A thin layer of stiff pebble grain brown was applied to the interior of the sides to provide backing for the inlays as well as add a bit more rigidity to the case. The location of the straps was a bit of a gamble. Since this bag would be used on a Brooks Pro, with no strap loops, I decided on a crossover strap just behind the seat post clamp, and a pair of longer straps that would wrap around the seat rails and buckle in out toward the cap of the bag. A wide loop with snap was sewn on for securing the nose to the seat post. The back of the snap is covered with thin leather to avoid marring the post.