My frame bag project is done. From a foot or two away it looks pretty nice too. Grand total for the project is in the neighborhood of $24 dollars, including thread, new needles for the sewing machine, and a fancy new pin cushion. I had all of the pattern cutting done earlier in the week and got assembly done today. It took me around four or five hours to complete. The zipper was a real bitch and I can think of a couple better ways to do it now that it's done.
My big monster chain fits inside perfectly. Maybe I'll build a full size one next. Or a seat bag. Or a handlebar bag. Or a...
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that is awesome!
Looks good. You should come show it off in Spokane Friday night for the Festivus.
Spokane? Friday night? Festivus? I'd love to, but I think that might prevent me from catching a flight the next morning in Seattle. I'm going to put May 9th on my calendar right now. It's a Saturday, I can make it over and back no problem, it's on.
Hi Sean, Very neat frame bag that. Certainly the place to carry any heavy stuff you're carrying. I built one of rawhide for my GT Peace 9r. Worked a treat on a long X-desert trip (1000km). Loaded up to 8 litres of water in it.
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