[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
I made mine using X-PAC from rockywoods.com, 1/4 closed cell foam from eBay, and cheap remnant ripstop from Joann's. 3 wide, no flare at front. The ripstop formed a liner around the inner perimeter, and the foam was sandwiched in between. The foam is important as it keeps things from rattling against the top of the downtube, and provides nice structure. I also sewed a false floor in the bottom triangle that separates in the middle. You can expand or contract the sides of the bag with this. Enjoy the Krampus and post pics when the bag is done! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Every bag maker I know (OK, both bag makers I know) are big into prototyping. So, if I wanted to sew my own bag, I would plan on my first shot being a prototype that will certainly be thrown away. With that in mind I would guess on the material, with my focus on it being cheap and easy to work with. Based on what I learned in prototype 1, I'd then decide whether I was ready to go on to Prototype 2 or move straight to Final. As you know, prototype 1 for me is always corroplast and gaffer tape. The added advantage is that my prototype unfolds and becomes my pattern. The two bag makers I know are Ely Rodriguez of RuthWorks, and Phil Woosley of Loyal Designs. Once I decided on a material, I'd try to buy it from them. If you want an introduction to either of those guys, Anne, let me know and I'll hook it up. I'm sure they'd both be happy to give you free advice. Bill On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl. And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm thinking about sewing a frame bag. f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500 denier Cordura from Seattle Fabrics, or 840 denier coated ballistics nylon or 500 denier Cordura from Quest Outfitters. I definitely want something waterproof, but I'm not sure how to choose between weight and strength. Also, if you have made a frame bag, how wide did you make it? Did you flare it at the front? What did you use for padding for the edges, if anything? How does it attach to the bike? My bike is going to be a size small. The Krampus has a sloping top tube, so that means a tiny little triangle, and lots of seatpost showing. That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Anne, Have you been looking at the threads on bikepacking.net ? They have a forum for DIY / Make your own bags. http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/board,10.0.html Stephen On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl. And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm thinking about sewing a frame bag. f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500 denier Cordura from Seattle Fabrics, or 840 denier coated ballistics nylon or 500 denier Cordura from Quest Outfitters. I definitely want something waterproof, but I'm not sure how to choose between weight and strength. Also, if you have made a frame bag, how wide did you make it? Did you flare it at the front? What did you use for padding for the edges, if anything? How does it attach to the bike? My bike is going to be a size small. The Krampus has a sloping top tube, so that means a tiny little triangle, and lots of seatpost showing. That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Thanks for that link, Stephen. It's terrific, lots of good info. I surfed through the links. It's clear that even without having sewn a frame bag, or even touched a frame bag, I know more than many of the posters, because I know how to sew. Here is my pro tip for people who want to sew packs and related items: You think you need a stronger sewing machine. Probably not. You need a better needle. Use a 100 Jeans to sew heavy material. Oh, and for any kind of sewing, change the needle for each project! On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35 AM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: Anne, Have you been looking at the threads on bikepacking.net ? They have a forum for DIY / Make your own bags. http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/board,10.0.html Stephen On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl. And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm thinking about sewing a frame bag. f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500 denier Cordura from Seattle Fabrics, or 840 denier coated ballistics nylon or 500 denier Cordura from Quest Outfitters. I definitely want something waterproof, but I'm not sure how to choose between weight and strength. Also, if you have made a frame bag, how wide did you make it? Did you flare it at the front? What did you use for padding for the edges, if anything? How does it attach to the bike? My bike is going to be a size small. The Krampus has a sloping top tube, so that means a tiny little triangle, and lots of seatpost showing. That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Hi Anne, Congrats on the Krampus! Have you considered the Revelate Designs frame bag (co-branded with Surly)? Revelate Designs may make one for the Krampus (Retail ~$160, in case you'd rather ride than sew): https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Frame-Bags/CoBranded-Frame-Bags Related but OT: ICYMI, pics of Great Divide/Krampus: http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/planning-for-a-2014-tour-divide-ride/ Forever true, shoji On Monday, January 13, 2014 1:35:45 PM