Custom Frame Bags
Review frame bag options and follow the instructions to receive a perfectly sized custom frame bag for your bike.
Frame Bag Instructions
Step 1:
Bring bike outside into natural, bright light and onto a level surface.
Ensure the bike is standing completely vertical.
Attach a ruler or measuring tape to the frame of the bike.
Be careful not to obscure any corners or important edges.
If ordering a Half Frame Bag or Wedge Bag, attach the cage and
bottles that will be used.
If ordering a bolt on bag, back out the cage bolts so they are visible.
Step 2:
Stand at least 15ft. back from the bike. The further back the better.
Crouch down so the camera is level with the center of the frame.
Step 3:
Zoom in so the frame is near the edge of the picture.
Step 4:
Step 5:
Take a high-resolution image (preferably using a DSLR camera).
Zoom in on the image. The 1" ruler marks should be visible.
Step 6:
Email the image, along with your order #, to Stringbeanbags@gmail.com.
Frame Bag Attachments
Velcro is the ideal attachment for those who want the most straightforward way of securing a frame bag.
The major benefit of Velcro is that the frame bag can be easily attached and removed.
Velcro
Bolt on frame bags are attached using grommets that pair with the bike frame’s water bottle mounts and other braze-ons. They help lessen paint abrasion that is common with Velcro straps and interact nicely with other accessory bags.
Bolt On
Lace up frame bags use loops and laces, similar to a shoe, to attach to the bike frame. They are great for adjusting tension when carrying different size loads.
Lace Up
A daisy chain is a strip of webbing that is sewn along the length of the frame bag spine. The webbing is sectioned off so Velcro straps can run underneath and wrap around the frame. Daisy chains allow you to move the strap placement to work well with other bags and mounts.
Daisy Chain
Frame Bag Additional Features
A map pocket is a zippered pocket on the non-drive side of your frame bag. Made using a YKK Aquaguard Zipper, these pockets are perfect for low-profile items like maps, phones, wallets, keys, and snacks.
Map Pocket
A hydration hose port is an overlapped opening in the top of the frame bag where the top tube meets the headtube. This allows you to keep a water bladder in your frame bag and run the hose out to your cockpit. It also works great for running wiring from batteries out to your cockpit.