bottom connection. The part that broke was the strap piece. The bottom piece was still intact and I could thread the new strap into that.
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Sorry Brittany, those straps well sewed to the backpack, but those are straps are necessary when the it's full of equipment (it really helps your back).
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All the straps click on and off easily. There are two metal circles on either side, above the insulated pockets, that are "supposed" to be the clips for the messger strap and for the stroller clips. The stroller clips are sold seperately for $25 MSRP. I use carabiner clips- one hooked onto each metal circle, then I have those swivel hook things on my stroller to attach them to. A much cheaper solution.
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There is a ring where the three straps come together, so you probably could clip there, but that's not the intended use and may not function well
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There is a YouTube video, search for that. When holding it by the rim cross your hands in front of you and sort of slide the the down the edge pushing the outer band towards each other. At the end it looks like 3 small circles instead of the one big one. Use the bag as a guide. Good luck
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I can only tell you it seemed to be a sturdy bag. The velcro section dividers can be rearranged to hold your camera and other items in place. We bought this case for work to move a fingerprint machine from different locations. The buckle straps seemed real sturdy. Hope this helps
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My understanding is that the single large strap is supposed to go inside your hatchback and then around the gear bag to keep it from bouncing away from the car. That's how I positioned it anyway.
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Call Timbuk2. They sent me a couple of locked clips to replace the buckles at no charge. They were easy to install. I would assume you can order an extra shoulder strap from them as well.
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There is a shoulder strap. It attaches to small metal circles on the sides just behind the zipper (when you're looking from the front).
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I couldn't figure it out, so I just use without the straps! Let me know if you get an answer that would help us both.
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I cannot find mine to verify, but I am pretty sure it is a fabric strap that you hook around your suitcase handle.