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04-08-17, 09:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,602
Posted By aquateen

I've started my own hobby business making bicycle...

I've started my own hobby business making bicycle bags. Here's what some of my tool rolls look like

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By aquateen

Is this recent as of the last few weeks? I just...

Is this recent as of the last few weeks? I just ordered an apex groupset through ribble towards the beginning of this month...
09-19-16, 07:31 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

I'm contemplating an industrial sewing machine...

I'm contemplating an industrial sewing machine purchase (juki ddl-555) but hearing thst industrial machines don't stitch slowly is giving me pause. Right now that's my biggest complaint with my...
07-17-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

thanks! the hardware i used are called...

thanks!

the hardware i used are called gaiter hooks. pretty sure this is exactly what swift industries uses

fasteners-metal (http://www.questoutfitters.com/fasteners.htm#Metal%20Fasteners)
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07-16-16, 01:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

Thanks. I got my xpac online from rockywoods

Thanks. I got my xpac online from rockywoods
07-16-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

done! ...

done!

https://scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13769427_10104758322011398_8690956524955020557_n.jpg?oh=9b07bbbf9754cc8dee0bdce4c42d17d8&oe=57F5C040
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07-12-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

https://scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13...

https://scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13627049_10104746743724378_1233278151392473172_n.jpg?oh=35144cf174ed8fd522d60f517db13b48&oe=5828E352

plugging along on this new handlebar bag. i...
07-10-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,289
Posted By aquateen

i wouldn't recommend that. touring bikes are...

i wouldn't recommend that. touring bikes are built heavy for a reason; thick tubing is used so that they can carry heavy luggage. you will end up spending a lot of money for not much gain. that being...
07-10-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,289
Posted By aquateen

you're comparing a higher end performance cx bike...

you're comparing a higher end performance cx bike with an off the shelf average touring bike. apples to oranges. it's great that your wife likes it.
07-05-16, 08:01 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

Tool roll Tuesday ...

Tool roll Tuesday

https://scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13592256_10104727332015598_3992888843765120022_n.jpg?oh=a7342326007e2e461e9ac094ef43c7d0&oe=58034191
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07-04-16, 07:29 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

Thanks. I used nylon ripstop. I didn't waterproof...

Thanks. I used nylon ripstop. I didn't waterproof the seams but it would take a lot of water to get through this bag.
06-30-16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

made another basket bag since my wife wants a...

made another basket bag since my wife wants a front basket on her bike now. rolltop porteur-style with waterproof ripstop liner
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06-23-16, 06:01 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

just bought some materials for my next project,...

just bought some materials for my next project, first using xpac. pics to come.
06-20-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,524
Posted By aquateen

This. My wife rides a CAAD10, Surly Crosscheck,...

This. My wife rides a CAAD10, Surly Crosscheck, and a Trek Cali 29er, all of which she researched and picked out on her own since she happens to be both a cyclist AND a woman (gasp!)
06-19-16, 06:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,741
Posted By aquateen

this has pretty much everything i love in a bike...

this has pretty much everything i love in a bike right here
06-11-16, 04:23 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

As always, I love all your stuff Whatwolf. Any...

As always, I love all your stuff Whatwolf. Any advice working with Xpac? Should I try not using pins with the fabric? I'm planning a few projects for later this summer.


For a sewing machine, I...
05-25-16, 07:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,741
Posted By aquateen

can't wait to see the finished build. there's a...

can't wait to see the finished build. there's a beat up voyageur frame for sale on my local CL but i already have my 80's touring bike slot filled :)
04-30-16, 02:35 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

my rivendell shopsack clone ...

my rivendell shopsack clone

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/t31.0-8/13130956_10104551296182818_1044973551640479730_o.jpg
04-30-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 692
Posted By aquateen

BikeIsland.com - Bicycle Parts, Accessories and...

BikeIsland.com - Bicycle Parts, Accessories and Clothing at Affordable Prices with Free Shipping (http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=2603)

nope?
04-28-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

What material do you use to hold your rolls...

What material do you use to hold your rolls together? I used nylon webbing but I think it would be better with something with some stretch
04-28-16, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 692
Posted By aquateen

Anyone have the canti carbon fork from bikeisland?

They say it's meant for an integrated headset but I'm wondering how funny it would look on a frame with a standard headset.
04-28-16, 05:11 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

post pics when you're done! your other stuff was...

post pics when you're done! your other stuff was great. how are you selling your bags, online?
04-27-16, 04:36 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

first attempt at a front pannier. i'm very happy...

first attempt at a front pannier. i'm very happy with the results. a little testing and then i'll make another to go along with it. it's very satisfying to see my improvement from when i first...
04-04-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

It's not so much that I want something just like...

