My first attempt at a frame bag

[Paul_c]

So I bought everything from diy gear supply.  Total cost was $75 with enough for about 3 different bags.  I didn't document everything because I assumed I would be trashing my first bag and starting over due to my lack of skill sewing.  Turns out I wasn't that bad.  I have zero pics of the process.  Obviously I have pics of the final product.  I used navy blue coated x pac fabric, mesh, a #5 water resistant zipper, 1 1/2" Velcro and some turquoise gutterman thread for some pizazz.  Had I thought about it before hand I would have gotten navy thread so that my bad sewing would be seen as well from the outside on my zipper and my inner bag stitching.  I triple stitched my Velcro and the zipper ends for longevity.

[MTBiker from Berendrecht]

Nice work for a first time

[micamino]

i think that vx07 that You used to make Your bag is too thin for a framebag, but design is nice

[dream4est]

i think that vx07 that You used to make Your bag is too thin for a framebag, but design is nice

I would say that blue VX-07 is money for side panels. Maybe its a bit light for the gusset material, but it looks like this bag has a pretty narrow gusset so IMO it wont rub through too much under the top tube unless the OP packs it so full that internal items rub the inside of the top gusset. I put a hole in a  VX-21 gusset by improperly stuffing a stove in a frame bag. VX-21 would be better on the gusset, but would still show wear at contact points (like housing guides). An internal layer of material for the gusset (or flange or whatever term you use for the panels of a bag that create the width/volume of the bag) would probably help too.

I just came back from a week long ride using some new white VX-07. Amazed at how much it resists wear like VX-21, but weighs less. Just like any material though, if designed well to avoid rub/chafing it works great. If a bag is poorly engineered any Dimemsion Polyant X-Pac will wear through.

My .02- your results may vary.

[Paul_c]

Thanks for the input fellas.  The edges all the way around are double layered.  The Velcro is all triple stitched.  Hopefully this bag will last a few trips at least. I really enjoyed making it and look forward to my next bag.  I need a handlebar sling and a seat pack now.  Any good references for either?

A new addition.  Holder for my hennessey rain fly (or whatever I decide to put there. 





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