Securing D-lock to panniers

[GrumpyGregry]

Likewise. However the OP doesn't want to risk squashing perishables in their panniers.

iirc my perishables and soft goods remained intact, as the lock doesn't bounce.

 

[flake99please]

iirc my perishables and soft goods remained intact, as the lock doesn't bounce.

I use Ortlieb front roller classic panniers on the rear rack & havent had an issue myself.

 

[ColinJ]

Can't you use the frame mounting kit that came with the d-lock instead of mounting it to the rack?

I used the frame mount for my big, heavy d-lock just once because after that ride I was fairly sure that it would fail sooner rather than later and comments from lots of reviewers backed that up.

I am going to take the lock with me on a 5 day mini-tour and was thinking that I could just bungee it to the top of my rack. I would use as many cords as were needed to secure it properly. (Plan B was to fabricate a heavy-duty clamp to attach it to the rack.)

 

[mjr]

I am going to take the lock with me on a 5 day mini-tour and was thinking that I could just bungee it to the top of my rack. I would use as many cords as were needed to secure it properly. (Plan B was to fabricate a heavy-duty clamp to attach it to the rack.)

Why not try the toe strap/luggage strap ideas?

 

[Salad Dodger]

On my mountain bike, I use a seatpost carrier rack for day trips, and to carry a lock, I use a couple of cable ties, left permanently fitted to the carrier.


Then fit the heavy bit of the lock under the cable ties.



and you can strap down the other end of the lock with a velcro strap or toe clip strap.

It also works with a smaller lock (which is what I normally take with me).

 

[ColinJ]

Why not try the toe strap/luggage strap ideas?

I was going to say that I don't have any toe straps but actually ... I have a vague recollection that I had some ancient pedals with straps in a box somewhere in my cellar!

 

[Tynan]

touring? if it's point to point, or even point to point to point, I'd get a lock for each location

you can use a dirty great chain and padlock then rather than an overpriced bike lock