I like zip ties on bikes. They stay quiet and tight and won't damage paint. I used two to attach my chain guard. A few days later, I snipped them to modify the shape. I used the same kind of zip ties for reinstallation. The first one broke before I pulled it tight. I tried another. Same problem.
The original installation was at 50 F. The attempted reinstallation was at 30 F. I learned that nylon zip ties typically won't work below 40 F.
They make cold-weather zip ties of a nylon that's useful to -40 C, and they've been tested at -20 C. What's more, the new ones I bought have a tensile strength of 120 pounds. That means I can pull them tighter to prevent slipping. In the photo I've left a little on the ends for a few days in case I decide to pull them tighter.
Good idea and find. Can you please share a link to the ones you found/bought?
I assume they are also UV resistant, which would be helpful.
Assuming the sun will ever come out again.... ;)
These also are nice in situations
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Quote from: radgranddad on January 03, 2023, 09:39:38 AM
Good idea and find. Can you please share a link to the ones you found/bought?
I assume they are also UV resistant, which would be helpful.
Assuming the sun will ever come out again.... ;)
https://amzn.to/3Wx6Ay6
Yes, I see they're UV resistant. I also see that some have a tensile strength of 200 pounds and are 30 inches long!
Quote from: tacomanatx on January 04, 2023, 06:49:34 AM
These also are nice in situations
https://amzn.to/3GTVYEV
I bought this in Auguat:
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I reordered a week later. You make velcro straps of custom length. I use them mostly for closing cardboard boxes used for storage. They're also a foolproof way to secure a plastic tool box.