Monday, December 10, 2007

Full Size Frame Bags

Custom Frame Bags - This style of bag is made to fill the empty space on the front triangle of your bike. These bags handle heavy loads extremely well, carrying the load low and centred between the wheels. I make these bags one by one to fit your exact bike frame and any special requests you may have. Bags like these are practically mandatory for snow biking races and expeditions to keep the heavy gear low and centered over the wheels. Also excellent for ultra light touring when trying to eliminate racks and panniers.



Dual Compartments:


Internal dividers are removable. There is also a small mesh pocket along the down tube perfect for keeping keys or a multi-tool.



The winter specific bags have a front taper near the head tube to increase the volume up front while still avoiding any leg rub against the side of the bag. This is ideal for winter cycling on snow when you are mostly spinning and not standing up much on the pedals.



Dual compartment bags are available on any size frame, the main horizontal divider is removable. If you like to be organized, this is the ticket.











Grommets to run Cages inside are some of custom options:


This frame bag features a main compartment sized for a laptop. Padded with closed cell foam and includes internal straps for the laptop. Seperate bottom compartment, front compartment and additional pockets included.





Frame bags are designed to be used with our gas tank , follow the link for more information.

Materials:
I use 500 denier spectra powergrid for the main body of the bags. This material is super stout, the spectra fibers give new meaning to the term "ripstop".

I also use 1000 & 500 denier cordura, beefy #8 YKK coil zippers, super strong V92 upholstery thread and little things that make a difference like reflective webbing and zipper pulls.

Options include:
Custom Colors and fabric choices
Custom pocket arrangements
Dual side zippers,
Multiple compartments sized to fit specific pieces of gear.

Prices:
email or call for a quote - typical prices are $125-$200

2005 Iditarod Trail:


2001 Caraterra Austral Patagonia (Bag #001!)