Hi, I wanted to share with you some information about my DIY bikepacking bags
At first I needed a smaller bag which would replace my pannier during one day trips. I have a rack mounted in my vintage Gazelle Randonneur Trophy all the time – in this case I see transverse saddlebag as superior over saddlebag in classical shape.
I thought about buying Carriadice bag, but they use cotton duck which is to heavy for my taste My cycling setup would gain weight instead of loosing it, because pannier in same size is lighter.
I decided to make my own bag of Cordura which saved 400 grams without sacrificing functionality. Finally I also added few useful features as additional bottom strap with buckle (yes, I am using buckles wherever it's possible), which makes attaching my bag to rack very fast and makes luggage more stable. I added a handle, now there is a way to catch the bag in less than a second – no need to attach shoulder strap every time...
I also made a QR mount which works with all my saddles. It has adjustable mounting width and added some “distance” (some saddles have their rails hidden you need some kind of a spacer).
As I made my new MTB bike with dirt drop I thought about getting some cages for front fork. The problem is when you have suspension front fork /or you don't want to carry them all the time (and make our bike heavier ~400 grams forever ;((( ). For these reasons I designed my QR polycarbonate cage, which can work with suspension front forks or forks with eyelets.
HERE you can see my stuff in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bljg1glyzg
Feel free to share your thoughts about it and ask any questions.
I am planning to start a crowdfunding campaign with saddlebags in two sizes and the cargo cage and if you like my bag you'll be able to get it.
Dragonfly Bikepacking setup: transverse saddlebag + qr cargo cages
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Dragonfly Bikepacking setup: transverse saddlebag + qr cargo cages
Postby wood_dweller » Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:14 am
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Re: Dragonfly Bikepacking setup: transverse saddlebag + qr cargo cages
Postby wood_dweller » Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:53 pm
UPDATE! Sorry for not post anything for a longer time. I was really busy preparing for a
INDIEGOGO presale which starts next week!
I also made some improvements in my QR Cargo Cages. I am posting few more images
Large Saddlebag (about 22 liters / 500 g) with extended lid
Medium Saddlebag (about 12 liters / 300 g)
Quick Release Cargo Cage (each bag 7 liters)
(it comes in two options)
Quick Release saddlebag Mount
If you haven't seen the video yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bljg1glyzg
INDIEGOGO presale which starts next week!
I also made some improvements in my QR Cargo Cages. I am posting few more images
Large Saddlebag (about 22 liters / 500 g) with extended lid
Medium Saddlebag (about 12 liters / 300 g)
Quick Release Cargo Cage (each bag 7 liters)
(it comes in two options)
Quick Release saddlebag Mount
If you haven't seen the video yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bljg1glyzg
Last edited by wood_dweller on Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:40 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Dragonfly Bikepacking setup: transverse saddlebag + qr cargo cages
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Sat Jul 22, 2017 5:33 am
Wow WD nice job and very professional nothing like doing it yourself and to your own requirements.
Ricky
Ricky
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Re: Dragonfly Bikepacking setup: transverse saddlebag + qr cargo cages
Postby wood_dweller » Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:56 pm
Finally started! If you want to learn more about bag you can visit Indiegogo webpage by
clicking link below.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/drag ... 16904174#/
I would be also glad if you could help bringing project alive by sharing it with your friends or
contributing campaign. Thanks for any support!
clicking link below.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/drag ... 16904174#/
I would be also glad if you could help bringing project alive by sharing it with your friends or
contributing campaign. Thanks for any support!
Thanks Ricky}SkOrPn--7 wrote:Wow WD nice job and very professional nothing like doing it yourself and to your own requirements.
Ricky
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