UTC-5, Stephen S wrote: Anne, Have you been looking at the threads on bikepacking.net ? They have a forum for DIY / Make your own bags. http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/board,10.0.html Stephen On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl. And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm thinking about sewing a frame bag. f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500 denier Cordura from Seattle Fabrics, or 840 denier coated ballistics nylon or 500 denier Cordura from Quest Outfitters. I definitely want something waterproof, but I'm not sure how to choose between weight and strength. Also, if you have made a frame bag, how wide did you make it? Did you flare it at the front? What did you use for padding for the edges, if anything? How does it attach to the bike? My bike is going to be a size small. The Krampus has a sloping top tube, so that means a tiny little triangle, and lots of seatpost showing. That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
I did look at the Revelate Designs, but they do not seem to have a Krampus-specific frame bag. They do have bags designed for Trolls, Ogres and Pugsleys though. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a Revelate seat bag, though. But I was deeply unimpressed with the Revelate advice about using their seat bag with a Thudbuster: file down one of the bolts on the Thudbuster or it will wear through the bag. IMO, if a manufacturer knows that a bike part will wear through their bag, they should reinforce the bag rather than telling users to take a file to their bike. On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 11:05 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Anne, Congrats on the Krampus! Have you considered the Revelate Designs frame bag (co-branded with Surly)? Revelate Designs may make one for the Krampus (Retail ~$160, in case you'd rather ride than sew): https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Frame-Bags/CoBranded-Frame-Bags Related but OT: ICYMI, pics of Great Divide/Krampus: http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/planning-for-a-2014-tour-divide-ride/ Forever true, shoji On Monday, January 13, 2014 1:35:45 PM UTC-5, Stephen S wrote: Anne, Have you been looking at the threads on bikepacking.net ? They have a forum for DIY / Make your own bags. http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/board,10.0.html Stephen On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl. And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm thinking about sewing a frame bag. f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500 denier Cordura from Seattle Fabrics, or 840 denier coated ballistics nylon or 500 denier Cordura from Quest Outfitters. I definitely want something waterproof, but I'm not sure how to choose between weight and strength. Also, if you have made a frame bag, how wide did you make it? Did you flare it at the front? What did you use for padding for the edges, if anything? How does it attach to the bike? My bike is going to be a size small. The Krampus has a sloping top tube, so that means a tiny little triangle, and lots of seatpost showing. That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Hi Anne, A Stephen S said, the DIY forum on bikepacking is the way to go. I've seen multiple postings with very specific details regarding fabric, dimensions, different bag-frame mounting techniques and the like, Good luck and keep us posted with your progress on this. Cheers! lyle On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35 AM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: Anne, Have you been looking at the threads on bikepacking.net ? They have a forum for DIY / Make your own bags. http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/board,10.0.html Stephen On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl. And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm thinking about sewing a frame bag. f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500 denier Cordura from Seattle Fabrics, or 840 denier coated ballistics nylon or 500 denier Cordura from Quest Outfitters. I definitely want something waterproof, but I'm not sure how to choose between weight and strength. Also, if you have made a frame bag, how wide did you make it? Did you flare it at the front? What did you use for padding for the edges, if anything? How does it attach to the bike? My bike is going to be a size small. The Krampus has a sloping top tube, so that means a tiny little triangle, and lots of seatpost showing. That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
I use a Revelate Jerry can in that triangle. Kinda small but it uses the space well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/861844/in/set-72157629378588216 ~mike On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
