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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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On my way to work the nut to my shiftier linkage came off. Luckily I had zip ties available. A quick rig and I was back on the road. Never leave home without them.

 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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I always use them to keep my handlebar tool bag in place.
Then cut and remove after use.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 08:46 AM
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Good advice. Nice "rigging"!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 08:48 AM
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ip ties are definitely a must have. I use them daily.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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I've used them more times than I'd like to admit. Truly a-million-and-one uses.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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Yep! I like how you left them untrimmed to let the world know you are a thinker, and a doer! Just giving you a hard time! I know I don't carry them like I should. Don't usually have them on regular day rides, but on longer rides. Would be much better than waiting on a truck to come get me (even though towing is $12/year). Did that once and it took forever......lol
 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 02:36 PM
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Thanks Eric. Haha
 
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I was in a hurry. Haha.. But leaving it that way would insure I fix it quickly.
 
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I had that same situation a whiles back! I use zip ties for computer wires to my cage to my bike and even my scuba equippment when in a bind!

I'm gonna try them on the OL soon shhhhhh!
 
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Isn't there a HD part number for zip ties?
 
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