Custom frame bag for Gus

[Brian Turner]

Photos here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jr243dfSx6YUyDiL7

Ever since taking ownership of my Gus last Fall, I had designs on having a custom frame bag made for the space behind the seat tube on the frame. I guess it's the bikepacker in me, but it seems like there's just too much usable space there to not take advantage of it.

I reached out to Andy Schmidt from Lords Luggage in Portland (he runs in the same bike scene circles as Rivelo John and Bantam Cycles Bob), and he enthusiastically accepted the challenge. Click the link above to check out the photos!

I'm super pleased with the results... it's exactly what I was hoping for. I mostly keep my tire repair stuff in it; pump, pressure gauge, spare tube, puncture repair kit, 2 oz bottle of sealant, shop rag, and still a little room to spare.

If you're looking for a custom bag like this, or other bike bags and handmade luggage, get in touch with Andy! Thanks for looking!

-Brian

[Curtis McKenzie]

Great looking bag and smart!

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[Eric Marth]

Nice Brian!

[Kim Hetzel]

Very Cool ! Brian.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Andrew Letton]

Nice! I especially like the black patch adjacent to the chain.

(Related to that space behind the seat tube...from the first time I saw it, I thought there should be a triple set of bosses there for a big Nalgene or other extra water storage.)

cheers,

Andrew in Sydney...where more water on the bike is always better!

[John Rinker]

Super cool, and great design! I, too, offer kudos for the chain-slap patch, and I really like the Irish strap accent at the kickstand plate. 

Cheers, John

[brendonoid]

So great, I want one!

[lconley]

Does the bag interfere with mounting a pump on the pump peg?

Laing

[Brian Turner]

Laing, in this case with this design it most likely would interfere. I specifically wanted this bag to carry my pump and all my tire tools so it serves its purpose in that respect. I use a Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HV, and it’s small enough to fit in a variety of my bike bags. I just like the idea of having all that stuff in one designated space.

- B

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Does the bag interfere with mounting a pump on the pump peg?

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[Kim Hetzel]

This custom made bag of Brian's would not also interfere with the pump pegs on the backside of the seat tube ( I did not know that the Gus Boots Willsen had a pump peg behind the seat tube. ), but also having a frame pump mounted there. Furthermore, I think the bag might interfere with having a rear fender between the chain stays and kickstand plate ?

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Kim Hetzel]

Upon a closer look on the upper part of the seat tube between the seat stays, I do not see a frame pump peg on Brian's Gus.

Kim.

[Brian Turner]

Kim- the Gus pump peg is on the non-drive side chain stay, near the BB cluster.

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[Kim Hetzel]

Hi Brian,

That is why Laing's frame pump is inverted. I understand now.

I'm currently making custom frame pump peg for my Clem Smith Jr. "L" between the upper seat stays on the seat tube. I will post it later when I am finished and mounted it on my bike.

Thank-you,

[Brian Turner]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I’m happy to share stuff like this. I’m glad some folks caught the Riv-centric detail in the attachment loop made from a John’s Irish strap. That was a nice little surprise that Andy (the bag maker) threw in!

- Brian 

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Hi Brian,

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[dougP]

Well done. When Rivendell started their long wheelbase designs, I saw that space as perfect for a bag. Good to see it exists. Is there any coating on the bag facing the rear tire so keep contents dry? Sort of a faux fender?

dougP

[Brian Turner]

Hi Doug! Yes, it’s waxed canvas with a PE stiffener going all the way around the bag. I think the lining of the interior might be X-pac. Not waterproof by any means, but good enough for me. I won’t be putting anything in this bag that will get ruined if moisture gets in.

- Brian

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