The Revelate Jerry can appears to be an excellent design. Have a look at the Krampus, though: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21t=248093 First of all, there is going to be a foot, yes, a full twelve inches, between my saddle and the top tube. I want to put that real estate to work! Plus, notice the gusset between top tube and seat tube, which might get in the way of a Jerry can. On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 11:29 AM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I use a Revelate Jerry can in that triangle. Kinda small but it uses the space well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/861844/in/set-72157629378588216 ~mike On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Revelate has Jerry can specifically for bikes with a brace. https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Cockpit/Jerrycan ~mike On Monday, January 13, 2014 12:00:08 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: The Revelate Jerry can appears to be an excellent design. Have a look at the Krampus, though: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21t=248093 First of all, there is going to be a foot, yes, a full twelve inches, between my saddle and the top tube. I want to put that real estate to work! Plus, notice the gusset between top tube and seat tube, which might get in the way of a Jerry can. On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 11:29 AM, Mike Schiller mikey...@rocketmail.com javascript: wrote: I use a Revelate Jerry can in that triangle. Kinda small but it uses the space well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/861844/in/set-72157629378588216 ~mike On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
my friends at Carsick Designs recently made a frame bag prototype for their Surly trollhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/stop_lying_to_me/11856082955/ . I'm sure that they'd be happy to share some information about bag materials, etc. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Coconutbill and others with friends making frame bags, I would be grateful for any information that they wanted to share about materials and techniques. Especially materials. On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote: my friends at Carsick Designs recently made a frame bag prototype for their Surly troll. I'm sure that they'd be happy to share some information about bag materials, etc. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
As a fellow sewer who has admittedly never made a bag from scratch (though I do love taking them apart and altering them), might I suggest the Denier Diamond Ripstop http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html#Diamond Ripstopfrom Seattle Fabrics? Ripstop will give you the strength without the weight penalty of a thick coated Cordura, and with the benefit of being easier to sew, i.e. you can get away with using a 14. Or if you're after a lighter, laminated material, here's Dimension-Polyant 21http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Kits/Dimension-Polyant-Fabrics/Terrain-X-Pac-Laminated-Ripstop-Fabric, which is what Revelate uses for their frame bags. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Note that Revelate, and others, use the Denier Diamond Ripstop for the panels of the frame pack (the big pieces), but they use something a lot tougher for the gussets (the side pieces that go along the tubes of the frame). Ripstop is not so abrasion resistant, and those gussets are rubbing against the frame with every turn of the wheels. I was just at my LBS to drop off my touring bike because, umm, ding in the rim -- yes, that's why I want bigger tires, so I can ride without getting dings-- and I was able to get a good look at a Revelate Tangle pack and a Revelate Viscacha seat bag. On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 1:26 PM, sameness samen...@gmail.com wrote: As a fellow sewer who has admittedly never made a bag from scratch (though I do love taking them apart and altering them), might I suggest the Denier Diamond Ripstop from Seattle Fabrics? Ripstop will give you the strength without the weight penalty of a thick coated Cordura, and with the benefit of being easier to sew, i.e. you can get away with using a 14. Or if you're after a lighter, laminated material, here's Dimension-Polyant 21, which is what Revelate uses for their frame bags. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
That would be cool to patchwork all your worn out carradice bags into a patchwork frame bag. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sew own frame bags?
Hi Anne. Here's a link for a DIY bag. I'm impressed with it and he and his girlfriend are using them on their So. Africa tour. http://www.pedalingnowhere.com/gear/diy-longflap-saddlebag-minimalist-bike-touring/#.UtR97xY45IA Besides Revelate, there's also Porcelin Rocket. He will custom sew. But he also has the saddle bags and handle bar bags. I've been using the handle bar setup for over a year, and my daughter just left with it on her tour down the CA coast. On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl. And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm thinking about sewing a frame bag. f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500 denier Cordura from Seattle Fabrics, or 840 denier coated ballistics nylon or 500 denier Cordura from Quest Outfitters. I definitely want something waterproof, but I'm not sure how to choose between weight and strength. Also, if you have made a frame bag, how wide did you make it? Did you flare it at the front? What did you use for padding for the edges, if anything? How does it attach to the bike? My bike is going to be a size small. The Krampus has a sloping top tube, so that means a tiny little triangle, and lots of seatpost showing. That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag above the top tube, in the triangle between top tube and seatpost. Has anyone tried that? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
