Commuting - Where can I buy a cheap Chrome Metropolis?

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hollywood_ry_ry
08-31-06, 10:32 PM
Well, that does it. I've burned through my third $60 backpack in two years, and I'm sick of wasting my money. I'm pretty set on the Chrome Metropolis, as it has the volume for my clothes and books and the durability I need, but I can't seem to find a place in the Denver, CO area that sells them...or at least for a reasonable price (MSRP: $120.00). Any suggestions?

mister
08-31-06, 10:38 PM
I like my custom Timbuk2 bag. I think I paid $90 for it, but that was 5 years ago. I don't think I've seen a Chrome Metropolis for <$135.
agarose2000
09-01-06, 06:44 AM
How do you burn thru a backpack? (Just wondering what gives out first.)

TheDL
09-01-06, 06:50 AM
Craigslist
truman
09-01-06, 08:23 AM
Craigslist

really? which section? never seen one in 'Bikes...'
TheDL
09-01-06, 09:06 AM
That's where the show up on the PDX Craigslist...

Although, being Portland we're probably more likely to have people with bags like that for sale.
truman
09-01-06, 09:18 AM
Entirely true. My cuz is a messenger up there, and he never goes anywhere without his.
mister
09-01-06, 09:22 AM
I found this (http://cgi.ebay.com/Chrome-Metropolis-Messenger-Bag_W0QQitemZ170025066180QQihZ007QQcategoryZ62131QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) one on eBay. Looks good to me.
hollywood_ry_ry
09-01-06, 01:54 PM
How do you burn thru a backpack? (Just wondering what gives out first.)
On mine, the waterproof zipper popped off (and there's no way to get those things back on if they're waterproof), and then the plastic plate that protects your back from pointy stuff in the back ate through the fabric on the bottom (This was a Black Diamond L30).