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Improve survivability of bicycle container
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The "white container box" lasted about 2 months until it cracked in multiple places.
It was a cheap box(Dollar General variety).
New container is made by Sterilite and much sturdier.
I believe the old container cracked because of vibration and bumps transmitted from the ground to the box.
Can someone help me with ideas on how to cushion the new box?
mountain-bike
asked 11 hours ago
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The "white container box" lasted about 2 months until it cracked in multiple places.
It was a cheap box(Dollar General variety).
New container is made by Sterilite and much sturdier.
I believe the old container cracked because of vibration and bumps transmitted from the ground to the box.
Can someone help me with ideas on how to cushion the new box?
mountain-bike
asked 11 hours ago
fixit7fixit7
1628 bronze badges
Just get the sturdiest plastic container you can find. A hardware store is probably the best place to look. You might even try a lightweight toolbox tas these obviously are designed to hold fairly heavy items.
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
2
What you are after is a Fish Bin - the real thing, not a cheap, light weight knock off.
– mattnz
5 hours ago
@mattnz that's an answer - and a good one.
– Criggie♦
16 mins ago
Do you park your bike outside in the sunlight? UV light will embrittle many plastics in short order.
– Criggie♦
15 mins ago
add a comment |
The "white container box" lasted about 2 months until it cracked in multiple places.
It was a cheap box(Dollar General variety).
New container is made by Sterilite and much sturdier.
I believe the old container cracked because of vibration and bumps transmitted from the ground to the box.
Can someone help me with ideas on how to cushion the new box?
mountain-bike
asked 11 hours ago
fixit7fixit7
1628 bronze badges
The "white container box" lasted about 2 months until it cracked in multiple places.
It was a cheap box(Dollar General variety).
New container is made by Sterilite and much sturdier.
I believe the old container cracked because of vibration and bumps transmitted from the ground to the box.
Can someone help me with ideas on how to cushion the new box?
mountain-bike
mountain-bike
asked 11 hours ago
fixit7fixit7
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asked 11 hours ago
fixit7fixit7
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fixit7fixit7
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Just get the sturdiest plastic container you can find. A hardware store is probably the best place to look. You might even try a lightweight toolbox tas these obviously are designed to hold fairly heavy items.
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
2
What you are after is a Fish Bin - the real thing, not a cheap, light weight knock off.
– mattnz
5 hours ago
@mattnz that's an answer - and a good one.
– Criggie♦
16 mins ago
Do you park your bike outside in the sunlight? UV light will embrittle many plastics in short order.
– Criggie♦
15 mins ago
add a comment |
Just get the sturdiest plastic container you can find. A hardware store is probably the best place to look. You might even try a lightweight toolbox tas these obviously are designed to hold fairly heavy items.
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
2
What you are after is a Fish Bin - the real thing, not a cheap, light weight knock off.
– mattnz
5 hours ago
@mattnz that's an answer - and a good one.
– Criggie♦
16 mins ago
Do you park your bike outside in the sunlight? UV light will embrittle many plastics in short order.
– Criggie♦
15 mins ago
Just get the sturdiest plastic container you can find. A hardware store is probably the best place to look. You might even try a lightweight toolbox tas these obviously are designed to hold fairly heavy items.
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
Just get the sturdiest plastic container you can find. A hardware store is probably the best place to look. You might even try a lightweight toolbox tas these obviously are designed to hold fairly heavy items.
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
2
2
What you are after is a Fish Bin - the real thing, not a cheap, light weight knock off.
– mattnz
5 hours ago
What you are after is a Fish Bin - the real thing, not a cheap, light weight knock off.
– mattnz
5 hours ago
@mattnz that's an answer - and a good one.
– Criggie♦
16 mins ago
@mattnz that's an answer - and a good one.
– Criggie♦
16 mins ago
Do you park your bike outside in the sunlight? UV light will embrittle many plastics in short order.
– Criggie♦
15 mins ago
Do you park your bike outside in the sunlight? UV light will embrittle many plastics in short order.
– Criggie♦
15 mins ago
add a comment |
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The traditional solution on bicycles is metal wire basket. Metal is tougher than plastic and mesh instead of sheet metal makes it lightweight enough.
If you need something waterproof, put your things in waterproof bag or get a more expensive bike-specific rack box.
answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
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I thought of those, but... Metal rusts Items inside are easily seen by the public Would miss out on doing it myself :-)
– fixit7
8 hours ago
2
@fixit7 Pretty sure the public can see through that sterilite box. also, i've been using a metal basket for 5 years without rust, commuting all year in the pacific northwest.
