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on: February 24, 2013, 07:21:32 PM
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Blammo
Location: San Antonio, TX
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« on: February 24, 2013, 07:21:32 PM » |
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Here's a sweet set up I found on the BikeRumor NAHBS coverage |
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Reply #1 on: February 24, 2013, 09:06:20 PM
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thesergeant
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2013, 09:06:20 PM » |
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Looks great. The bag maker is a forum member here. Looks like the bags are utilizing inserts and "water bottle" bolts all over the place. I saw the Hunter/Porcelain Rocket FatBike that appeared to use the same attachment method. Great to see the collab with fame designers and bag makers.
Who gets the credit for the original method? JerryW?? I know I've used it for a few bag builds as well as a couple others. JerryW's setup is what influenced mine.
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Reply #2 on: February 25, 2013, 01:08:27 PM
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BRP
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2013, 01:08:27 PM » |
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I'm proud to say that it's not only my bags, but my bike too. :]
I had a very specific design in mind, with very specific features,and I knew that Rob would be the best guy to turn my ideas into reality...and I have to say, he did an amazing job!
Rob won best in show at NAHBS, and my bike won the Gates belt drive competition too! :]
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Reply #3 on: February 25, 2013, 01:39:55 PM
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Reply #4 on: February 25, 2013, 01:49:54 PM
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BRP
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2013, 01:49:54 PM » |
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Yeah, I had a very specific idea for the cockpit/aerobars. I've been using Jones bars for years, so they made my idea much easier to achieve. :]
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Reply #5 on: February 25, 2013, 01:56:08 PM
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BRP
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2013, 01:56:08 PM » |
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There will be bags for the Anything cages too, but I was waiting for Salsa to bring out the new version first before I made them. :]
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Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 10:12:20 AM
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paxton coyote
Location: Paxton, Nebraska
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 10:12:20 AM » |
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I was there & may have drooled on your bike a bit, sorry! The cockpit looked AMAZING, very comfy looking for the long haul!
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Reply #7 on: March 03, 2013, 10:32:38 AM
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Reply #8 on: March 03, 2013, 11:26:51 AM
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BRP
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2013, 11:26:51 AM » |
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Sorry to disappoint you, but I only discovered this place a few months ago, but the bike and bag design was sorted two years ago. :]
But props to you for being the first to post your ideas on here!
It's always nice to see other people making their own kit.
I've been making bags now for about 12 years in total, so I have respect for anyone that is prepared to get behind a sewing machine and make their own gear
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Reply #9 on: March 05, 2013, 09:33:52 AM
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Eric
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« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2013, 09:33:52 AM » |
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Greg, go easy on the "hey I was first!" if you want to go down that road I made and sold a few bolt custom frame bags in 2008. Just because you post something on the internet does not mean you were the first to think of it. I never went any further with it as I did not see any real benefit with the bolt on system while there are obvious disadvantages.
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« Last Edit: March 05, 2013, 09:37:23 AM by Eric »
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Reply #10 on: March 05, 2013, 09:42:56 AM
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BRP
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2013, 09:42:56 AM » |
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If anyone deserves the credit for inspiring ANY of the bikepacking style bags I've made for myself over the years, it's this guy right above me^^^
Eric inspired me to make my first ever set of bikepacking bags years ago!
How's it going Eric? :]
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Reply #11 on: March 05, 2013, 12:24:45 PM
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elitheknife
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« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2013, 12:24:45 PM » |
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Yo Eric,
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on what disadvantages you see in bolt-on framebags? Other than being a bit fiddly to install and remove...
I fondled this bike at NAHBS and it was indeed well-executed on all fronts. Nice work, Rob and Scot!
Scott
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Reply #12 on: March 05, 2013, 05:09:39 PM
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caseygreene
Location: missoula
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« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2013, 05:09:39 PM » |
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If there is one thing i've learned from the bike industry, it's that everything's been done before. This is a bike we (aca) just received a few months ago. Starting in the early 80's this guy constructed his own bikes, bags, racks, areo bar system, ect, and toured on them for years. This one i believe he made in the mid-late 80's when carbon was being introduced. Crazy, huh!
btw, sweet bike you've got.
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Reply #13 on: March 06, 2013, 01:36:59 AM
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BRP
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« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2013, 01:36:59 AM » |
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Quality!
Yup...to quote Gil Scott Heron..."Ain't no new thing" :]
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Reply #14 on: March 06, 2013, 09:16:46 AM
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paxton coyote
Location: Paxton, Nebraska
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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2013, 09:16:46 AM » |
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and if you want to go WAY back on the frame bags just check out the safety bikes that the Buffalo Soldiers rode in the late 1800's, by the looks of it some of those were even made of metal but the same storage concept
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Reply #15 on: March 06, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2013, 10:40:22 AM » |
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Thats true, they did use frame bags, but i believe they were not bolt mounted. I think they were a similar strap design as the ones that were sold in the 1897 Sears & Roebuck Catalogue:
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Reply #16 on: March 06, 2013, 03:06:31 PM
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riverfever
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado
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« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2013, 03:06:31 PM » |
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BRP...that bike was fookin' nice. As were the bags.
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Reply #17 on: March 07, 2013, 09:44:30 AM
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paxton coyote
Location: Paxton, Nebraska
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« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2013, 09:44:30 AM » |
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I think for an extra $.30 I'd HAVE to go with the stouter canvas & leather reinforcements!
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Reply #18 on: March 07, 2013, 11:40:06 AM
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Bluechip
Location: Cypress, TX
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« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2013, 11:40:06 AM » |
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But it was $.35 not .30. That puts it in a whole other ball game!
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Reply #19 on: March 07, 2013, 01:24:12 PM
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caseygreene
Location: missoula
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« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2013, 01:24:12 PM » |
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Wonder what the inflated difference is by today's standards.
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