MINIMALIST BIKEPACKING FORK 'RACK' (PROBLEM SOLVERS ANCHOR TIE)

Review of the Problem Solvers Anchor Bow Ties! You can use them as super minimal bikepacking fork racks!

Voile straps:
15 inch length (for fly rods and sleeping pads)
20 inch length (for mid size compression stuff sacks)

Problem Solvers Anchor Tie

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[stevesherman]

I'd totally be into those for commuting !! Always looking for ways to strap on more stuff !

[snazzfab]

I love this simplicity. Makes me think of new ways to carry things

[BikeTall]

I am all for the bike pcking trend. But unless I am riding a narrow single track, I still prefer the traditional 4 or 2 pannier setup. When not going on long tours I just remove my panniers and use my ortlieb handlebar bag, a triangle frame bag i bought off amazon for $16 and a topeak bag that slides into my back rack. In the end, i think most people mix and match and the line btwn “bike packing” and “regular” touring. Whatever works for you. It’s all good.

[copperdomination]

Attaching an item like this with a single bolt will tend to work loose in a high shock and vibration environment like gravel riding. These would be far superior if the were a single piece joined with a spine so that rotational forces cannot be applied to the individual pieces. Alternatively, if there was a padded vee shaped back that pressed against the fork, it might stay secure. But that would not be a universal solution.

If I were to use these, I would be sure to use threadlocker on the threads to help keep the bolts tight.

Another consideration is that these are rather expensive. Two of these brackets are $20 and two Voile straps are close to $20. For $37, you can get the Salsa Anything cage with straps. For $27 you can get the Topeak VersaCage with straps.

[nataliecollar]

Did you test Nalgene bottles with these cages?

[uniquenamegoeshere]

Thanks for posting this Russ. It’s always interesting to see what is new.

[JogieGlenMait]

The design is so simple I can actually have a DIY version.

[troyshantzify]

it would be so simple for this company to make one of these mounts with a bottom "shelf" or plate, like the bottom of the Everything Cage. That would make this system amazing and maybe a bit more trustworthy

[Motorep]

Wow, thanks for this! I can use these on the forks of my Diverge and LHT too. Plus, I can see them being used on the down tube as well.

[ChrisLoew]

imagine it will wear through your dry bag pretty quick compared to the salsa, wish there was an inbetween version

[decentdiversions]

These look neat for sure. Would love a long term review. Also, just realized that there's an outdoor store in Missoula called Trailhead. Ottawa, Canada has one of the same name and the lettering in the logo used to be quite similar.

[justinbarney]

Go to Lowes & get a 4" wide piece of steel flat, a hacksaw/grinder with cutting blade, pair of pliers, and a vice. Once to shape, drill 3 holes(1 for mounting to the bike & the other 2 for mounting bungees), and then paint to desired color. Cost? ...if you consider buying a 3 ft. piece of steel flat, how many you can build, and perhaps sell? And as far as the weight? ...It's not that dramatic of a difference ;)

[stevencottrell]

Love the video and the minimal design. I'm off on another bikepacking adventure this year (hopefully) and I am looking for a fork rack solution. My only problem is I only have a single mounting boss on the fork arm! Do you know of any solutions to my problem? Thanks

[etmccaus]

I like the idea, but seems a smidge pricey, especially when you include good straps like those.

[DrTomCruisin]

So do these work with a carbon fork? I have braze-ons, but I'm worried about wrapping the voile strap around the fork.

[drewlucero]

I think these are perfect thanks for the info. 👀 📸 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 📸🙏

[beebopcola]

Others may have mentioned this, but would a 1L Nalgene work with this? It's under the 3lb weight limit set by the manufactuerer. But I'm curious to know.

[MTBIKEXC]

I’ve got something for Problem Solvers (or you), I have a 27.5 fully rigid mountain bike and want to put full fenders on it but there are no holes to attach anything to and my fork doesn’t have a hole underneath - it carbon - and the surface under the fork crown is a V, not even a flat surface so maybe you could zip tie a fender on, you could but it wouldn’t stay at the right angle. I need something the attaches to the fork legs only. Same for rear triangle, no bosses but more conventional shape. Everything is carbon so don’t want to clamp anything hard on the fork or the frame. If you ever come across anything, make a video please! Oh 27.5x2.0 tires it has to cover.

[mbiraside]

So if i buy them does the Jones come with ?, (-;

[sirronald]

Use a aluminum bottle cage and bend it to fit your desired size