I had a similar issue with a Topeak bag… the zippers are the weak link. Just take the plastic track off the Topeak bag and attach it to any tool bag or toolbox or milk crate of your choice. Good video and very informative.
Love the idea - especially the simple latch mechanism. I recreated your idea for my eBike, and found that Home Depot had a sale on the Husky tool bags. A three pack of them (small, medium and large size) for $24.88 - an incredible deal. I made a small change to your design using one 1/4 inch plywood instead of two 1/8 inch pieces for the bottom. I made an angled cut to match the Topeak rack (I found the plywood at Hobby Lobby) It was just under 1/4" thick so I needed a thin spacer between the bottom and top layer. I used hard board for the top layer, and made two cuts (about 3 inches) along the length to allow the latch to flex like yours does. Now I just need to extend the bike's rear light to the back of the rack for better visibility.
Damn, that Husky bag is a good idea. Gave me some thoughts about mounting a Husky rolling tool box on the back and adding a brake light and turn signals to it.
Nice job Stan! I have the Topeak bag with the saddle bags on each side. Really like the bag, I use it every day. Just went over 1000 miles on my Rad. It's a 2019 model. Has held up very good. Had a controller problem in the first month, and Rad sent a new one right away. I paid a bike shop to assemble it and he also does maintenance. No flats yet and the tires look good. It stays in the garage and I do have a bike rack for it to take it on the road when I go in my RV. My black lab Tex is a Hunting Retriever Champion and we go to Hunt Tests all over. Mostly in Texas but I have been out west on a 30 day trip with her. I've gone through a few rain storms, and have not seen any problems. I will probably look for a tight fitting cover and bungee it on real good to help protect it some. My RV has a very high straight back so It probably does not get drenched in a rain storm. I bought the E-bike because I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibroses last year, and am on O2 most of the time. A regular bike won't work for me, but this Rad Rover is working out real good. I take my Black Lab Tex out for a 4 mile run every morning. Then 2 or 3 days a week I take it out for a 10-12 mile ride by myself. I don't do too much dirt riding, and I live just 14 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, but usually try to stay off the beach. I'm 50 miles south of Houston. I've been down to the beach a few times, and did not like all the sand and salt cleanup. Plus it does not do so good in soft sand. I subscribed to your page and looking forward to reading more.
way to go gramps, i just bought a topeak bag and still intact but i wanted something with more clearance and its quite expensive nowadays so i was struggling with that. I really apreciate your solution, cheers from mexico.
I would have removed the slider base off the Topeak bag and connected it to your new bag. But home made slider is great for additional items like your battery.
I want something like this for my craftsman tote + craftsman tool suitcase...to attach to bottom, and lock in place, to change easily... without having to screw and unscrew just to swap out. Tote is for shopping, and tool suitcase is for my emergency tools....update: super strong wide Velcro!!...
Ditch the wood and plywood altogether and cut that rail out of a HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) kitchen cutting board, 8-10mm thick preferably. Problem solved - no splitting, no need to paint it, easier to slide in and out. It's also dimensionally stable - unlike wood it won't expand and contract depending on moisture content, so the fit will stay the same.
You can take your old bag to a car upholstery place and have them replace the zipper...measure the zipper and call them...zippers sold on line. Also go to goodwill...all kinds of bags for 3 to 6 dollars. You can remove zippers, clip latches, saps, rings and use on you bags. A new bag of 2 clips cost 5.00 new. Get the used bag, luggage , at GW with lots of reusable pieces for projects. The webbing is about 1.50 a ft and up. So save alot. Good job on the set up...
I would have also used wood or some other material about 10 years ago. Yet now I have found out that 3D printing is awesome. You will too Stan... Try nylon carbon fiber filaments
Thanks. I have the Topeak rack. Are the tools and wood enough to offset the cost of the bag? Also, learned about your channel through CZcamsr Russ Is Right. Love your work. Ain’t got it? Make it. Awesome stuff.
Just take the old slide off of the old bag and add it to another bag. Duh. I see topeak even has slide systems you can buy. Making your own is great also. I have a rack thingy i have saved froom an old bag.
Takd the slider off the old bag and put it on the new bag
My thoughts immediately. Also put the battery under the rack if there's enough room.
I had a similar issue with a Topeak bag… the zippers are the weak link. Just take the plastic track off the Topeak bag and attach it to any tool bag or toolbox or milk crate of your choice. Good video and very informative.
Love the idea - especially the simple latch mechanism. I recreated your idea for my eBike, and found that Home Depot had a sale on the Husky tool bags. A three pack of them (small, medium and large size) for $24.88 - an incredible deal. I made a small change to your design using one 1/4 inch plywood instead of two 1/8 inch pieces for the bottom. I made an angled cut to match the Topeak rack (I found the plywood at Hobby Lobby) It was just under 1/4" thick so I needed a thin spacer between the bottom and top layer. I used hard board for the top layer, and made two cuts (about 3 inches) along the length to allow the latch to flex like yours does. Now I just need to extend the bike's rear light to the back of the rack for better visibility.
Another great video Stan. Very informative. I appreciate you taking the time to put these videos together.
