Originally Posted by
Cave
Great stuff! I've often wished for an easy way to attach that type of bag to the bike, I love what you've done with them!
I might try a variation on this:
I'm theeenking... it might be easier in the shop to carry them one-at-a-time rather than permanently stitched together - maybe instead of cutting the straps, stitching a loop into each and attaching them with a carabiner or keyring or something.
Try velcro. :-) And no need to cut the top of the strap, either. That way, you could have two separate ones with carry handles. Although, something else to give the velcro extra strength would be advisable--maybe something to wrap the tops of the two velcroed handles together.
another thing I would consider is using some kind of spray adhesive to hold the masonite to the bag--or maybe even better, bolts through, and on the outside, some kind of metal strap to keep the fabric from tearing. But maybe that's going a bit over the top. ;-)
-Jon