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#101
Happy Cycling

Joined: Dec 2003
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From: SF
Bikes: bareknuckle, bomber pro, 3Rensho SR, nagasawa special
[QUOTE=Terror_in_pink]
i was told that too. the company started in denver, then moved to sf but kept their manufacturing back in colorado.
Originally Posted by arcellus
aren't chromes made in sf?
That's what i thought, with store in SF and all, but last time i bought one, the sales rep told me they're made in Colorado.
That's what i thought, with store in SF and all, but last time i bought one, the sales rep told me they're made in Colorado.
#102
Nope. The superpro has a built in padded strap. Its all thick,
cushy, and comfortable. I'm rockin' a mediu just like Terror.
(cool picture-thingy).
and side note: When I ordered mine guess who picked up the
phone, placed the order, answered all my emails? That's right.
Jon Bailey.
jeff
cushy, and comfortable. I'm rockin' a mediu just like Terror.
(cool picture-thingy).
and side note: When I ordered mine guess who picked up the
phone, placed the order, answered all my emails? That's right.
Jon Bailey.
jeff
Originally Posted by South Fulcrum
What about the buckel on the Bailey, does it stick in your ribs at all?
#103
Full Member

Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 294
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2011 Cannondale CAAD 10, Moser "Special", RIP- early/mid 90's Zullo "Sprint" (ultegra grouppo, stronglight crankset), 04 Bianchi Pista (stock except for the saddle, front break and pedals)
chrome bags are supa-cool. the 70's looking seatbelt strap/clasp is an awesome design.
#104
Better than you since 83!
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,117
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From: Up a big F'ing Hill
Bikes: Fixed Gear 79 Schwinn Sprint
Originally Posted by bklyn74
chrome bags are supa-cool. the 70's looking seatbelt strap/clasp is an awesome design.
Yeah, but it makes it easy for one of you buddies to push the button while you have a heavy load causing it to fall right off your back.
#108
72 & Sunny
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Brooklyn
Bikes: '93 Yamaguchi Pursuit track bike, Alan Super Record
nice ReLoad. When did you place your order? Ellie got back to me about mine on Jan 6th and told me 5-6 weeks. Just wondering if they've been able to keep to that schedule.
#109
troglodyte

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,291
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From: the tunnels
Bikes: Crust Romanceur, VO Polyvalent, Surly Steamroller, others?
Originally Posted by [165]
just picked it up this past weekend...

