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Chrome
76
28.25%
Dank
6
2.23%
ReLoad
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20.07%
Timbuk2
40
14.87%
Other
93
34.57%
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Old 06-15-05 | 08:46 PM
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Messenger Bag Vote-athon

I wonder how much flak i'm gonna catch for grouping all other bags into one big category
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Old 06-15-05 | 08:50 PM
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I ride with a Specialized "30th Anniversary". I love the thing.
Though there's one little clip that I have no idea what it goes to...
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Old 06-15-05 | 08:51 PM
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bailey works is not in the poll? wtf
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Old 06-15-05 | 08:51 PM
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Custom custom custom! Bust out those sewing machines, hunt through those fabric stores, make your own bags! You'll enjoy yourself! Lust not for the shiny bags from the LBS!

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Old 06-15-05 | 08:52 PM
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i really like my new Chrome
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Old 06-15-05 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by deadly downtube
bailey works is not in the poll? wtf
i'd add it if i could....... alas.... *nudges moderator* if only...
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Old 06-15-05 | 09:17 PM
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I have a Chrome and a Timbuk2, and the Chrome COMPLETELY trounces the Timbuk2 in every way. Build, comfort, style, etc. etc.
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Old 06-15-05 | 09:21 PM
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chrome is good
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Old 06-15-05 | 09:27 PM
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I adore my Timbuk2, but when it actually comes to RIDING with the bag on, my Chrome is assloads better. The Timbuk2 is a better around town bag, IMO, and the Chrome better for riding.
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Old 06-15-05 | 09:29 PM
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I had to get a Chrome to go with my 05 Pista, low top Chuck Taylors, and Flock of Seagulls haircut!
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Old 06-15-05 | 09:30 PM
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well i put my vote in for R.E.Load because i love them and because i do carry mine on occasion. but i really wanted to vote for Bagjack. super geil, direkt aus Berlin-Kreuzberg (jetzt mit Trendsetter-Effekt!)
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Old 06-15-05 | 09:30 PM
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Zo.
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Old 06-15-05 | 09:31 PM
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Old 06-15-05 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by deadly downtube
bailey works is not in the poll? wtf
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Old 06-15-05 | 10:48 PM
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Pac Designs????
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Old 06-15-05 | 10:53 PM
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Old 06-15-05 | 10:56 PM
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Bikes: heh, like that info would fit here...

I love my trusty Timbuk. I abused my first one daily for six years and it's still in great condition. I wish there was more metal and less plastic, but I still don't really have any complaints about them...and it's not just because I'm prodealed a couple of them every year...but it doesn't hurt (*cough cough RELoad*)
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Old 06-15-05 | 10:57 PM
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I have a Timbuk2 and I will say it isn't very comfortable. The strap is hard and hurts my shoulder. I've had it for quite a while, and I like it for sentimental reasons, but I usually just take my regular backpack with me when riding. I haven't had a chance to try a bunch of others because they are all too expensive. I have been wanting to try the Ortlieb messenger bag just because it is a little different and weird, but I don't know..



Chrome also has a backpack-style bag now that I think I might like too.
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Old 06-16-05 | 12:01 AM
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I liked freitags but they're a little too hip so I got one for my girlfriend instead (I wanted to be close to one). when she's not looking I try it on. it feels nice. I like beer.

I ride with a timbuk2 and I like how it just won't stay still on my back.
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Old 06-16-05 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 80sMutRider
I ride with a Specialized "30th Anniversary". I love the thing.
Though there's one little clip that I have no idea what it goes to...

it's the lightsaber mount.
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Old 06-16-05 | 02:25 AM
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Pac Designs????

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Old 06-16-05 | 02:33 AM
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I ride with a Specialized "30th Anniversary". I love the thing.
Though there's one little clip that I have no idea what it goes to...
I like my 29th Anniversary edition
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Old 06-16-05 | 04:06 AM
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Timbuk. Battered and threadbare, but I can't seem to part with it.
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Old 06-16-05 | 04:16 AM
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pac, Zo, and Bailey works.


can i just pick these three?

oh ya, ortleib too, if you want hardcore waterproof.
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Old 06-16-05 | 05:10 AM
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Seriously. 80% of the messengers in Boston use Pac's or Bailey's.
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