Voile Straps! Essential or Overrated Bikepacking Gear?

[@laurenoe]

The label on the outside is how I remember to cinch down. ;) They also sell little plastic clips to keep the straps tidy. Love mine! Great video (as usual). ;)

[@jackledger8877]

For heavy items in a cage, such as water bottles, strap through the cage and ALSO around the frame tube to dramatically increase strength / reliability of the carry. You don’t want all that weight (~1-2kg) bouncing around supported only by 2 or 3 frame bosses. This is especially important for the long haul.

[@russswanson3820]

Hey Ryan, Just picked up a couple more Voiles at Blue Lug in Tokyo. Now I’ve got at least two for every bike. I keep them in a bag on the bike most all the time. Nice to have when you need ‘em. Best wishes and safe travels!

[@mamalovesherkamadojoe6097]

Thanks for introducing me to these straps. I use them for holding my water bottles on my wheelchair and medical bed. This gives me a little more freedom.

[@Js-rq9uj]

Tourniquets have to be very tight to be effective, but applying too little force wont stop arterial bleeding, and too much can damage tissue. My first aid training recommended not even attempting a tourniquet with hopes of saving the limb without a specially designed tourniquet, the only other option is just completely constricting the wound with extreme pressure and losing the limb. Although if you should ever need to use one it's do or die anyways, but I wouldn't rely on a strap for that.

[@FrankZen]

I had these in my bag for months and only started using them last week! I was using bendy cables before but these are much better!

[@topaz_climber]

Really useful to get a visual idea of the sizes. Thanks!

[@radbikeadventure]

Cheers Rob glad it was helpful!

[@havefunandbikestuffOver40]

Very rad! I just got some LuBanSir Cinch Straps velcro Straps to add extra gear as well to my bike. Check those out if you have time. I still like voile Straps too

[@Darfur64]

I've had a Voile strap hold my ski binding to my ski to get me out of the woods, they've held skulls to handlebars I found in the desert, strapped down bread, sleeping bags, tents, even if I don't have them strapping something down, I always bring them with me!!!

[@radbikeadventure]

Nice! Skulls to handlebars in the desert lol. Yea, I'm a convert for sure.

[@nicolarusso]

Your videos are very informative and enjoyable. Keep it up!!! I have been using these straps for some time. I also use ROK Straps.

[@roryparlin2414]

I just got a notice that my RAD stickers are on their way to me!!! Can’t wait. Love you guys. Keep up all the great work you do for us!!!

[@radbikeadventure]

Yaaay! Thanks so much!

[@romeogilbertdano6175]

i love your choice of music. especially the nofx sticker

[@radbikeadventure]

🤘

[@johnwelch557]

Great straps. I can't believe I've not seen them here in Phoenix. Much improvement over bungees. Bungees can break and get into a wheel. That will cause a lot of four letter words! Super for showing us. Love you guys, and the puppy the most! :)

[@radbikeadventure]

Yes, check them out! Puppies are for sure the highlight of any vid for us haha

[@FollowThomas]

I haven't use those yet but good to know how to. Great video.

[@martinkennedy3696]

Thanks for that. Can we have a review on bike pumps? There seen to be so many!!

[@radbikeadventure]

Hi Martin, thanks for the suggestion! Yes, we will make a video about bike pumps in the future :)

[@cyberbri6899]

Cool! I love your dogs!!

[@arondowning9143]

Thanks for the video, any tips on where to store straps on the bike (or in bags) when not in use?

[@dorianblue4229]

Heya all the way from Italy... i've seen people strapping even their bike on their backpacks to carry it hands-free up the mountains... but overcautious and paranoid as i well may be, i wouldnt kinda push them...test their lmit i mean. Dunno what you think about it... Also, i've tried to go through reviews and stuff but now we're talking about it, i havent spotted whether there's some sort of load safety limit, Sure am talking of the biggest and longest ones. Better go longer and double wrap them around the frame so the metal bit doesnt scratch even if it should ever slide a bit on the road...

[@crapweasel17]

Solid review. Thanks!

[@radbikeadventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@onemanmayhem]

I use metal cam buckles with nylon straps, or whatever else cheap and preferably recycled/repurposed thing. Maybe using that 7 bucks to other things... Oh well, sweet doggies :)

[@radbikeadventure]

Whatever works for ya. A tube could also get the job done 😉

[@Joe_from_iowa]

They're my favorite!!!

[@billdove4610]

Works best to run the straps round the fork rather than through the Blackburn rack. This puts far less strain on the cage attachment points to the forks.

[@radbikeadventure]

Hadn’t heard of this. Those cages are very secure and had no trouble w wear

[@wasdalosdickarchen]

@@radbikeadventure Yeah, what the user comment said was absolutely correct. Much more physical strength

[@ana_otautahi]

Great video. I love these straps too. You seem fun - would definitely go bikepacking with you :D :D :D

[@Innerrelief]

⏹ Interesting experience! it's is really good for learn! greetings from NYC 👌😉

[@radbikeadventure]

Thanks for watching :)

[@jesselduque2858]

Love the doggos.

