Post by Jarlaxle on Jun 2, 2018 8:33:28 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm going there: there is a surprising amount of useful riding stuff at Walmart. Four things now...
1) If you have no helmet lock, a helmet that will not fit your helmet lock, or more helmets than helmet locks, that is inconvenient. If you have a jacket that won't fit in the scoot's storage, that is also inconvenient. However, there is a solution: For about ten bucks, Walmart has bicycle cable locks-your choice of keyed, number combination, letter combination, or set-your-own combination. Some have long cables, some are shorter (3-4'), and small enough to tuck in a pocket, tank bag, or glove box when not in use. They are usually next to the bicycles. (Mine is branded Bell, I think $11.99)
2) While you're there, one shelf over from the locks is the bicycle tire section. That section includes air pumps. They have several mini-compressors that would pack nicely on a scoot, as well as some VERY compact manual pumps. (I saw a foot pump that folds to store no bigger than a pint beer can.)
3) Tourers and errand-runners take note: they have 20" black tarp straps for 2 bucks, and a 2-pack of 18" bungee cords for about the same. (I always found the tarp straps held up a lot better.) They also have what looked like a 3x3' bungee NET for about $8, which should work nicely for securing a duffel bag to the pillon seat. These are in the automotive section, next to trailer hitch stuff, trailer lights, and tie-down straps.
4) The camping section has dry bags. I bought a pack of three (2, 4, and 10.5 litre capacity) for $10. Brand is "Outdoor Products."
1) If you have no helmet lock, a helmet that will not fit your helmet lock, or more helmets than helmet locks, that is inconvenient. If you have a jacket that won't fit in the scoot's storage, that is also inconvenient. However, there is a solution: For about ten bucks, Walmart has bicycle cable locks-your choice of keyed, number combination, letter combination, or set-your-own combination. Some have long cables, some are shorter (3-4'), and small enough to tuck in a pocket, tank bag, or glove box when not in use. They are usually next to the bicycles. (Mine is branded Bell, I think $11.99)
2) While you're there, one shelf over from the locks is the bicycle tire section. That section includes air pumps. They have several mini-compressors that would pack nicely on a scoot, as well as some VERY compact manual pumps. (I saw a foot pump that folds to store no bigger than a pint beer can.)
3) Tourers and errand-runners take note: they have 20" black tarp straps for 2 bucks, and a 2-pack of 18" bungee cords for about the same. (I always found the tarp straps held up a lot better.) They also have what looked like a 3x3' bungee NET for about $8, which should work nicely for securing a duffel bag to the pillon seat. These are in the automotive section, next to trailer hitch stuff, trailer lights, and tie-down straps.
4) The camping section has dry bags. I bought a pack of three (2, 4, and 10.5 litre capacity) for $10. Brand is "Outdoor Products."