Originally Posted by AlexGSU (Post 10272065)

Here's my set up:

I have a small timbuk2 bag (i'm a pretty small guy as well) and I wear it quite low. This has always been the most comfortable position for me when riding or walking. With it low on my back, it is quite easy to swing it around and open it up very quickly. For support on the ride, I keep a carabiner (sp?) attached to one of the plastic loops on the bag, and then clip it onto my left-side belt buckle. It is easy to clip on and off, I don't notice it when I'm not using it, and it works perfectly to keep my bag situated exactly where I want it on my back. Just a bit of a different way of doing things than from what I've seen, you might want to give it a try.

I can't think of a single thing I would change about this set-up, it works perfectly and is comfortable forever.

Originally Posted by jsmonet (Post 10266393)

this makes me real glad i grabbed my chrome metropolis. dead simple to loosen and cinch in a flash. sure I feel like a poseur... but i feel like a well-equipped poseur :)

fyi, it fits perfectly as carry-on for flights. as such, it has come in *real* handy in a variety of situations for me

Originally Posted by WolfsBane (Post 10268094)

My only concern with the Chrome is the belt buckle latch. Seems awfully easy for someone to just walk up, poke a finger into the latch release, and drop the whole thing. Is there a mechanism to secure this release buckle latch?

Originally Posted by Oregon Southpaw (Post 10272109)

Too bad Botto doesn't really post in the commuting forum, he'd enjoy clowning on your self-portraits.

Originally Posted by kilfrg7864 (Post 10286909)

Anyone have the problem of the timbuk2 bag poking into their back when its raised high? The corner of the bag closest to the cambuckle constantly jabs into my back when its cinced up high.... anyone else have this issue?

Originally Posted by slcbob (Post 10293997)

I used to wear my messenger bag very low, still do on the rare occasions I'm not using a rack / panniers. I find no difference in the comfort of it high or low, other than sweat in the summer. I HATE wearing a backpack while riding because of the extra sweat. Messenger-high is slightly better but not great. (I have the large PVC North Face bag). Messenger-low is OK. A heavy load I'll put in the small of my back, a light load maybe even a little lower. I guess my butt doesn't sweat as much as my back - perhaps a blessing? :rolleyes:

Low down I can swing it around all I want to. May have to loosen the hip strap, but not the shoulder strap. Which is fine with me, because I haven't mastered one-handed operation with it. Thanks for those vids.