Best bag for under 100?
03-30-10 | 04:56 AM
#26
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Leader 722TS, Surly Cross Check, GT Outpost, Haro Z16, Trek 1000
well there is a local 2nd hand gear store where i live and it has timbuk2s all the time for like $20-30, so suck comes to mind... I'm down with the older chromes but the new ones just dont seem the same... this is my bag https://www.pacdesigns.com/oversize.htm costs a mint and a half but its the most comfortable messenger bag... I rode across the country with this on my back pretty well loaded up so if thats not comfort I dont know what is. Also hauled 2 full road bikes with wheels strapped into/onto it.
03-30-10 | 04:57 AM
#27
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From: fort worth, TX
Bikes: kilo TT, dawes touring lightning, unknown BCM lugged conversion
I wonder, is this with all mess. bags? I like the easy of being able to swing them around and take things out, because i do that alot during the day. It's just the dang thing hurts...maybe i am getting old lol
03-30-10 | 04:58 AM
#28
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From: fort worth, TX
Bikes: kilo TT, dawes touring lightning, unknown BCM lugged conversion
I wonder, is this with all mess. bags? I like the easy of being able to swing them around and take things out, because i do that alot during the day. It's just the dang thing hurts...maybe i am getting old lol
03-30-10 | 05:44 AM
#31
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From: fort worth, TX
Bikes: kilo TT, dawes touring lightning, unknown BCM lugged conversion
cool i will have to try this, i usually load it pretty simply books on the inside repair gear on the outer part of the bag with the clothes stacked folded on top of the repair gear. I will have to check out the chromes
03-30-10 | 03:51 PM
#35
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I think you need to keep the strap as short as possible so the bag is high up on your back. if it hangs down it flops around which increases strain... And switch shoulders every now and again, too.
03-30-10 | 04:18 PM
#36
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From: Joliet, IL
I made my own for about $50.. I used a banner to line the inside so it'll be waterproof and bought some canvas and straps and buckles and you can get a seat belt from the junk yard. I've carried a 30 case inside and a whole bike strapped to the outside without problems 
oh yeah and I used two layers of canvas to make sure it was strong enough because I just got cheap canvas from Jo-ann fabrics and you need to use a middle seat belt and you can find lots of gray ones
oh yeah and I used two layers of canvas to make sure it was strong enough because I just got cheap canvas from Jo-ann fabrics and you need to use a middle seat belt and you can find lots of gray ones
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03-30-10 | 06:22 PM
#37
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From: Brooklyn finally.
Bikes: Bianchi San Jose, fixed
chrome for:
functionality~
i.e. the quick release buckle so you dont have to unstrap over your head
i.e. the padded shoulder pad for comfort
i.e. the velcro straps on the shoulder strap, strong enough to carry U Locks
i.e. the stablization strap that buckles into the should strap
i.e. the secret pocket for wallet on sizes above metro
i.e. the quick release D rings for quick tightening or quick loosening of the shoulder strap
i.e. the waterproofability of the outside AND the inside
i.e. the superbe craftsmanship
i.e. the awesome design
i.e. the reflective straps that dangle off the front buckles for safe night riding
i.e. the extendable straps that can allow you to lug around an entire wheel on your back
all facts.
if you couldnt tell: super satisfied customer.
functionality~
i.e. the quick release buckle so you dont have to unstrap over your head
i.e. the padded shoulder pad for comfort
i.e. the velcro straps on the shoulder strap, strong enough to carry U Locks
i.e. the stablization strap that buckles into the should strap
i.e. the secret pocket for wallet on sizes above metro
i.e. the quick release D rings for quick tightening or quick loosening of the shoulder strap
i.e. the waterproofability of the outside AND the inside
i.e. the superbe craftsmanship
i.e. the awesome design
i.e. the reflective straps that dangle off the front buckles for safe night riding
i.e. the extendable straps that can allow you to lug around an entire wheel on your back
all facts.
if you couldnt tell: super satisfied customer.
Also "awesome design" is questionable. Chrome bags are shaped like envelops which is fine if all your carrying is envelopes, and small items.
03-30-10 | 08:10 PM
#38
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really? name a few other bags with all these features. ALL.
03-30-10 | 08:45 PM
#39
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From: SO-CAL
Bikes: Litespeed Teramo, Argon 18 Road, Fuji Mt Fuji Pro MTB, Fuji Track Pro FG, & Cannondale Quick CX Cross
My vote goes to Timbuk2 but I'm just a commuter. I cannot say how this bag would hold for 8hrs day in and day out. So far they are perfect for my 20 miles round trip ( I own 2).
03-30-10 | 10:18 PM
#40
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From: bay area
I've had the seagull medium black bag for over a year and i love it. I ride with it to school and go on 20+ mile rides with no complaints. Chrome bags are really nice if you have the money, but for a larger bag at the price point your looking for I dont think you can go wrong with the seagull.
03-31-10 | 12:19 AM
#43
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03-31-10 | 01:18 AM
#44
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that seagull looks pretty appealing to me and my budget... right now i'm using a timbuk2 i got for like 40 bucks on the webz
can anyone comment on the straps between seagull and timbuk? how is the stability with a larger load, the ease of adjusting?
can anyone comment on the straps between seagull and timbuk? how is the stability with a larger load, the ease of adjusting?
03-31-10 | 03:59 AM
#46
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Leader 722TS, Surly Cross Check, GT Outpost, Haro Z16, Trek 1000
yes and then some... My Pac Design bag has them all and if I remember right was the first to add some of them into messenger bags... not to mention load adjustment straps on the main straps so it disperses weight of heavy loads and a fourth X strap to convert the bag into a backpack and haul even more stuff... You get to talk to the owner when you call and order your bag :-D Yes I love my bag, it has saved my life twice so...
03-31-10 | 10:53 AM
#47
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From: Deep in the heart of Texas
Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus
The only problem w/ the seagull bag is that, when you are carrying super small loads (a notebook and a u-lock for example), you have to pull the strap so tight that you then have this d-ring dangling around. But that's not even a big deal b/c you can just tuck it behind the main strap
03-31-10 | 01:40 PM
#49
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Another vote for the seagull bag here. I just needed a large bag, for as cheap as possible, and size wise, there was nothing that came close to the large black bag. Strap is comfortable and the stabilizer strap is sooo nice.
The only problem w/ the seagull bag is that, when you are carrying super small loads (a notebook and a u-lock for example), you have to pull the strap so tight that you then have this d-ring dangling around. But that's not even a big deal b/c you can just tuck it behind the main strap
even this isn't a problem too much, becuase there is a clip to keep the d-ring from dangling around, and if the d ring is too long, just fold it back on itself through the clip again, and no more dangling
The only problem w/ the seagull bag is that, when you are carrying super small loads (a notebook and a u-lock for example), you have to pull the strap so tight that you then have this d-ring dangling around. But that's not even a big deal b/c you can just tuck it behind the main strap