Making Custom the New Standard
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Gespecialiseerd in Bikepacking tassen, snij- en naaiwerk en maatwerkontwerp
Gemaakt in Amsterdam & Delft
De prachtige foto's op deze website zijn te danken aan:
Olivier Latouille – https://www.instagram.com/olivier_latouille/
Mandel Clotaire – https://www.instagram.com/lepedalistan/
Patrick Wetzels – https://www.instagram.com/rezy.jpg/
Stap 1: Choose your Custom
Elke Frame Bag wordt op maat en op bestelling gemaakt. Het is daarom niet mogelijk om het product aan u te laten zien voordat u het koopt.
Met onze Double Decker Frame Bag Configurator kunt u experimenteren met verschillende kleurencombinaties voordat u een tas koopt.
(New update release soon)
Stap 2: Design & Engineering
Het maakt niet uit of u van fietstochten, avontuurlijke tochten, gravelbiken of wilde bikepacking-avonturen houdt,
we nemen de tijd om aan de tekentafel te zitten.
Elke op maat gemaakte bikepackingtas wordt ontworpen met behulp van ons FrameInsight-proces om de framematen te verkrijgen.



Stap 3: Productie Proces
Nadat de metingen zijn verkregen, doorlopen alle unieke patroondelen een nestingalgoritme om het stofgebruik zo efficiënt mogelijk te maken.
De onderdelen worden met een laser gesneden om de productiesnelheid, efficiëntie en precisie te verhogen.
Over Merit Gear
Wij geloven dat elk avontuur anders is dan alles. Het opwindende idee om een onvergetelijke reis te maken, kan in een fractie van een seconde worden gemaakt, maar de voorbereidingen kunnen maanden of zelfs jaren duren. Terwijl sommige mensen investeren in een Custom Titanium Gravel bike, halen anderen eindelijk hun oude roestige trapfiets uit hun schuur om een nieuw hoofdstuk in hun leven te beginnen. Merit Gear wil uitrusting leveren voor de hele gemeenschap: van ambitieuze Transcontinental-racers tot lieve gepensioneerde stellen die willen laten zien dat ze nog steeds het doorzettingsvermogen en de energie hebben om de wereld te inspireren.
Merit Gear streeft ernaar om geweldige uitrusting te leveren voor een goede prijs, om zo twijfelaars een zetje te geven in de richting van hun eerste bikepackingavontuur.
Al onze uitrusting wordt in eigen huis geproduceerd door twee broers die proberen hun studentenleven te combineren met het ontwikkelen van bikepackinguitrusting.
Klantervaring
U bent niet de eerste die bestelt! Lees hieronder wat onze klanten te zeggen hebben of bekijk de review van North3rdMedia. Het is echter wel in het Engels!
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Ville Rantanen04/05/2025 I got a Merit Gear Double-Decker (full frame bag) for my Kona Sutra LTD 2021 (size 56 cm) a bit more than a month ago. I have now used it for 700+ km, and can share my experiences about the bag and Merit Gear. I am very impressed. I expected a perfect fit and it is. The measurement process was really smooth. I just followed the instructions, and got pics of the bike with a tape ruler. Mickey extracted the measurements from the pics, asked me to confirm a few measurements, and it was ready for production. There was no need to scare me as a customer about being responsible for incorrect measurements and resulting bad fit. The process makes sure the fit works. I took most of the extra options for the bag compartments and so on. The attachment was with bottle cage mounts and elastic cord for the top tube. Due to the size of my frame, elastic was needed also for the top part of the seat tube and the down tube. No problem with those. I used only one of the elastic cords to attach the top. I started from the down tube to top tube to seat tube. Stays nicely in place that way. I didn’t use the accompanied cord locks, but just a pretty simple knot at the end that I can easily open if I need to. I was first a bit sceptical about how the bottle cage mount holes would work. The metal enforcements in the holes look quite big, but after mounting with the rubber spacers, the fit seems good, and I don’t think too much water can creep in through the holes. After cycling in the rain a few times, I can confirm this. It has mostly been dry and dusty and I was surprised how easily I can flush the dust and dirt off the bag with a hose after riding, and the water just sheds off the fabrics. My old ”fully waterproof” Apidura half frame bag hasn’t shed water this well ever, or been even close to being as waterproof as Merit Gear bag is. But this is just a minor detail. I don’t expect the bag to be fully waterproof, and I will pack sensitive stuff such as clothing and electronics to waterproof pouches anyways. Merit Gear doesn’t make unjustified claims about being fully waterproof even if the fabrics they use are. The zippers are perfect, the best there can be for a bag where they are meant to be in active use. In addition to the measurement process, the zippers were one of the key things why I decided to order from Merit Gear. Many custom frame bag makers use AquaGuard zippers. I don’t like them, they are not really waterproof but usability is awful compared to the foolproof and smoothly working YKK Vision zippers that Merit Gear uses. The width of the bag is perfect and the structure keeps the side walls easily in place without bulging, even if I pack it without worrying too much what to place and where. The quality of stitching and overall finishing is top notch. I can’t imagine how the bag could be made better. I am very happy. I looked at a lot of the alternatives before ordering, and the price-to-quality is in my opinion the best you can get considering that the process ensures perfect fit. I was also very pleased to support Merit Gear for their enthusiasm and attention to detail in what they do. Chun Wong02/05/2025 Mickey Great job. 👍 Wytze de Vries08/04/2025 Mickey is a very dedicated craftsman! I’ve got the pleasure to work with him. We created a tent that withstood the rigors of the Scottish wilderness. It’s still in pristine condition after years of intense use. It was a positive experience and his knowledge and built quality are truly solid. Peter Hacker28/03/2025 my search for the pefect camera handlebar bag has finally ended as i am extremly happy with the Merit Gear popcorn bag! Pefect fit for my Fuji x100f (with filter attached), snuggly attached to the drop bars. No rattling or whatsoever. I will maybe try velctro straps in place of the supplied ones with buckles to have a lower profile when attaching several more bags like a handlebar harness. And for the first proper trip testing the bag i even brought it bag to its origin, the Netherlands, riding through Delft. These guys are also super helpful in answering every question and always replied lightning fast to my emails. Hope they will make more awesome gear soon and even extend their lineup (like a nice handlebar cradle for example). Keep on sewing! H. Woerdman26/03/2025 Super gave tas voor mijn Canyon Grizl, op maat gemaakt door Merit Gear. Bestelproces verliep vlekkeloos met vriendelijke communicatie. Thanks! Soraya Kofeiti25/03/2025 Fijne uitleg! En altijd nog goed bereikbaar als ik vraagjes heb:) Tom Bosch24/03/2025 I made my own custom backpack with Mickey. I did not have that much sewing experience, so his help was greatly appreciated. His knowledge of the specifics of the materials as well as tips and tricks about the design of a backpack really helped to get the great result that I still use for more than a year now! Fabian Hoogendijk23/03/2025 I followed a workshop with Mickey and it was amazing. I went from zero to hero creating my own bag and I still use it daily. He told me all the basics and went through a lot of techniques. I really enjoyed it. Would 100% recommend his services