Originally Posted by kf5nd
Thanks to all, I decided on a Targus messenger bag, but here's a question:
How do people who use messenger bags keep them from falling off to the side and dangling in front of them? Am I missing something subtle here?
If this is the bag you have
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=CBT200 then it is not designed for bicycle riding.
Bicycle messenger bags have a chest strap to hold them in place. I also recommend ones with padding on the shoulder strap.
I also have a Timbuk 2, but had to scavenge the shoulder pad from my old bag.