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Message started by JohnBoy on 03/19/11 at 10:45:01

Title: DIY Fork Bag from PVC
Post by JohnBoy on 03/19/11 at 10:45:01

I had a little left over fiberglass and an idea for a simple fork bag.
http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TYTmmbpRFNI/AAAAAAAAA6I/sJGWq4L_2_M/s640/forkbag%20closed.jpg
Here it is open
http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TYTmsS51l0I/AAAAAAAAA6M/Q_5m3THWnPo/s640/forkbag%20open.jpg

I used a one foot section of schedule 40 PVC pipe and two end caps for the body of the 'bag', and I rolled glass cloth around the pvc to form a sleeve. I cut matching holes in the pipe and the sleeve and some weep holes in the bottom of the pipe. To open or close the bag you simply rotate the sleeve around the pipe. It is held on with a web belt and 'D' rings like your helmet. I included a drawing to show the basic construction.
http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TYTmyRjFFgI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/_i2pb9z_aLc/s576/Forkbag.jpg

What do you think?

JB

Title: Re: DIY Fork Bag from PVC
Post by Serowbot on 03/19/11 at 10:47:34

Excellent!... and did you do the drawing?... That looks great too!... ;)...

Title: Re: DIY Fork Bag from PVC
Post by runwyrlph on 03/19/11 at 19:13:41

looks good! it's hard to tell, looks like your bike's flat black too? , at least the side panels?

even better, cuz you did it yourself!