Wald Adjustable ROK Commuter Strap Review

You never know when you are going to unexpectedly add something (dare I say "precious"?) that needs to be carried on the next leg of a trip, or back home, if not starting out with something extra for that matter. So its helpful to always have a strap and fastener of some kind handy to bind the addition to the rack, handlebars, frame, within the basket or onto the bags you have with you, whatever. Ideally the strap would be small, adjustable, and reliable once attached. To the rescue come the clever new ROK Commuter Straps from Wald, a century-plus old supplier of bicycle baskets and other parts.

The straps are sold in sets of two per order, are available in Orange or Green Reflective material, and each adjusts from 12" to 28" (304mm to 720mm) x ½". The tension on the shock cord is constant after it is threaded through the loop, adjusted around the load, buckled, and pulled tight. There is no metal to scratch one's ride like bungee cords might, and it is small enough to add to a saddle bag or attach to one's rack or frame without getting in the way when not in use. The reflectivity and bright color provides the added bonus of a safety feature wherever it is attached.

If not available in your local bike shop, Wald fills orders quickly and adds only $2.50 to the reasonable $12.95 price of this handy addition to one's ride.