Anyone done this? Any feedback?
I have quite a bit of room in the frame (Scott Spark) that could be used for this, or I could just use a water bottle and tape a tube into the space.
Recently started using a frame bag on the hardtail and I’m definitely a fan, stem cells interact a bit too often with my knees. So maybe a frame bag and top tube bag would work for long day rides as well as overnighters.
Custome Frame Bag - Full Suspension
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Re: Custome Frame Bag - Full Suspension
If you've a decent amount of space then why not? However, I do find that frame bags can be a PITA if there's any carrying / lifting involved in the 'ride'.
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Re: Custome Frame Bag - Full Suspension
Lifting and carrying and mercifully limited activities for me.
Most of the carries that I do are short and done with the shoulder under the saddle with the carrying hand under the downtube.
Most of the carries that I do are short and done with the shoulder under the saddle with the carrying hand under the downtube.
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Re: Custome Frame Bag - Full Suspension
An alternative would be a gorilla cage and a decent sized bag. Of course, you're then limited in width by your Q factor.
I've considered a frame bag for the Occam but reckon that the trips I'll use that I'd most likely want to limit the weight attached to the frame anyway.
I've considered a frame bag for the Occam but reckon that the trips I'll use that I'd most likely want to limit the weight attached to the frame anyway.
Re: Custome Frame Bag - Full Suspension
I've had one for my last 3 Spearfish - made my Beth at Wildcat - it's great, lasted well. But only used when I want to have no weight on my bars, more technical long rides. Used in conjunction with a dropper seatpack (Porcelain Rocket) and a pair of feed bags, it makes for an acceptable setup.
Agree with Stu on full frame bags and carrying. However, I tend to avoid carrying at all costs and just push :)
Agree with Stu on full frame bags and carrying. However, I tend to avoid carrying at all costs and just push :)
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Re: Custome Frame Bag - Full Suspension
If I had the sort of route where there are loads of fences and gates I would travel lighter.Piemonster wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:53 am Lifting and carrying and mercifully limited activities for me.
Most of the carries that I do are short and done with the shoulder under the saddle with the carrying hand under the downtube.
* I know it's not a full suspension frame bag, but I don't have those
But as most of my trips don't involve much lifting I do the same as you and use same lifting as you do around the custom frame bag on the few occasions that I need them, usually I'm with someone anyway so a helping hand is always there when needed too
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Re: Custome Frame Bag - Full Suspension
As with Greg I've a Wildcat custom frame bag on the Spearfish, made to accommodate a water bottle as well:
I bought the frame from Ian Penton-Volk and it came with a custom Alpkit frame bag that didn't accommodate a water bottle.
I bought the frame from Ian Penton-Volk and it came with a custom Alpkit frame bag that didn't accommodate a water bottle.
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