Originally Posted by zafracita
I got the Carradice - just quick release latches at the top with a catch for stability down below. Converts to a shoulder bag off the bike. LOVE IT.
Which bag do you have, is it waterproof, what is the stability "catch," how does the shoulder strap work, and aren't all Carradice bags heavy? The U-lock pocket on the front of the A-4 and Shopper are something the Commuter is definitely missing.
(When I was shopping, I confess I dismissed the Carradice bags pretty early. I am embarrassed to say that what was in the back of my mind was the fact that Carradice bags just seemed so - I don't know how to put this - bikey, retro elitist? I know, I know, there's a reason that people like them. I justified my dismissal on the grounds that they looked heavy, expensive, and not very waterproof. )