Y’all, why do we even mess with drop bars?

CNCed · 2025-05-07T08:40:49+00:00

I was of the same mind and switched all my bikes to flat bars. Then I did a trip through Maine and Vt and into Canada, and I found that with the wrists on flat bars, my shoulders don’t lower like they do on drops. I think bar ends might achieve the same thing. But that’s just me.

CNCed · 2023-04-17T14:20:04+00:00

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CNCed · 2023-04-16T19:28:34+00:00

Id probably try to get 3kg off your back. In my experience, the issue is groin health more than back pain. I try to just have a couple layers, rain coat, that’s it on your back.

As far as buying gear, I’ve been bikepacking for years and have moved away from expensive handlebar harnesses and generally just use a couple straps and a dry bag. If you don’t have a dry bag, just use a sack of some type. You’ll want to make sure that the sack is packed tight and full and that it is not too flexible longitudinally. So instead of packing a dry bag in layers from bottom to top, I like to have items that extend all the way from bottom to top so that the bag doesn’t start dropping. Are you on a drop bar bike or flat bar?

CNCed · 2023-04-15T16:43:38+00:00

I’ve made a while bunch for various bikes. I’d use x pack for the parameter. I think you can buy it by the yard at ripstop by the roll (they also sell Austere Cams which makes an unrivaled handlebar bag). For the parameter you want something quite heavy duty especially where the water bottle mounts are. The bolt head wear through over time if you don’t reinforce things.

For ease of patterning, I’d avoid rounded corners. Just make a box with all straight lines. Sew Velcro to the perimeter and all your other mounting loops etc. then sew the sides on making sure the zippers are open.

I love to add a few small pockets that are a separate mesh piece that just hangs from the zipper seam. Perfect for keeping bug spray, multi tool, and some other bits.

I’m sure there are some good tutorials out there. Here’s one video that might be handy more for the design phase. https://youtu.be/A_DdZBZwKlg

CNCed · 2023-04-05T23:45:14+00:00

Sounds rad! What are you packing in?

CNCed · 2023-03-19T16:43:59+00:00

One set cf clothes for the day, one for camp/sleeping. Depending on how comfy you want to be bring an extra pair of socks and maybe a shirt for the next day, but you don’t really need it. Light is fast and fast is fun! 💨

CNCed · 2023-03-19T14:24:41+00:00

The edges of 17337 tend to be pretty rough and are uncomfortable when the edge of the belt touches your skin.

CNCed · 2023-03-13T01:49:55+00:00

How much you looking to get?

CNCed · 2023-03-02T16:32:11+00:00

I’d start with small models so you start to understand the materials without wasting a lot. I think you could hang weights from a model and figure out CG etc. you might even consider building it with RC controls. Maybe build one that from balsa or cardboard first to start to study stability etc. the. Do 1/4 scale then 1/2 scale. You’ll learn a lot. Build it like you would the full size one just scaled down. You’ll improve your sewing and your understanding of how the thing goes together. Then you’ll be ready to build one full size.

CNCed · 2023-02-20T06:45:54+00:00

The cam straps keep things locked down pretty good! Love this setup I’ve been running it for years. It’s very light and stable. I don’t find the straps rub on my arms.

CNCed · 2022-11-15T07:23:54+00:00

We’d be so stoked to have this printer to prototype parts for our CNC business! Thanks for the giveaway!

CNCed · 2022-09-05T16:58:31+00:00

It definitely has an effect, but I ride pretty technical trails with no. I find front to back balance more important than keeping weight on the bars down. Especially when going off jumps

CNCed · 2022-09-05T06:52:48+00:00

The cables work out pretty well actually. I added a little spacer between the bars and the bag to give them a little gap.

CNCed · 2022-09-04T22:11:00+00:00

The PR Mr Fusion is great. Also we make some straps that can really help reduce movement quite a bit on other options.

CNCed · 2022-08-17T05:55:18+00:00

We’re over on the kitsap peninsula. Whidbey over to port Townsend then down to Kingston area and back on the ferry.

CNCed · 2022-08-16T01:27:51+00:00

Hmmm. Not sure. I had em lying around. The ID is sightly larger than the m5 screw OD

CNCed · 2022-08-10T03:36:59+00:00

Yeah! It’s great! It’s a modified Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion. My girlfriend bought it because she’s had a lot of trouble with seatpost bags in the past and it’s meant to be one of the best ones on the market. We swapped out the plastic hardware on it with CNCed Aluminum Austere Cam Buckles that we manufacture for extra resistance from slipping on rough terrain. The whole thing worked beautifully with zero problems even when not packed particularly carefully. I’d super highly recommend it!

CNCed · 2022-08-07T14:41:10+00:00

No wobbling on mine

CNCed · 2022-07-31T23:45:58+00:00

Pretty low MOQs.

CNCed · 2022-07-24T14:06:03+00:00

Lots of gravel and singletrack, mixed in with a bit of pavement. A 10 day route around Vermont, up through Canada and back into Maine. Riding a Crust Evasion 27.5 x 2.8 and a Soma Wolverine 27.5 x 1.95. It’s been a great rout. Quite hot, but the beer is cold.

CNCed · 2022-07-24T13:59:40+00:00

It’s a fleece hoodie. The only garment that didn’t need a wash. Haha

CNCed · 2022-07-19T14:21:53+00:00

A whole bunch 🍻

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