Going the messenger bag route!
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Going the messenger bag route!
Got a small tax refund and wanted to treat myself to some new bike goodies. Something practical.... so I finally ordered a messenger bag after considering this option for so many years. I opted for the Chrome Citizen bag. If this bag performs half as good as the reviews, I will be thrilled.
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Great gift to yourself. I do not think you will be disappointed. Your stuff will stay dry, it is easy to access and Chrome make a great product. What more could you ask for?
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I am looking forward to trying this. I've been using panniers for the past 5 years, mixed in with a trunk bag and sometimes a backpack. This will be different.
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Good choice. Messenger bags can be the most convenient option.
I have a small bag that I use for a small lock, keys, phone and little stuff when I ride the Leader. No racks, baskets or bags and three pockets on the back of a jersey only carry so much. It's great for going to the pharmacy.
I have a small bag that I use for a small lock, keys, phone and little stuff when I ride the Leader. No racks, baskets or bags and three pockets on the back of a jersey only carry so much. It's great for going to the pharmacy.
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I don't use the chrome bag, I use another well built one, and for daily commuting and such I much prefer it over a backpack.
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A messenger bag is amazing. The Chrome bags are simply the best bag of anytype I ever used.
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I own a chrome bag (citizen night) but I'm not a huge fan of the heavy metal buckle. I wish there was an option for a lighter plastic closure.
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I picked up a new Chrome Citizen bag at the gear swap for a fraction of it's MSRP... it is pretty much perfect when I am riding bikes with no racks for panniers.
When I worked as a messenger I carried a Kremlin which I could have used as a sleeping bag... it would inhale a legal box or a small lady.
The Citizen is just the right size to carry everything you need.
When I worked as a messenger I carried a Kremlin which I could have used as a sleeping bag... it would inhale a legal box or a small lady.
The Citizen is just the right size to carry everything you need.
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Thanks for all the replies. I am really looking forward to trying this. I've done backpacks before, but always wondered if a mess bag would be better.
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I had one,but never used it. Easier to use the rack on the back of the Safari,and now that I have the Big Dummy,I'll never carry a heavy load on my back again.
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I can't keep my messenger bags from sliding about off my back, so props on actually being able to use the things!
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What bag are you using? A real one(Timbuk2,Baileyworks,Chrome) or just a single strap bag? Real mess bags have a main strap that can be properly cinched up and a secondary strap that keeps it from sliding around. Many of the regular single strap bags just have one strap.
real mess bag strap:
real mess bag strap:
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Chrome's are nice,but I prefer Baileyworks. Lighter,more pockets,you can swap the strap(don't have to buy one-side-specific),and your friends can't punk you by just hitting the buckle button.
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What bag are you using? A real one(Timbuk2,Baileyworks,Chrome) or just a single strap bag? Real mess bags have a main strap that can be properly cinched up and a secondary strap that keeps it from sliding around. Many of the regular single strap bags just have one strap.
real mess bag strap:
real mess bag strap:
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