Originally Posted by
lverhagen
There are always the classic Chrome and Reload options, not to mention Banjo Brothers and Baileyworks. However, I have personal experience with the Seagull large blackbag and I have nothing but good things to say. I got one of the spring seasonal ones (cool if you want colors for cheap) and it is VERY spacious, but it is not the best options if you need a great deal of organization options. It has a key clip, one basic interior pocket inside the main compartment, and a larger pocket on exterior under the flap.
As for carrying something long like a squash racket in it, it is not super comfortable. I sometimes carry my Zefal HPX (~24" long) frame pump in my bag, and it would be awful for any ride longer than a couple miles. Of course, you could always stick the handle of your racket out the top so that it is more comfortable and it won't hit your head most of the time. Good luck!
Cheers
lverhagen
I cannot knock a Gull bag, I was looking into them very closely before choosing the Chrome and cannot give a comparison. The real difference for me was that we have Chrome store in Chicago and Seagull only by order -- regardless would have gone with the great CL deal had I even gone with the Gull. Like I said, give a few bags a try if possible with return policies and see which one shakes out. This is not a trivial purchase, get what you want!