 Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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on: July 24, 2014, 03:23:59 PM
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sebadmz
Location: Chile
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Hi there, i was wondering if someone could share any tip for making the rigid part of a saddle bag, templates, pictures anything. I was thinking in making 3 rigid parts, 2 side panels and a large one that bends in the end of the bag, and it´s in contact with the saddle and the seat tube. As you can see in the pictures, the orange part it´s what i pretend to mantain rigid with a HDPE piece, is it too much? Any advice is well received, and sorry for my english. Bye Sebastián  subir imagen subir fotos a internet subir fotos gratis |
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Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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Reply #1 on: July 26, 2014, 08:02:29 PM
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Smo
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2014, 08:02:29 PM » |
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I think the easiest way to do this would be to sew a sleeve onto the orange panel (so that you can add the rigid part after sewing). Then I'd rip out the rear seams on those side panels, stick in the plastic, and sew. That last part might have to happen by hand, and having plastic in there will make everything harder to sew, so make sure it's the last thing you do with the bag.
You can also consider foam sheets instead of plastic, I've had good success with that.
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Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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Reply #2 on: July 30, 2014, 10:18:47 AM
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sebadmz
Location: Chile
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2014, 10:18:47 AM » |
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Well finally i bought a piece of pvc that works great, i can bend it and it won´t crack. The whole orange part its rigid and it helps keeping the shape of the bag and avoid wrinkles, inside i made 2 sleeves that keep the plastic in place so it won´t move. There´s still some work on the bag to be done, but i have developed most of it, now i have to work on some details. Any opinions?  subir imagen |
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Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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Reply #3 on: July 30, 2014, 05:29:52 PM
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JRA
Location: California
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2014, 05:29:52 PM » |
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Looks good.
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I don't know what the question is - but the answer is: Lubrication!
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Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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Reply #4 on: August 03, 2014, 06:59:23 PM
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sebadmz
Location: Chile
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2014, 06:59:23 PM » |
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Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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Reply #5 on: August 04, 2014, 03:35:34 PM
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Tanglefist
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2014, 03:35:34 PM » |
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Looks good, how's the stability over rough stuff? What kind of weight are you carrying?
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Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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Reply #6 on: August 05, 2014, 12:05:12 PM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2014, 12:05:12 PM » |
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Nice work, looks great. Lot's of great riding in Chile and great people too! Over two 1 month long trips I've ridden from Santiago down to Cochrane, so much good stuff along the way. Have Fun!
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Topic Name: Advice in saddle bag
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Reply #7 on: August 06, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
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sebadmz
Location: Chile
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« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2014, 09:52:24 AM » |
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Tanglefist: i haven´t tried yet on long trips or rough roads, but it seems i will need to put another velcro strap to increase stability, and i´m thinking of carrying mostly soft goods to keep the shape of the bag. However, i´m planning on building a frame bag and a handlebar bag to carry other stuff.
Addy marx: What a nice trip that must been, i would love to see some pictures if you have, or read a blog or post about that trip, maybe i could learn some stuff about my country.
Bye
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