>>1866806>share some pics and any info about sewing your own bagsI promise I will take pics sometime.
I have a few bikes I haven't built up yet, and they need various bags. Most are framebags, but one wants a boxy handlebar bag, one needs rear panniers.
And I have one framebag where I was drunk & got the measurements slightly wrong. So I'll redo that one first, and document the process.
>I thought a lot about how I wanted more custom bagsI didn't intend to go long with this comment, but I'm with you on how small details can make a big difference. Like, 'how to make this so it doesn't sway' or the pocket isn't right, so you 'have to reach down and feel, and straigten this thing' all the time. Stuff like that adds up when you put in a lot of hours.
I checked, and a few years ago I made several posts on Reddit, that went deep on details. But the OP has since deleted their account, and now no one can access that info. (Inb4 "you need to go back"--I've been using 4chan since 2005, Reddit since 2008. Yes--I'm old.)
>>1866806I also posted that thistle pic. From Columbus, OH, of all places.
I guess my rule of thumb for touring is give yourself N number of days for the riding, and the same N for sightseeing & local rides. I'd say the second one is important.
Not anything racelike/sportive just casual rides, shop rides. You're already there, and with a good bike, and a very relatable conversation topic. Let the locals show you a nice little loop.
Pic is early days, before I started sewing my own stuff.
