Rhino Bike Bags

[rhino]

I just finished sewing up some bike bags - Version 1.  My goal on the first set of bags was to be as cheap and functional.  I could not justify buying a set of high quality custom bags as I have never been bikepacking and don't even know what features I wanted in a set of bags.  I decided to sew my own (got to love moms).

Ready for an overnighter or two.

Frame Bag - Jandd.  Nothing new to report here, these bags have been around awhile.  They fit well and seem to be a decent quality.  The Jandd bag does not move around at all.  Bunch of wasted space in the frame triangle though.  Might attempt a frame bag someday. Cost +/-$30 - had it for awhile, unused.

Bar Bag - Modified an existing small sleeping bag compression sack.  Sewed on some reinforcing fabric 3 velcro straps (2 for bars and 1 for stem).  I used a webbing harness with side releases to snug the bar up to the bars.  This bag doesn't move at all.  Pictured is the bag loosely filled with a big down jacket.  I might need a bigger bag depending on the climate. Cost less than $5 for supplies.

Fuel Tank - hand me down bike karma.

Seat Bag
This was the most challenging bag to figure out.  The fabric cost $5 from Tempe Sales.  Spent a couple more dollars on some thread, velcro, webbing and some misc buckles.   Inside the bag is my down sleeping bag, 3/4 Thermarest and 2 emergency bivys.  I have room for more.  The bag hangs a little lower than I desired.  It moves very slightly.

Not high quality bags yet, but very cheap and will get me out on the trails soon. Report back after I get a couple hundred miles on them.

Bike - is a B9er - 650B rear x 29 front

-rhino

[Chad B]

Well done. You just saved yourself ~$250.   Look forward to hearing about your thoughts on them after a 2-3 day bikepacking trip.

[mijome07]

Yeah, nice job. I'll one day attempt to make my own bags as well (Mom will sew).