This is the model of my bicycle, a 2006 Schwinn Skyliner.
https://www.sefiles.net/merchant/6275/images/zoom/IMG_3234.jpeg
(I'm on mobile & can't for the life of me get images to work right on here.)
I've had it for 17 years. It's moderately heavy but I can lift it just fine. It's very sturdy so I don't really feel the need to get a different one. I have a luggage rack but it weighs down the rear a lot. I think if it's put on the front, it would impede steering, etc. So I took it off cause I'm trying to find the best configuration…
But the frame is curvy (which is good because I'm 4'11") so most of the packing gear I've seen wouldn't fit. I know there's a big DIY community within bikepacking & I know how to sew; I alter clothes/gear & make my own camping stuff when needed. I still have pretty big pieces of Cordura & ripstop left over from other projects. So I wanna ask you guys a question:
If this was your bike, how would you outfit it?
Any products, patterns, designs, general ideas or even insights from your own experiences would help a lot. I'm not going on a trip any time soon, as I need to train, so I've got plenty of time to figure this out. Also I'm very tight on money right now but I have a lot of DIY supplies. I haven't seen anything designed for this kinda of frame so anything helps. Thanks!
by VickoRano
2 Comments
Rogue Panda is a bagmaker based in Arizona that does great work. They do a lot of custom work for oddly shaped frames. Their service is expensive, but you get what you pay for when it’s custom.
Can you fit a rear rack with panniers?Â