Roll Top Frame Bag

Intelligently designed to make full use of the space this bag provides there is room in the main compartment for a dslr body with an ultra.

Roll top frame bag.

Since a frame bag is a relatively simple shape some bikepackers make their own so it completely fills the available space. Instead of using sewn in fixed straps on the back top front and downtube panels consider using a daisy chain and velcro onewrap. I m definitely taking notes for when i build a roll top frame bag soon. Here is where small b rad roll top bag comes into the picture.

A rolltop bag requires a mostly straight top seam and a fair bit of height to make the straps work. The zip pod with zipper cut off fits perfectly inside the b rad roll top bag. That depends on what bike you have. And although the dry bag design keeps your equipment from getting soaked it also packs air.

Some frame bags only use some of the space under the top tube to get around the issues of fitting the whole frame. In addition moveable straps make using it with other bags such as a gas tank easier. For most full suspension bikes a zippered frame bag is your only option. The exception is if you have a large frame in the style of the giant anthem trek fuel ex kona hei hei etc.

Newer bags have an air release valve that allows. Ortlieb tells us the new roll top frame bags will be available from the 1st of january 2021 while the fork packs are available effectively now early september 2020. The zip pod provide the bag with the proper size and shape to fit the water bottle cage. 1 jpg 122 91 kb 360x434 viewed 11115 times 2 jpg 91 43 kb 504x336 viewed 12318 times 3 jpg 236 95 kb 504x336 viewed 11373 times.

I will say that i was surprised not to find any other diy or myog folks who ve done a roll top frame bag yet maybe i didn t look hard enough. Great job on both those frame bags. 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. All of the new 2021 ortlieb bikepacking bags are expected to be available soon through regular retailers.

Most of the seat bag systems have a roll top closure. This can be a good compromise that still gives a useful amount of storage space. I like the concept of less seams for both ease of sewing and waterproofness on the roll top bag.