Bike packing bags for your folder
12-13-19, 08:29 AM
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Bike packing bags for your folder
Does anyone bikepack with their folder?
I've started planning for some overseas trips with an Airnimal Joey. Currently has 520 wheels, but I'm going to build a stronger set with 507 rims and XTR hubs so that I can get some wider tire options.
I previously had a BF Llama with a folding rack by it still took a good amount of space, so thinking to stick with bags only this time. My setup is close to done, but I'm looking for a top tube bag which runs along the entire top, not a gas tank type. The bag I'm using now is flipped upside down to allow for attaching but that obviously doesn't make sense as the contents will spill out when it's unzipped.
I have a few months to restitch some bags if there's no other options. A internally framed bag would be even better, as it starts to sag since it's sitting up as opposed to hanging down with frame bags.
Looking for some suggestions. Thanks
I've started planning for some overseas trips with an Airnimal Joey. Currently has 520 wheels, but I'm going to build a stronger set with 507 rims and XTR hubs so that I can get some wider tire options.
I previously had a BF Llama with a folding rack by it still took a good amount of space, so thinking to stick with bags only this time. My setup is close to done, but I'm looking for a top tube bag which runs along the entire top, not a gas tank type. The bag I'm using now is flipped upside down to allow for attaching but that obviously doesn't make sense as the contents will spill out when it's unzipped.
I have a few months to restitch some bags if there's no other options. A internally framed bag would be even better, as it starts to sag since it's sitting up as opposed to hanging down with frame bags.
Looking for some suggestions. Thanks
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12-14-19, 08:08 AM
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I can't answer your question on bags, but I have a few thoughts.
It looks like your Joey is newer than mine, but still an older one. I tried to fit 1.75 tires (507) in mine and they did not fit, I can only fit 24X1.5 tires in my Joey frame, and that is a rare tire size that is not easy to find. I believe that they changed the frame design soon after I bought mine to allow wider tires, but I am not sure on that. I suggest you measure the frame before you order tires to make sure your tires will fit.
You will want a way to carry a water bottle. In the photo at this link I used a Two Fish water bottle cage that is held on with velcro to hold a water bottle vertically along the seat post mast. I put it in front of the seat post mast, not on back but I could have put it on back where it would not interfere with a bag like you plan. Do an internet search for Two Fish Cage Adapter. Since I used tall 1 liter bottles, I also used some elastic on the top to hold the bottle better so that it did not fall out. It of course interferes with folding, but it comes off with velcro, so not a big deal. I easily removed the cage to fold the bike which you see in the second photo at that link.
https://www.bikeforums.net/20336169-post735.html
If you change your mind and decide to put a rear rack on, you might consider the RackTime FoldIt adjustable rack with the optional longer seat stay rods. For transport, that rack collapses quite small, but it takes a lot of little bolts that are easy to lose. The extra long mounting stays are needed on the Joey.
https://www.racktime.com/en/racktime...it-adjustable/
Photo of mine with that rack. I have the rack set for the highest position since my panniers are quite tall. I have not toured with the bike with panniers, but I wanted to see if I could set it up that way, that is why I put the rack on it. I have a Sram Dual Drive rear hub, thus the pannier would work best if the entire pannier is above the rear axle so that it does not interfere with the shifting mechanism.
Good luck with your trip.
It looks like your Joey is newer than mine, but still an older one. I tried to fit 1.75 tires (507) in mine and they did not fit, I can only fit 24X1.5 tires in my Joey frame, and that is a rare tire size that is not easy to find. I believe that they changed the frame design soon after I bought mine to allow wider tires, but I am not sure on that. I suggest you measure the frame before you order tires to make sure your tires will fit.
You will want a way to carry a water bottle. In the photo at this link I used a Two Fish water bottle cage that is held on with velcro to hold a water bottle vertically along the seat post mast. I put it in front of the seat post mast, not on back but I could have put it on back where it would not interfere with a bag like you plan. Do an internet search for Two Fish Cage Adapter. Since I used tall 1 liter bottles, I also used some elastic on the top to hold the bottle better so that it did not fall out. It of course interferes with folding, but it comes off with velcro, so not a big deal. I easily removed the cage to fold the bike which you see in the second photo at that link.
https://www.bikeforums.net/20336169-post735.html
If you change your mind and decide to put a rear rack on, you might consider the RackTime FoldIt adjustable rack with the optional longer seat stay rods. For transport, that rack collapses quite small, but it takes a lot of little bolts that are easy to lose. The extra long mounting stays are needed on the Joey.
https://www.racktime.com/en/racktime...it-adjustable/
Photo of mine with that rack. I have the rack set for the highest position since my panniers are quite tall. I have not toured with the bike with panniers, but I wanted to see if I could set it up that way, that is why I put the rack on it. I have a Sram Dual Drive rear hub, thus the pannier would work best if the entire pannier is above the rear axle so that it does not interfere with the shifting mechanism.
Good luck with your trip.
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12-15-19, 08:41 AM
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Might have a look at a DIY standupforbrompton top tube platform type of device.
I do some UL self supported touring with my Brompton and single T-bag. Not as aerodynamic as a bike-packing set-up, but it handles well and is super convenient with a single bag, quick release, shopping cart mode, and backpackable.
I do some UL self supported touring with my Brompton and single T-bag. Not as aerodynamic as a bike-packing set-up, but it handles well and is super convenient with a single bag, quick release, shopping cart mode, and backpackable.
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