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I'm trying to get my own custom framebag made, and looking for a few comments from people with experience of using framebags.
Does yours move at all when pedalling / chucking the bike about down trails? Enough to worry about catching crank arms when fullyloaded / bulging a bit?
For that matter, how much do the sides bulge if you fill it full of stuff? I'm looking at having a horizontal divider put in so I have two zips and two sections, which should also keep the sides from bulging out too much.
Ta!
Just be careful what you pack and how you pack it and you shouldn't really notice the thing when you're riding ... you'll suddenly notice it's there when you come to pick your bike up.
Wot ee sed ^^^^
The jannd bags have a divider like you describe but this can stop you being able to put bulkier items into it.
So mush so my mate Steve is considering removing it 😯
Has anyone got any links to plans for making your own frame bags? I've got some waterproof cordura like material fom a portable display stand bag and access to an large upholstery sewing machine so thought that I might give it a go.
There's a video over on the forum at bikepacking.net
Slugwash-
1 -make a cardboard template to fit your frame
2 -make two triangles slightly bigger than said card from your material
3 -make 3 rectangles the length of the sides of your triangle and as wide as you want the bag to be
4 -sew it all together adding a zip on one side and not forgetting to put some velcro in there to attach it to the bike.
5 -fill it with goodies and go bikepacking/touring (depending on what you prefer to call it)
The zip is the most awkward bit to do but a bit of patience and you'll get there. Look at some MYOG backpacking sites for more sewing tips.
HTH 😀 - It's not up to Eric's standards but worked well for me as long as you've got the time to spend being patient making it.
Oh, and if anyone has any tips for a seatpack, or a template, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers guys. I was hoping I'd get away with just cutting a large, triangle off the corner of the bag and only having to sew up on side and add velcro straps and a zip but let's see. Considering the size of the bag there should be at least two chances to get it right.