Alright, lets talk messenger bags. I am 5'6, really small frame, and am looking for a new messenger bag. I really don't want to skimp and want something built to last. I transport a lot of shit, use it for groceries, laptop, a change of cloths, tools, etc. So I am looking for something comfortable, that can hold a decent amount of weight. Only real problem is my size, so a larger bag may be a problem with just being too big for my actual dimensions.Currently, I am torn between something from Chrome or building a custom bag from Timbuk2. Anyone have any other brands they could recommend, especially from personal experience.
http://www.seagullbagsdotcom/http://wwwdotmissionworkshop.com/rambler_cargo_backpack.phpdon't buy chrome or timbuk2 support some local business, these are better quality anyway
>can't accommodate more volume on back>want to carry more weight.How about putting the load somewhere else?
let me just be a jackass here i knw you say you want a messenger bag BUT I had a Timbuk2 big-size bag that I used to use, someone gave me it I started using my black Jansport backpack again recently...it's easier to use on the bike, holds more stuff, and looks better.The only disadvantages is fewer pockets for things like pens and can't put stuff in it while I walk. I know it's not what you're looking for but I didn't think I wanted it either until I started using it.
>>247346That is actually what I use now for the most part. Sewn reflective tape on it as well. Problem is, I have three ruptured disc in my lower back. Under a heavy load, the weight distribution just fucking kills after a long ride. Its not so much looks but really function and comfort on weight distribution. Unless I have my facts fucked up.
i also recommend seagull (chrome fucking sucks). they're handmade in milwaukee, i believe, and do custom design work--they also do solid "black" bags, which are often on sale for pretty cheap. they even come with a little handwritten note inside the box thanking you (as well as giving the name of the person who made your back--mine was a girl and she drew a little heart next to her name...adorable). only gripe i have is that i opted for a side-pocket to hold my water bottle in; i specified the "right" side, but apparently to them that means the right side of the bag in general, not the right side of the bag while it is on your body. makes it much more of a pain on the left side, for some reason.picture related.
i prefer timbuk2 bags. you can also customize it alot tho i prefer all blackwww.timbuk2.com/
i've got a chrome citizen, the standard asshole bag you see everywhere. it's super comfy. super tough too, fell off a moving truck and all that happened was the buckle got scratched.i'd suggest getting one and just being done with it. i wouldn't worry about size, it's designed to conform and take up your whole back.
>>247353Messenger bags have terrible weight distribution. If a backpack is too uncomfortable to use, a messenger is right out.
>>247345Sadly, racks are like a freebox in an urban environment.
>>248367There's an easy solution though:1. Put your stuff in a backpack or other portable container of your choice 2. Attach said container to bike using straps/bungee cords/net/rope/alternate retention device of your choice3. Remove container when you get off your bike4. Re-attach container when you get back on your bike.5. Use final attack6. Pirouette7. Conjure teacup out of thin air8. Take dainty sip9. IT'S SUPER-EFFECTIVE
>>248367lol niggers
>>247343>>247343>>247343Um, where are the brakes? Isn't this guy just going to crash when he stops? (Or is this just a 'shop and I can't tell.)
>>248382dont know if trolling. but gtfo.
>>248382here.>>248384I'm not trolling, if that's what you're asking. But I would like an answer to my question.
single speed, no free-wheel.
>>248387Okay, so to stop he just backpedals? What happens when going down a steep hill? Seems unsafe.
>>248390i think they're called coaster brakes.
>>248385>>248382Have you been living under a rock for the past few years? Trendy fixed gear riders often ride without brakes of any kind, they stop by skidding the rear wheel. And yes, it's a stupid idea.
Here is a dapper young fellow showing you how to stop without brakes:http://youtu.be/HUz7blBMMr4But forget about worrying about the kids not using brakes, what about the new fad sweeping the country - no tyres!http://youtu.be/yfRekj46Vq8
I have a timbuk2 bag. It is nice and I like it. Costed me like 50 bucks.Get something with 2 straps. Messenger bags are bad for your shoulders. Especially if you are lugging around a bit more weight like you say you are.
>>248395What the fuck? How do you stop if a streetlight turns red? Won't you just skid out into traffic? Looks like it hurts your nuts too, banging them into the frame/handlebar like that.Who in their right mind thinks this is a good idea?
even a car with no brakes can stop using the transmission
http://youtu.be/dFRahWnA4YMyou don't need a red light for everything to go awry.If you get your weight more over the back wheel you slow down faster.
Well, I imagine there are better designs out there, but this is all i can tell you: I bought a Chrome bag in 2002. I still use it every day, it's still waterproof, and I can still fit a case of beer in the thing. the red logo on the seat belt buckle fell off but good riddance and I never use that thing anyway. So I can vouch that Chrome is win, although if I knew it would come to symbolize hipster douchery on an international scale, I might've held off on the purchase.If you can get a similar sized waterproof bag from a different company that uses an airplane-style seat-belt buckle for around the same price, I say go for it. But honestly, no real complaints with Chrome. I've put it through its paces and then some, BELIEVE me.