Damn, that Husky bag is a good idea. Gave me some thoughts about mounting a Husky rolling tool box on the back and adding a brake light and turn signals to it.
Good job McGyver 👍
Nice job Stan! I have the Topeak bag with the saddle bags on each side. Really like the bag, I use it every day. Just went over 1000 miles on my Rad. It's a 2019 model. Has held up very good. Had a controller problem in the first month, and Rad sent a new one right away. I paid a bike shop to assemble it and he also does maintenance. No flats yet and the tires look good. It stays in the garage and I do have a bike rack for it to take it on the road when I go in my RV. My black lab Tex is a Hunting Retriever Champion and we go to Hunt Tests all over. Mostly in Texas but I have been out west on a 30 day trip with her. I've gone through a few rain storms, and have not seen any problems. I will probably look for a tight fitting cover and bungee it on real good to help protect it some. My RV has a very high straight back so It probably does not get drenched in a rain storm. I bought the E-bike because I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibroses last year, and am on O2 most of the time. A regular bike won't work for me, but this Rad Rover is working out real good. I take my Black Lab Tex out for a 4 mile run every morning. Then 2 or 3 days a week I take it out for a 10-12 mile ride by myself. I don't do too much dirt riding, and I live just 14 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, but usually try to stay off the beach. I'm 50 miles south of Houston. I've been down to the beach a few times, and did not like all the sand and salt cleanup. Plus it does not do so good in soft sand. I subscribed to your page and looking forward to reading more.
way to go gramps, i just bought a topeak bag and still intact but i wanted something with more clearance and its quite expensive nowadays so i was struggling with that. I really apreciate your solution, cheers from mexico.
Brilliant ! very informative. cheers !
I would have removed the slider base off the Topeak bag and connected it to your new bag. But home made slider is great for additional items like your battery.
Clever! I hope your wife appreciates you.
very resourceful. thumps up sir.
Great Job- I am going to make a similar mount for my basket! Thanks for the tips!
Same here. I just couldn't justify the cost for the size of the build of the basket Topeak sells so I got a milk crate type basket at Walmart.
I want something like this for my craftsman tote + craftsman tool suitcase...to attach to bottom, and lock in place, to change easily... without having to screw and unscrew just to swap out. Tote is for shopping, and tool suitcase is for my emergency tools....update: super strong wide Velcro!!...
Ditch the wood and plywood altogether and cut that rail out of a HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) kitchen cutting board, 8-10mm thick preferably. Problem solved - no splitting, no need to paint it, easier to slide in and out. It's also dimensionally stable - unlike wood it won't expand and contract depending on moisture content, so the fit will stay the same.
Never thought of using a washer with a pop rivet, thanks.
Creative .. that’s awesome
Stan the Man! You're a genius! I will definately get one of those Husky bags.
Nice job!
You can take your old bag to a car upholstery place and have them replace the zipper...measure the zipper and call them...zippers sold on line. Also go to goodwill...all kinds of bags for 3 to 6 dollars. You can remove zippers, clip latches, saps, rings and use on you bags. A new bag of 2 clips cost 5.00 new. Get the used bag, luggage , at GW with lots of reusable pieces for projects. The webbing is about 1.50 a ft and up. So save alot. Good job on the set up...
I have been looking for this video for a long time. Great job.
Glad you liked it!
So creative! Thanks for sharing. 😉
Awesome idea I love it. I did something similar to mine with a similar bag also but my battery resides in the bag
I needed to know this. Thanks. CleverI, wish I could buy a bottom made by you
Love it, brilliant!
The topeak fixer six is an adapter made by the company and is only 15 dollars on amazon.
And just today I was debating wether to get that rail system and topeake bag or come up with my own solution!
I would have also used wood or some other material about 10 years ago. Yet now I have found out that 3D printing is awesome. You will too Stan...
Try nylon carbon fiber filaments
very clever!
Ingenius. Thanks
Very nice
Awesome!!!
Gives one an excuse to drink many bottles of wine.
Thanks. I have the Topeak rack. Are the tools and wood enough to offset the cost of the bag? Also, learned about your channel through CZcamsr Russ Is Right. Love your work. Ain’t got it? Make it. Awesome stuff.
Just take the old slide off of the old bag and add it to another bag. Duh. I see topeak even has slide systems you can buy. Making your own is great also. I have a rack thingy i have saved froom an old bag.
Why not remove the rack attachment from your broken Topeak bag and use it on something else? You can also order just the rack attachment from Topeak.
How about trying strong magnets on the rack and inside the bag?
Clever Idea! How much weight do you think the 1/8" wood would hold. I am considering doing the same but with 1/8" aluminum plate.
The wood is not going to hold a lot. I use a bungie cord also.
@@stanthereservoirrat5934 Are you using wood on the battery?
How did you attach the 3 layers of wood together? Wood glue? How did you clamp it to dry?
It was 2 layers of wood glued together. I clamped them to the tire, so they would have that shape.
Love the video. Just thinking maybe water would be bad. A plastic cutting board may work better?
Plastic definitely works better.
Should have made it out of sheet aluminum which you can buy literally at any home improvement store, Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, etc.
You’d think the company would just make one 🤷🏼
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good idea, oryou can by for10€
Where from