Roll Top Frame Bag Diy

A rolltop bag requires a mostly straight top seam and a fair bit of height to make the straps work.

Roll top frame bag diy.

Great job on both those frame bags. Save your frame warranty and use tape. To protect your frame apply a little tape where. The gear fits in a removable roll top bag.

I like the form the zipper bag has due to the pattern and how it has the thin piece stitched all the way around the frame contact. This solves the sometimes annoying process of unpacking and re weaving the seat bag to the bike. This is a must try method for securing cages or tubes or a pump or a can of beans or anything for that matter to your undrilled frame or fork. Supplies needed link to pattern.

The biggest issue with seat bags is sway. The lezyne power cages work great for this. Because of it s location the frame bag is ideal for carrying heavier items tp maintain a low center of gravity. I like the concept of less seams for both ease of sewing and waterproofness on the roll top bag.

In my opinion the frame bag is the crux of such a kit. For most full suspension bikes a zippered frame bag is your only option. For a secure mount use about 2 3 of a roll of electrical tape. The exception is if you have a large frame in the style of the giant anthem trek fuel ex kona hei hei etc.