Utility Cycling - My Big Dummy with 2010 Freeloader bags

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08-06-10, 10:21 PM
http://tucsonvelo.com/wp-content/gallery/bikey-photos/bigdummy.jpg

I just got my big dummy and I upgraded to the new Freeloader bags because I wanted to sell my FreeRad, but the bags were pretty chewed up.

I'm thinking I'll swap out the handlebars at some point, but the bike is a great ride as is.

I love it.

coffeecake
08-06-10, 10:33 PM
Nice! Our bags are getting a little worn out, but on the plus side, I don't have to worry about water pooling in the bottom :D. Will have to add the new ones to the (always-increasing) list.
xargaun
08-06-10, 10:58 PM
i am kinda bummed...i got these too but all they had at the time i ordered them was gray. i love orange...

just realized i haven't taken a photo since i added the new freeloaders, brooks b67, and stoker bar.

here is what it looks like minus those things.163645

AsanaCycles
08-13-10, 12:21 AM
I would like to see more detailed pics of those new FreeLoaders... thanks.
bgary
08-18-10, 07:14 PM
I was toying with the idea of buying a new speed machine next spring, but I have become completely fascinated with the BD. The Dummy seems to reflect more of a bike lifestyle than a bike hobby.

The orange bags look great.
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08-21-10, 05:32 PM
I would like to see more detailed pics of those new FreeLoaders... thanks.

Here ya go:

This is the new understated logo:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4914589440_c4e72e4f42.jpg

The new bags look and feel just like a Timbuk2 bag:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4913985969_f8924ec503.jpg

They eliminated the mesh and added these. They are taller than the older bags:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4914589360_fdf6e83e01.jpg

A view from the rear:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4913985863_7af2723f50.jpg

Bag installation no longer requires removal of the racks:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4913985817_c2cc6b1717.jpg

They added a hole for water to run out of and apparently the pocket is waterproof:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4913985705_ba6ea0ed64.jpg
tim24k
08-23-10, 08:46 PM
How do you like the new bags over the old style? It looks like they did away with the small inside mesh pocket. I use that one alot for my tools and wallet.