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Originally Posted by Chris Scott
If you don't trust the pannier clip buckles to take the weight (and I can see why you would think this) back it up with a cam lock strap or even just a belt. Done up tight that will help pull the weight against the rack and take the stress off the clip buckle.
Ch
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I would just add to get really good quality cam operated straps; I've had one of the cams fall apart in my hands when put under tension and another one became slack very quickly, far more quickly than I anticipated (I was checking the luggage pretty frequently) - the slack one became so slack that it rubbed on the rear tyre and disintegrated before I found it.
Whatever I use, carry a couple of spare is my rule of thumb.
Some people do rate "Rok straps" for bungie type straps - they might be worth considering?
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Dave
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