How do I create a frame bag template?Updated a year ago
Please send your accurate frame template as soon as you have placed your order, failure to do so will delay the production of your bag. We recommend you do this, even if you have a Sonder frame.
PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEPARATE SHEETS OF PAPER. ALL INFORMATION, INCLUDING CONTACT DETAILS SHOULD BE WRITTEN DIRECTLY ONTO THE CARDBOARD TRIANGLE.
Making your template
Step 1: Preparing the template
Cut a piece of cardboard slightly bigger than the triangle of your frame. Use masking tape to secure the card along the triangle framework of your bike.
Step 2: Create your template
Using a thin tipped pen draw along the INSIDE edge of your frame where you want the bag to sit. Draw around any obstacles i.e. bottle cages / suspension, allow room to accommodate any movement in these areas.
Mark any bolt holes if you have asked for attachment holes on the Stingray.
Remove card when satisfied and cut out the shape of your frame bag.
Step 3: Check the fit
Once cut out please place the template up to the bike to check you are happy with the fit of the bag. PLEASE BE ACCURATE AS THIS IS THE BASIS OF THE PATTERN THE FACTORY USE TO CREATE YOUR BAG.
Step 4: Mark up your template
If you have chosen the divider option, please draw a horizontal / vertical line on the template to indicate its placement and size.
All Stingray are made as standard with a webbing ladder to allow for multi-point fixing along the frame, we include 2m of one wrap Velcro to attach. If you require Velcro tabs instead of a webbing ladder to secure your bike, please indicate on the template where you would like these Velcro straps to be positioned.
We position the main opening on the drive side of the bike (right hand side). If you require the main opening to be on the non drive side (left) please specify clearly on the template.
Somewhere on the card put the following crucial information: Your AK order number, full name and contact email address / phone number. The make, model and frame size of your bike. Clearly mark the TOP TUBE and FRONT on the template.