Carradice Modification
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Carradice Modification
Is there anyone out there that has "removed" the side pockets on a Carradice Saddlebag? I love my Carradice but the side pockets I could do without. I know there are models without pockets but I'm not interested in buying a new bag. If you removed the side pockets of your Carradice I'd like to know how the removal process went. Did the removal cause any permanent marks from the stitching?
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Given the way I abuse my bags, I don't own a Carradice nor have I made any alterations to a Carradice. However, I started repairing and altering a few backpacks, panniers, and trunk bags last fall. I'm now sewing my own custom trunk bag for the Nashbar front rack on my commuter. It will be my first from scratch project.
Given my limited experience and please take that into consideration, somebody will be able to see where the stitches used to be if they know they were there or they look real close. It is, however, likely that it will pass the 3 foot rule mentioned in the sewing forums I've frequented for advice. That is, if people won't notice your boo-boo from 3 feet away it's probably good enough.
Given my limited experience and please take that into consideration, somebody will be able to see where the stitches used to be if they know they were there or they look real close. It is, however, likely that it will pass the 3 foot rule mentioned in the sewing forums I've frequented for advice. That is, if people won't notice your boo-boo from 3 feet away it's probably good enough.
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Nelson LOngflap modification
I just ordered a Nelson Longflap with the pockets. I was not planning on removing the pockets but since you own a Carradice bag can I ask you if you think there is a way to add D rings behind the pockets for a shoulder strap. I've seen a hack where D rings are added to the leather straps that go into the saddle loops.
Like I said I haven't received the bag yet but I do plan on undoing the stitch on the upper part of the pocket to get a D ring attaced to a piece of canvas webbing.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Like I said I haven't received the bag yet but I do plan on undoing the stitch on the upper part of the pocket to get a D ring attaced to a piece of canvas webbing.
I'll let you know how it goes.
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Pockets on Carradice are just stitched on and you can cut the stitching to remove the pocket. You may get a line of holes showing but these should seal up fade with use. I wouldnt recomend removing the pcokets, they are quite useful and accessable from the saddle.
You can add things as well but you need an industrial strength sewing machine to make much headway. The D rings on my panniers are attatched using loops of nylon webbing but a leather loop will do just as well.
Carrdice are ideal for people who abuse their bags, need a repairable bag or want to personalise them. The one thing you need to watch out for is creating stress raisers in any attachments.
I used a standard Carradice patch kit to repair some holes. My first patch had staight edges and created a line of weakness which would wear. I replaced it with patch having a wavy edge (like large pinking sissors) to distribute the stress.
You can add things as well but you need an industrial strength sewing machine to make much headway. The D rings on my panniers are attatched using loops of nylon webbing but a leather loop will do just as well.
Carrdice are ideal for people who abuse their bags, need a repairable bag or want to personalise them. The one thing you need to watch out for is creating stress raisers in any attachments.
I used a standard Carradice patch kit to repair some holes. My first patch had staight edges and created a line of weakness which would wear. I replaced it with patch having a wavy edge (like large pinking sissors) to distribute the stress.