[@Mardal]

It's funny, I also got a 2018 blue Kona sutra and the black burn bottle cages, now I'm kinda forced to get the voile straps :) The original black burn straps are just a bit too short for my 8L dry bags, so I've been considering getting some fancy straps. Hopefully I can find these in Europe :)

[@radbikeadventure]

@guzelmarmara mentioned they could find them but are expensive. The smallest size of Rok straps might work for you and I think those are easier to find (really popular with motorcycle tourists). amzn.to/3fCeHUN

[@wasdalosdickarchen]

Same here. 8L drybag = 25 inch voile. Goldsprintshop Berlin 9€

[@guzelmarmara]

Voiles are hard to find in Europe and can be expensive (20€ for large ones) so I use shock cords to stabilize my bottles, stuff sacks and else on my front rack. Rok straps are also nice and have way more uses than Voile however their buckles always make me annoy. Buckles are always prone to get broken and fail people on the road.

[@radbikeadventure]

Yikes, they need a distributor there! Yes, Rok straps are great too. I prefer them for strapping larger items. We actually have a review lined up on those too

[@m97120]

There are some ski straps that are exactly like Voile straps. They just don't come in that many sizes. I have some G3 Tension Straps. They come in 400, 500, and 650mm. It's really exactly the same. OneUp Components also make an "EDC Strap" which is also pretty much the same but a bit short (355mm).

[@wasdalosdickarchen]

Goldsprint online Shop Berlin. There is also a fake voile which is the same quality on Amazon. Called Fixplus.

[@guzelmarmara]

I'll check both. Thanks for the tips guys :)

[@dzidmail]

Stretch-loc seems better and cheaper anyway

[@lesleykenwood2715]

Bought several straps from your previous vlog.

[@radbikeadventure]

Awesome! Have you had a chance to use them? What do you think?

[@lesleykenwood2715]

@@radbikeadventure yes, two on my handlebar bag and one to hold my front wheel straight.

[@christoph27]

I'm just here for the doggos :))) but these straps seem useful

[@jasonification]

Could you show how to daisy chain the voile strap more closely? I was trying to do it today and it was a struggle!

[@WasabiWei]

Keeping tension on the first strap while securing the second is a bit fiddly.

[@pawel_tips911]

Few brands have the same product with different names, so focusing on the name doesn't matter ;p

[@radbikeadventure]

Yes there are many more brands now but Voile was the creator and most well known at the time I made the video!

[@vanessaclairevinarao1545]

i use old belts, cool colors though probably lighter too

[@radbikeadventure]

Great idea!!

[@wcresponder]

You don't tourniquet snake bites.

[@GeekonaBike]

I had a bungee come loose from the fork leg stuffsack on a fast DH. It went right into the spokes, Instantly the road hit me in the face. The resulting broken hand ended that years Arizona Trail Race. I Only use Voile Straps now.

[@radbikeadventure]

Yes, I've seen this happen. It's almost happened to me but I was going slowly and able to come to a stop thankfully. Terrifying.

[@fuerLutzi]

These won't degrade from UV. Essential for open air use.

[@radbikeadventure]

Yes, good point. I knew there was another reason I loved them : D

[@michaeltattershall7566]

Definitely an essential piece of gear.

[@radbikeadventure]

How do you prefer to strap down your gear??

[@kixb4632]

Hello RaD fam, was out looking for these at REI but they no longer stock them at my location. I'm trying to strap a one man tent (lynx 1, pretty small tent) to my handlebars and was wondering if the 25 inch will suffice or will I need the 32? Thanks a ton!

[@radbikeadventure]

I would try amazon: amzn.to/3cKBb7m And to measure, take a piece of string or rope and see how much length you will need. 25 might be enough but not sure

[@kixb4632]

@@radbikeadventure thanks, they will be here tmro! also, just got your RAD stickers in the mail today, RAD on 🤘

[@OriginalGabriel]

Doggo loving is essential. There, video done in several seconds.

[@raffylleno7170]

nice music😁

[@albertbatfinder5240]

The small strap are always just a tiny bit shorter than the length you need, no matter what you are trying to strap down. It’s an unusual law of physics. Go large. If they tell you size isn’t important, they’re lying.

[@radbikeadventure]

Albert Batfinder Agreed, w a strap better to have a little extra that you can tuck away. That’s why I’m a fan of the 25” . The RIGHT size for the job matters 😉.

[@WellsPetras]

Best dogs crashing your vlog ever!!

[@radbikeadventure]

More of that to come 🐶!

[@m97120]

6:10 Don't tourniquet a snake bite - this can be dangerous. Instead, call an ambulance immediately and bandage the leg with pressure to prevent the venom from moving, try to keep your pulse down and don't move.

[@radbikeadventure]

I cut the part where I corrected myself and said "wait, aren't you NOT supposed to tourniquet snake bites?" guess I was right! So, just like other wounds...pressure is the first step. Thank you for the advice that we will hopefully never need!

[@ericcarr9267]

@@radbikeadventure Depends on the type of snake. North america not recommended, Australia may be another matter. Has to do with the venom type.

[@marcelguarachi]

I thought they were called titan straps

[@radbikeadventure]

I think that's another brand. give em a go and let us know what you think!

[@marcelguarachi]

@@radbikeadventure they’re great

[@sheydilloway4399]

Imagine actually buying a "Titan Strap". Stick with the far superior Voile straps kids!

[@elizabethanndodd2326]

dog collars :)

[@jimbojet8728]

Adverts!!!!!!!

[@ungarlinski7965]

Damn, a she-bro.

[@radbikeadventure]

Haha perfect timing. Watch my latest video…guess it makes me a legit he-bro 😂. Even though I’m a total nerd.

[@jimbojet8728]

You can’t even say it. There’s an I in it. It has to be pronounced V O Y L E.

[@radbikeadventure]

I need an audio sample 😂