– Paul H
7 hours ago
@Paul H Not if the inside is painted black. :-)
– fixit7
7 hours ago
add a comment |
The first container looks to be really thin and cheap, no wonder why it did not last.
The second container looks better, but, IMO, will not last long either.
How is the container attached on your bike ?
You could place a piece of rubber between the container and whatever holds it.
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
It was attached using stainless steel bolts. I also had pieces of inner tube under the container to cushion it. I also have a piece of 2 inch thick close knit foam.
– fixit7
10 hours ago
add a comment |
Wood is an often-overlooked material. Its pliable and forgiving of vibration. Plus its available in heaps of different profiles and weights.
You can construct the size of box you want to the millimetre, not requiring to make use of whatever you find.
For added durability, painting the wood allows you to express yourself, or a good location to attach reflectors and lights.
answered 16 mins ago
Criggie♦Criggie
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The traditional solution on bicycles is metal wire basket. Metal is tougher than plastic and mesh instead of sheet metal makes it lightweight enough.
If you need something waterproof, put your things in waterproof bag or get a more expensive bike-specific rack box.
answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
13k2 gold badges23 silver badges46 bronze badges
I thought of those, but... Metal rusts Items inside are easily seen by the public Would miss out on doing it myself :-)
– fixit7
8 hours ago
2
@fixit7 Pretty sure the public can see through that sterilite box. also, i've been using a metal basket for 5 years without rust, commuting all year in the pacific northwest.
– Paul H
7 hours ago
@Paul H Not if the inside is painted black. :-)
– fixit7
7 hours ago
add a comment |
The traditional solution on bicycles is metal wire basket. Metal is tougher than plastic and mesh instead of sheet metal makes it lightweight enough.
If you need something waterproof, put your things in waterproof bag or get a more expensive bike-specific rack box.
answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
13k2 gold badges23 silver badges46 bronze badges
I thought of those, but... Metal rusts Items inside are easily seen by the public Would miss out on doing it myself :-)
– fixit7
8 hours ago
2
@fixit7 Pretty sure the public can see through that sterilite box. also, i've been using a metal basket for 5 years without rust, commuting all year in the pacific northwest.
– Paul H
7 hours ago
@Paul H Not if the inside is painted black. :-)
– fixit7
7 hours ago
add a comment |
The traditional solution on bicycles is metal wire basket. Metal is tougher than plastic and mesh instead of sheet metal makes it lightweight enough.
If you need something waterproof, put your things in waterproof bag or get a more expensive bike-specific rack box.
answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
13k2 gold badges23 silver badges46 bronze badges
The traditional solution on bicycles is metal wire basket. Metal is tougher than plastic and mesh instead of sheet metal makes it lightweight enough.
If you need something waterproof, put your things in waterproof bag or get a more expensive bike-specific rack box.
answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
13k2 gold badges23 silver badges46 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
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answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
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answered 10 hours ago
ojsojs
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I thought of those, but... Metal rusts Items inside are easily seen by the public Would miss out on doing it myself :-)
– fixit7
8 hours ago
2
@fixit7 Pretty sure the public can see through that sterilite box. also, i've been using a metal basket for 5 years without rust, commuting all year in the pacific northwest.
– Paul H
7 hours ago
@Paul H Not if the inside is painted black. :-)
– fixit7
7 hours ago
add a comment |
I thought of those, but... Metal rusts Items inside are easily seen by the public Would miss out on doing it myself :-)
– fixit7
8 hours ago
2
@fixit7 Pretty sure the public can see through that sterilite box. also, i've been using a metal basket for 5 years without rust, commuting all year in the pacific northwest.
– Paul H
7 hours ago
@Paul H Not if the inside is painted black. :-)
– fixit7
7 hours ago
I thought of those, but... Metal rusts Items inside are easily seen by the public Would miss out on doing it myself :-)
– fixit7
8 hours ago
I thought of those, but... Metal rusts Items inside are easily seen by the public Would miss out on doing it myself :-)
– fixit7
8 hours ago
2
2
@fixit7 Pretty sure the public can see through that sterilite box. also, i've been using a metal basket for 5 years without rust, commuting all year in the pacific northwest.
– Paul H
7 hours ago
@fixit7 Pretty sure the public can see through that sterilite box. also, i've been using a metal basket for 5 years without rust, commuting all year in the pacific northwest.