It's not so much that I want something just like the caad. I have a steel touring bike for errands and touring, a cheapo aluminum cx for races, and the caad for fast club/shop rides. I was hoping to...
04-03-16, 06:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

Oh yikes seriously? That's not at all what I was...

Oh yikes seriously? That's not at all what I was hoping for
04-03-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

has anyone had any experience with the velo...

has anyone had any experience with the velo orange pass hunter? it's 4130 but vo says that it's supposedly lighter/faster than their other frames but i still wonder if it'll feel like a tank compared...
04-02-16, 07:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

oh thanks i've never heard of this framebuilder

oh thanks i've never heard of this framebuilder
04-01-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

yeah i looked hard at a doublecross because i...

yeah i looked hard at a doublecross because i love soma bikes. i have a juice 29er and i love it but i'm still afraid it might be too hefty to fully replace my go-fast bike. i also don't love the...
04-01-16, 08:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

not sure riv still makes the legolas but either...

not sure riv still makes the legolas but either way their stuff is a little too rich for my blood. i might need to cap it off at about a grand for the frameset
04-01-16, 08:06 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

yeah i figured as much. i have an average...

yeah i figured as much. i have an average aluminum cx bike and a caad10 and i would like to possibly find something that could scratch both of those itches. i love the caad but i wish it were more...
03-31-16, 04:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

I would like a sub 20lb bike in the end, ideally

I would like a sub 20lb bike in the end, ideally
03-31-16, 03:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

Except that's not what I'm looking for. All of...

Except that's not what I'm looking for. All of those bikes are what I was talking about in my original post. Try again.
03-31-16, 03:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

Yeah that seems like the only one I've seen that...

Yeah that seems like the only one I've seen that might come close
03-31-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,472
Posted By aquateen

Steel cx bikes that aren't built up like tanks

Do these exist? most of the big production brands (surly, all city, etc) are built for strength rather than weight which makes sense for the sport. I'd like to find a steel cx frame that I could use...
03-16-16, 04:07 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

a set of front panniers is my next thing i want...

a set of front panniers is my next thing i want to tackle.
03-16-16, 02:19 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

bag is done, mixed results. design and execution...

bag is done, mixed results. design and execution was better, but its still pretty sloppy.

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03-10-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

Thanks for the advice. I ended up sucking it up...

Thanks for the advice. I ended up sucking it up and using more bias tape on the edges. The end result looks decent enough. I tried making the smaller pockets for the back of the bag and it was a...
03-04-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

Getting ready to attempt my second rando bag and...

Getting ready to attempt my second rando bag and I'm getting stuck with how to assemble the front pocket. Any tips? I'm using cordura so I don't want to have any exposed fraying edges (and don't want...
02-16-16, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,445
Posted By aquateen

it's an early 90s steel road bike. could easily...

it's an early 90s steel road bike. could easily be a leisure ride or commuter
02-16-16, 06:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,445
Posted By aquateen

When do you think is the best time of year to sell a bike?

I have a winter project that I'm about ready to sell on CL. I was thinking of waiting until April. Thoughts?
02-09-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,368
Posted By aquateen

also here's the book for anyone who's interested ...

also here's the book for anyone who's interested

http://www.proteusbicycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/proteus-framebuilding.pdf
02-09-16, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,368
Posted By aquateen

great shop! still located in college park.

great shop! still located in college park.
02-08-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,651
Posted By aquateen

anyone up to some new projects? i just got my...

anyone up to some new projects? i just got my sewing machine back from the shop and i think i'm ready to try another rando bag. i've learned a lot more technique-wise since then and i have some...
02-02-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By aquateen

came here to say Velo Orange haha

came here to say Velo Orange haha
01-31-16, 11:10 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,095
Posted By aquateen

Definitely looks interesting, although in my...

Definitely looks interesting, although in my experience you pretty much always get what you pay for. I wonder how many washes these shirts will take before they start developing holes. That being...
01-26-16, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By aquateen

This.

This.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-15, 01:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,188
Posted By aquateen

Ha. Gotta love autocorrect

Ha. Gotta love autocorrect
Forum: Commuting
11-21-15, 05:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,188
Posted By aquateen

^^ If you find that there's any bit of play in...

^^ If you find that there's any bit of play in the shifters in certain gears then this is definitely your problem, fyi ^^
Forum: Commuting
11-21-15, 05:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,188
Posted By aquateen

I have had bad experience with Microsoft bar end...

I have had bad experience with Microsoft bar end shifters on both my wife's and my bikes. The indexing part is plastic and wears out. The ones on her crosscheck wore out within a year. Thankfully...
11-20-15, 06:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,749
Posted By aquateen

where did you see the fork sold separately?

where did you see the fork sold separately?
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