I’ve decided to have a crack at making a framebag with the help of Mrs Barney

Firstly I made a cardboard template and then built up a “3-D model” to check the size didn’t interfere with rotating cranks etc.

Wish I’d paid more attention to Blue Peter when I was younger…



I forgot to take any photos during “manufacturing” but I’m quite happy with the results, I decided to go for the full gate opening



I put some loops at the top so I can easily store my poles expertly engineered by Stu…



I decided on a small external map pocket on the non-zip side just big enough for an OS map (the map will fit in completely to shield it from from the weather)



First trial on Tuesday on a 2 day trip round Llyn Brenig & Alwen reservoir…



It’s nowhere near the same quality as one of Beth’s (I don’t think the straps will last long-term) but it’ll do for a couple of months until I can justify to Mrs B that I need a “proper” one.

Oh yes, total cost… £2 for the material from the market, £3 for the webbing & velcro and £2 for the zip off ebay plus numerous cups of coffee for the machinist/instructor/boss

Nice job, liking the map pocket.

Some very nice ideas there. Like the pole holder and map pocket. Impressive stuff.

Looks good. Was wondering what happened to Jimmy Saville's tracksuit but I see you used it to line the inside of your bag...

Put the cardboard one on ebay.

I have a weird curvy frame, with very little space, so I'm thinking of making a frame bag that might hold a few wee bits and pieces. Have to say, this comment gave me a lol moment.

Dan_K wrote:Looks good. Was wondering what happened to Jimmy Saville's tracksuit but I see you used it to line the inside of your bag...

I was questioning the star trek theme!
Anyway, if I could get some help to source decent material and one of those waterproof zips I'd be very grateful. I'll keep a photo log of my progress too.
Thanks.

Pennine Outdoor are good http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/fabrics

I think I used this stuff http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/fabrics ... ated-nylon to make my framebags, handlebar harness and seatpack

They also sell waterproof zips, yarn, Velcro, etc

pointnorth.co.uk are also good and generally a bit cheaper I have found.

Thanks Charlie and Ray.