GEARTESTING [EDC] Tactical Bicycle bags

[JasonGrace]

This is how I mount the Mamba. I strap it on empty then pack it. I’ve ridden 50 miles in an afternoon with it strapped to the front with no issues.

 

[JasonGrace]

Several iterations of a mount like this are on the market. The best thing with something like this is it can be used on multiple bikes, in multiple locations.

 

[JasonGrace]

While that seems overly engineered, I have an idea. If you take a high density foam and pair it with a pressure clip you could secure any bag with MOLLE to almost any surface of the bike. It would take a bit of trial and error but here is what I came up with.

 

[JasonGrace]

There would need to be a protective layer keeping the clip from the paint. I wonder about plastic..

 

[Sandspoor]

One thing we concern about, which I believed the most important part is how to fix the helmet bag on the handler and keep it stable, would you pls share this to us?

If you consider the bike’s design, you see you have a “T” between handle and frame. This allows for a stable 3-point attachment. Two wide velcro straps to go left/ right and one “longer” strap at the bottom middle. You can decide to either attach this bottom strap to the fork or the frame just above the fork. Give the option to adjust the hight of this strap on the bag and you are set.

 

[Sandspoor]

While that seems overly engineered, I have an idea. If you take a high density foam and pair it with a pressure clip you could secure any bag with MOLLE to almost any surface of the bike. It would take a bit of trial and error but here is what I came up with. View attachment 4849 View attachment 4848

Great thinking, to counter the clip scratching the paint, just make your foampad a wrap-around pad. Most frames are round so just include a par that the user can cut to size to wrap around the frame. Something like the cras-pads the old BMX bikes had?

 

[JasonGrace]

Velcro would be a much better idea, and I just cut this strap for nothing! 😂

 

[JasonGrace]

Great thinking, to counter the clip scratching the paint, just make your foampad a wrap-around pad. Most frames are round so just include a par that the user can cut to size to wrap around the frame. Something like the cras-pads the old BMX bikes had?

I like the foam but keeping it put is difficult unless it’s really wrenched down. It did work for the frame bag on my steel road bike, my aluminum bikes have angular tubing that allows a bag to rest on it where the steel tubing is half the size and circular.

 

[Editor]

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Whoa that's hella creative!

 

[slayer_eight]

I'm thinking cut-to-fit sheet with molle attachments. Then a bunch of smaller gear bags

 

[Brumz7]

Just saw this thread. What ever happened to this idea? Thanks

 

[JasonGrace]

This is a solid idea, but I haven't seen anything.

 

[Brumz7]

I am going to buy a set for my gravel bike this spring and have decided on Blackburn Designs Barrier City Waterproof bags. All the features and ease of use plus they are waterproof. But if 1TG made a set like them with molle straps that would be awesome. Adding photos for this, notice the clear rear facing window for lights.

 

[Brumz7]

To the powers at be please make this and I will gladly gear test it this spring!!! Plan on a couple 200+ gravel rides. I rode 312 miles of the Katy Trail across Missouri last fall as my intro to gravel biking and I am now hooked.

 

[Editor]

Just saw this thread. What ever happened to this idea? Thanks

Suspended due to inactivity? Don't believe the author is still an active user.

 

[Brumz7]

@Andy Z. @OneTigris can you pick this idea back up? I think it would sell very well. Soft side roll top bike bag with molle system on three sides for expandability would be awesome!