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I could use a full triangle frame bag for my brew kit on longer rides. Has anyone made their own?
By CheezPleez on the bikepacking thread.
Love this thread and it definitely inspired me. Over the last seven years I’ve made frame bags, bar harnesses, seatpacks, stoves and tarp accessories. I’ve bought, mats, bivvies, tarps, filters and all sots of other toys. But more importantly I’ve had some cracking adventues, from overnighters near home to longer trips through Wales and the Highlands.
Any pictures or advice on materials?
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I thought you meant like this....
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Thinking of making something similar myself by gluing (ironing?) A couple of tarps together....
Try Point North or Pennine Outdoor for fabric, velcro, webbing, etc:
[url= http://www.profabrics.co.uk ]Point North[/url]
[url= http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk ]Pennine Outdoor[/url]
I’ve mainly used 1k denier pu coated nylon for frame bags. It’s burly and not the easiest to work with. Others have used 500d or less with good results.
Take your time to plan and check what your doing as you go. It’s easy to sew things back to front if you’re not careful. If you’re like me your first attempt will be serviceable but not pretty. The next ones will be better.
Look on YouTube for how to vids.
The only other thing I’d say is that there’s a lot more choice of bags to buy now and some of the cheap ones make it less worthwhile to sweat over a sewing machine. Check out Lomo as a good example.
I've made frame bags for two of my bikes and one for a friend, and the process is very therapeutic.
However, if you don't mind a less than custom fit, I agree with cheezpleez about buying one (Lomo are definitely worth a look)
[url= https://drive.google.com/file/d/1stb11Rhb5ThTDvj4dhPz25jszL57ciJ4vw/view?usp=drivesdk ]My latest effort[/url]
[url= http://www.bikepacking.com/gear/how-to-make-a-bikepacking-framebag-krampus/ ]This[/url] tutorial is quite good, one advice if you've never used sewing machine before - practice few stiches on something else before you start making framebag, because those nylon threads are very thick.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/128070574@N05/9H7Ju6 [img] https://www.flickr.com/gp/128070574@N05/9H7Ju6 [/img]
Northpoint and Pennine as mentioned above. And practice beforehand!
I used VX21 as it's what Alpkit et al use. It's nice and rigid. And Cordura 500 for the parts that touch the frame. It's softer and more rub resistant.
One thing I'd advise, don't put the rough side of the Velcro on the outside, thinking you'll protect your frame. Lycra gets eaten by the stuff! Or cover it with the Cordura, bit that's more work.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/128070574@N05/Xa182o
Sorry, can't post pics as I'm on the mobile.
With the left overs you can make all sorts of other useful bags.
Many thanks for the links 🙂
Some very professional looking bags you've made. I'll have to investigate further.
+1 for the comment, from piesoup, about the velcro - this is why my latest one attaches via zips.
Quicker to attach/remove & doesn't stick to embarrassing parts of your body as you get on or off the bike.
#whatsthatstrangemarkontheinsidelegofyourshorts