Why We Like The Handlebar/Front Fork Spider Cradle
Perfect for bikepacking with drop bar or flat bar setups, we use the Handlebar/Front Fork Spider Cradle for stashing our lightweight tent, sleeping bag, or sleeping pad when we’re on the trail for days at a time. We appreciate the ultra-secure fit of the universal handlebar mount because it has a minimal effect on our bike’s handling, perfect for MTB bikepacking missions.
Details
- Handlebar-mounted storage solution for pads, tents, and bags
- Integrated perfectly with Aeroe drybags (sold separately)
- 11lb capacity provides substantial load-bearing capabilities
- Aluminum and steel construction holds up over time
- Item #ARO0004
- Material
- stainless steel, anodized aluminum, glass-reinforced nylon, silicone
- Compatibility
- universal handlebar mount
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 0.9oz, (479g)
- Activity
- bikepacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 28, 2023
Fantastic
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Weight:
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I have not used any other handlebar cradle, before I was attaching a drybag directly to teh handlebar with Voile straps but that solution only worked on my gravel bike. On the FS MTB there are too many cables/hoses for the ghetto solution to work so bought this (because I was buying the rear cradle already anyway). I am very happy with this. Good capacity and very stable. I put a few wraps of an old tube on the handlebar to create more friction. On a multiday trip, the cradle required re-tightening, started slipping downwards a bit - but easy fix and nothing catastrophic.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
November 28, 2021
Ingenious Design still use dropper post
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Weight:
- null
This is a game changer, have been using 2 of these on the side of the rear rack on my MTB, super stable and means I can still use my dropper post.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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