– Paul H
7 hours ago
@Paul H Not if the inside is painted black. :-)
– fixit7
7 hours ago
@Paul H Not if the inside is painted black. :-)
– fixit7
7 hours ago
add a comment |
The first container looks to be really thin and cheap, no wonder why it did not last.
The second container looks better, but, IMO, will not last long either.
How is the container attached on your bike ?
You could place a piece of rubber between the container and whatever holds it.
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
It was attached using stainless steel bolts. I also had pieces of inner tube under the container to cushion it. I also have a piece of 2 inch thick close knit foam.
– fixit7
10 hours ago
add a comment |
The first container looks to be really thin and cheap, no wonder why it did not last.
The second container looks better, but, IMO, will not last long either.
How is the container attached on your bike ?
You could place a piece of rubber between the container and whatever holds it.
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
It was attached using stainless steel bolts. I also had pieces of inner tube under the container to cushion it. I also have a piece of 2 inch thick close knit foam.
– fixit7
10 hours ago
add a comment |
The first container looks to be really thin and cheap, no wonder why it did not last.
The second container looks better, but, IMO, will not last long either.
How is the container attached on your bike ?
You could place a piece of rubber between the container and whatever holds it.
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
The first container looks to be really thin and cheap, no wonder why it did not last.
The second container looks better, but, IMO, will not last long either.
How is the container attached on your bike ?
You could place a piece of rubber between the container and whatever holds it.
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
answered 10 hours ago
MaxMax
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1,1856 silver badges9 bronze badges
It was attached using stainless steel bolts. I also had pieces of inner tube under the container to cushion it. I also have a piece of 2 inch thick close knit foam.
– fixit7
10 hours ago
add a comment |
It was attached using stainless steel bolts. I also had pieces of inner tube under the container to cushion it. I also have a piece of 2 inch thick close knit foam.
– fixit7
10 hours ago
It was attached using stainless steel bolts. I also had pieces of inner tube under the container to cushion it. I also have a piece of 2 inch thick close knit foam.
– fixit7
10 hours ago
It was attached using stainless steel bolts. I also had pieces of inner tube under the container to cushion it. I also have a piece of 2 inch thick close knit foam.
– fixit7
10 hours ago
add a comment |
Wood is an often-overlooked material. Its pliable and forgiving of vibration. Plus its available in heaps of different profiles and weights.
You can construct the size of box you want to the millimetre, not requiring to make use of whatever you find.
For added durability, painting the wood allows you to express yourself, or a good location to attach reflectors and lights.
answered 16 mins ago
Criggie♦Criggie
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add a comment |
Wood is an often-overlooked material. Its pliable and forgiving of vibration. Plus its available in heaps of different profiles and weights.
You can construct the size of box you want to the millimetre, not requiring to make use of whatever you find.
For added durability, painting the wood allows you to express yourself, or a good location to attach reflectors and lights.
answered 16 mins ago
Criggie♦Criggie
48.1k5 gold badges82 silver badges163 bronze badges
add a comment |
Wood is an often-overlooked material. Its pliable and forgiving of vibration. Plus its available in heaps of different profiles and weights.
You can construct the size of box you want to the millimetre, not requiring to make use of whatever you find.
For added durability, painting the wood allows you to express yourself, or a good location to attach reflectors and lights.
answered 16 mins ago
Criggie♦Criggie
48.1k5 gold badges82 silver badges163 bronze badges
Wood is an often-overlooked material. Its pliable and forgiving of vibration. Plus its available in heaps of different profiles and weights.
You can construct the size of box you want to the millimetre, not requiring to make use of whatever you find.
For added durability, painting the wood allows you to express yourself, or a good location to attach reflectors and lights.
answered 16 mins ago
Criggie♦Criggie
48.1k5 gold badges82 silver badges163 bronze badges
answered 16 mins ago
Criggie♦Criggie
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answered 16 mins ago
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answered 16 mins ago
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Just get the sturdiest plastic container you can find. A hardware store is probably the best place to look. You might even try a lightweight toolbox tas these obviously are designed to hold fairly heavy items.
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
2
What you are after is a Fish Bin - the real thing, not a cheap, light weight knock off.
– mattnz
5 hours ago
@mattnz that's an answer - and a good one.
– Criggie♦
16 mins ago
Do you park your bike outside in the sunlight? UV light will embrittle many plastics in short order.
– Criggie♦
15 mins ago