i'm one of them. love my metropolis, but I use a rack/trunk or panniers most of the time because a bag leaves me way too warm on hot days. If you fly, at all, the metropolis is a great size because it's still within "carry-on" spec, and even if you pack it heavy, it's comfortable.

there are plenty of other options in that price range that do just as well. try them on. the stabilizer strap on the chrome looks cheap, but it's a life saver and most definitely isn't cheap

get the metropolis or larger. secret pocket ftw.