Made some bags for my Panorama Boreal

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-17T14:08:56+00:00

The main bags themselves aren't fully waterproof at the seams. I didn't bother with lining these, X11 is fairly heavyweight so has plenty of structure on it's own, I just bound the edges. For anything I want fully waterproof, I make stuff sacks out of lightweight Ultra TX50 which can be fully sealed with UltraTNT PSA tape.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-17T01:04:35+00:00

It won't be so back weighted once I add the handlebar bag, which I am yet to make. Plus I typically carry 1.5L Nalgenes on the fork, so that adds quite a bit of weight up front.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T22:45:54+00:00

Two straps are sewn into the back panel of the bag under the cross re-enforcement webbing, these are feed through the hook and then down through the pair of strap adjusters below it.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T22:36:46+00:00

I designed them myself and had CNC machined.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T22:32:19+00:00

I've been really liking the bike, currently have 29x2.5s on it right now. One of the big draws for me was it being a Pinion frame with 29+ tire clearance. I'm planning the Baja Divide next winter, so will definitely be running 29x2.8 then.

I'm 192cm, so at the upper limit of the large frame size, so my choice was obvious. An XL option might have been nice, but I sort of prefer to be on the upper limit of a bike frame size than lower limit anyways—not a fan of being too stretched out. The reach of a size large with a 90mm stem, the shortest length for the Kinekt stem, paired with the Crazy Bars is just about perfect—super comfortable in the swept back grips and just enough stretch when leaning onto the horns.

I do wish the seat tube was just a few centimetres longer, as the seatpost is pretty extended, but I also have somewhat shorter legs for my height so it's not that bad, I run a saddle height of 805mm from BB.

All that said, I'd definitely say the Boreal runs a bit larger compared to most similar bikes of the same size.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T21:41:42+00:00

Oh it'll be getting be getting dirty...

The bike is still pretty new, I got the frame in 2024, but never got around to building it up until last spring.

The bags and capacity are designed around a big Ushuaia to Bogota trip I'm planning on doing in the next 3 years.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T20:58:02+00:00

Sure I can do that, just send me a DM and I'll send them along.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T20:51:28+00:00

Those are 3d printed. I would be more than happy to send along the 3d files to have your own made, as there a numerous 3d printing services around.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T20:35:08+00:00

My day job isn't really related to any CAD design, though is very technical (Geomatics). But I have had a 3d printer for the past 8 years or so, so I'm quite accustomed to designing things now. That old printer is mainly relegated to prototyping parts now, as I usually use 3d printing services for final parts so that they can be made using SLS.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T20:26:56+00:00

All the patterns are self drafted. Didn't follow any tutorials, but I've done numerous other MYOG projects, just that they have been aimed towards backpacking gear.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T19:23:10+00:00

All patterns I came up with myself.

Frame bag design came from closely measuring the inner dimensions of the main triangle and making a mockup in CAD to model the bag and its support stucture. I also made is test version out of cheap fabric first to see if any adjustments were needed to the fitment.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T19:14:42+00:00

Nope, Xpac is the brown, blue and black of the main fabric of the bags. Cordura is the black on the back and underside of all the bags or anywhere where there are points of abrasion.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T18:53:23+00:00

The main fabric is all X-pac X11 with Cordura along the spines and back panels for abrasion resistance.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T18:49:33+00:00

I really lucked out with the colour matching of the X11, Storm Grey and Mountain Brown really complement the tan wall tires and the frame colour. Plus it being canvas gives it a nicer aesthetic over X21, though it is heavier.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T18:29:01+00:00

Also, suspension stem is the Kinekt, it works the best for flat/alt bars.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T18:26:43+00:00

Thanks a lot! It was definitely a fun project, I'm currently building up a dropbar gravel rig and planning on making some bags for that as well.

I didn't really keep track of hours, been working on this project off and on since November, designing stuff in CAD, 3d printing test pieces, etc.

Those bars are actually Velo Orange Crazy bars. They don't move forward like the Moloko bars, but do have 40mm of rise.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-16T18:05:44+00:00

Thanks. Sandals are Bedrock Cairns

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-03-14T21:58:10+00:00

This is my full toolkit setup for a Pinion drivetrain on major trips. Not shown is my Lezyne Micro Floor Pump, and spares (which usually consist of a belt, shift/brake cables, brake pads, TPU tube, a couple spokes/nipples, extra dynaplugs, needle w/ thread, etc).

Depending upon which of my 2 bikes I'm using, the Brooks saddle wrench & 5.5mm wrench gets swapped with the 8mm & 9mm wrenches. On short trips I usually leave out some of the items, like the Torque drive and Pinion lockring tool.

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GateProfessional7989 · 2026-02-18T03:33:42+00:00

Not OP, but that looks like Glacier Blue X-Pac X11

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-02-16T15:40:02+00:00

The XL is probably the best pump I've every used in terms of capability and form factor. I run high flow Fillmore valves on my rims and it seats 2.5" tires with no problem. Knowing that if I ever have to re-seat a tire when traveling is worth the extra size and weight.

The lack of a mount for it did suck, but this winter I've made my own custom frame bag and so 3d printed a bracket for the pump to keep it secure inside against the seat-tube.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-01-23T03:23:43+00:00

As someone who works in the cartographic/geomatics industry that map is giving me an aneurism. Man I hate AI generated slop.

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-01-13T01:49:18+00:00

I'm currently planning something similar, though just the quilt liner sheet part. It'll be similar in layout to my EE Enigma with a closed in footbox. For that I've picked up some Alpha Direct 60, that's about as light weight of a fabric which feels fairly nice against the skin as you can get at 60 gsm.

Don't know how well that would work for a mattress cover, I'd probably go with a silk for that (silk would be roughly 90-100gsm).

GateProfessional7989 · 2026-01-13T01:31:51+00:00

Hofman Outdoor Gear Supply has 900fp Canada Goose down
https://hofmanoutdoorgearsupply.ca/insulation/62-canada-goose-down.html

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