Handlebar roll bag

[steveindenmark]

I have the Apidura rack pack on my bike all the time and it is great. But expensive. I want a roll pack for my handlebars to carry my sleeping bag and air mat occasionally. I know their gear is good but 88 quid is steep.

I think a bit of DIY is on the cards.

Any hints or tips are welcome

 

[MichaelW2]

Vinyl or pvc backed fabric is cheap and easy to work for prototyping bags. Corrugated plastic works well if you need support or stiffening board.

 

[Spiderweb]

Just googled Apidura as I've never seen their gear before, looks good kit.
There are a couple of used bags listed on eBay if you are interested.

 

[mjr]

Is corrugated plastic sold on UK high streets anywhere?

 

[MichaelW2]

Is corrugated plastic sold on UK high streets anywhere?

I use old for sale signs.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Is corrugated plastic sold on UK high streets anywhere?

Nah, you steal it from Estate Agents boards .....





Unless you have a friendly estate agent than you get it for free .....

 

[Fab Foodie]

I have the Apidura rack pack on my bike all the time and it is great. But expensive. I want a roll pack for my handlebars to carry my sleeping bag and air mat occasionally. I know their gear is good but 88 quid is steep.

I think a bit of DIY is on the cards.

Any hints or tips are welcome

https://www.alpkit.com/bike-luggage

 

[steveindenmark]

I can see why they cost so much. There is more to this than meets the eye.

I am now in the R&D stage It will be a nice winter project.

I will post some photos as I go along.

Apidura is a great make for cycle touring kit. Most of the Transcontinental riders use it. Emily Chappel is one of their Ambassadors.

 

[mmmmartin]

i used an alpkit dry bag with a couple of straps for food etc on a couple of tours. it worked well. i think over on YACF there's a reader's bodges thread and there might be something there - you might have to ask.