at first I didn't believe it - thought it was a photoshop job
#110
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 239
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From: brooklyn!
Bikes: a disassembled bianchi lynx i'm gonna convert to ss, a felt roadie with carbon fork, and my baby blue peugeot roadie conversion. a couple sizes too large.
165 -- nice! how much did that run? i was a little sketched on the cost, though honestly i didn't go there and just specified my colors.
ceya -- you're right, i miss the metal clips for the straps. you could really crank those down tight. i did manage to swing one of those timbuktu reflector clips and they fit perfectly, so it's all good.
ceya -- you're right, i miss the metal clips for the straps. you could really crank those down tight. i did manage to swing one of those timbuktu reflector clips and they fit perfectly, so it's all good.
#111
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Originally Posted by neuron
165 -- nice! how much did that run? i was a little sketched on the cost, though honestly i didn't go there and just specified my colors.
ceya -- you're right, i miss the metal clips for the straps. you could really crank those down tight. i did manage to swing one of those timbuktu reflector clips and they fit perfectly, so it's all good.
ceya -- you're right, i miss the metal clips for the straps. you could really crank those down tight. i did manage to swing one of those timbuktu reflector clips and they fit perfectly, so it's all good.
S/F,
CEYA!
#113
the bag was a buck eighty five, and worth it all! i had saved a bit since last november...
ryan, habitus, neuron - thanks, RELoad Seattle once again delivers. Great company for sure.
as far as timeframe, they are on schedule. solidly on schedule.
and charlesw - "wheel strap"-I believe Ceya is referring to the metal buckles on the old DeMartinis and how they were the best when it came for heavy ***** getting strapped to your bag and staying put. Not plastic buckles to accidently release or break under duress.
ryan, habitus, neuron - thanks, RELoad Seattle once again delivers. Great company for sure.
as far as timeframe, they are on schedule. solidly on schedule.
and charlesw - "wheel strap"-I believe Ceya is referring to the metal buckles on the old DeMartinis and how they were the best when it came for heavy ***** getting strapped to your bag and staying put. Not plastic buckles to accidently release or break under duress.
#114
About Timbuk2 bags- does anyone else think the velcro closure is stupid? I've got one and have never used it...I should get rid of it.
[165]- I was half-expecting to scroll down and see the drunken bird on your bag. I like that it's a caption bubble but nobody's saying anything.
[165]- I was half-expecting to scroll down and see the drunken bird on your bag. I like that it's a caption bubble but nobody's saying anything.
#116
165!!! That bag kicks!
As for "wheel strap"... how many people here have had to ride
home with a busted up wheel strapped to your back? It took
a long time for me to get the grease stain off my bag after that
sad ride.
jeff
As for "wheel strap"... how many people here have had to ride
home with a busted up wheel strapped to your back? It took
a long time for me to get the grease stain off my bag after that
sad ride.
jeff
#117
I'm setting the example.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 70
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From: [Chicago]/Boston
Bikes: custom Klein MTB
165 is that a custom "courier" model? I plan to get a ReLoad but the 15"H x 19"W x 10"D courier seems really huge and the other models look a little small.
Originally Posted by [165]
Pic of 165's new ReLoad
#118
I have ridden home with a full bike strapped (wheels taken off) to my old RELoad - it fuggin hurt. 3 miles with various bike stuff digging into my spine. And the bastid who asked me to help did not even offer a beer or two for the effort.
The grease stain came off, but the anger never did...
The grease stain came off, but the anger never did...
Originally Posted by stickerguy
165!!! That bag kicks!
As for "wheel strap"... how many people here have had to ride
home with a busted up wheel strapped to your back? It took
a long time for me to get the grease stain off my bag after that
sad ride.
jeff
As for "wheel strap"... how many people here have had to ride
home with a busted up wheel strapped to your back? It took
a long time for me to get the grease stain off my bag after that
sad ride.
jeff
#119
Custom Deluxe.
https://reloadbags.com/bags/deluxe.html
https://reloadbags.com/bags/deluxe.html
Originally Posted by crazyjohnson
165 is that a custom "courier" model? I plan to get a ReLoad but the 15"H x 19"W x 10"D courier seems really huge and the other models look a little small.
#121
Tiocfáidh ár Lá

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,483
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From: The edge of b#
Bikes: A whole bunch-a bikes.
Originally Posted by schwinnbikelove
About Timbuk2 bags- does anyone else think the velcro closure is stupid? I've got one and have never used it...I should get rid of it.
[165]- I was half-expecting to scroll down and see the drunken bird on your bag. I like that it's a caption bubble but nobody's saying anything.
[165]- I was half-expecting to scroll down and see the drunken bird on your bag. I like that it's a caption bubble but nobody's saying anything.
#122
I'm setting the example.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 70
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From: [Chicago]/Boston
Bikes: custom Klein MTB
Yeah, didn't realize the courier and the deluxe were the same size - size was my main question. I just noticed that with ReLoad you can change dimensions of a bag for $5 which is sweet. Any suggestions on bag size? If I get a 15"H x 19"W x 10"D and don't fill it I dont want all this extra bag hanging around.
Originally Posted by [165]
Custom Deluxe.
https://reloadbags.com/bags/deluxe.html
https://reloadbags.com/bags/deluxe.html
#124
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 239
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From: brooklyn!
Bikes: a disassembled bianchi lynx i'm gonna convert to ss, a felt roadie with carbon fork, and my baby blue peugeot roadie conversion. a couple sizes too large.
RE: RELoad. Compression straps, baby! no other way to fly. the bag compresses down nice and tight when you don't have a large load.
The RELoad was good for taking home my spank new phil hubs. I couldn't get them as tight as the demartini, but it worked -- using the holder clips up top. i also used it to hold onto a frame from b'burg to the slope. blew a tire going down flushing ave, only when i got off the bike did i realize how freaking heavy the ***** on my back was. nice.
The RELoad was good for taking home my spank new phil hubs. I couldn't get them as tight as the demartini, but it worked -- using the holder clips up top. i also used it to hold onto a frame from b'burg to the slope. blew a tire going down flushing ave, only when i got off the bike did i realize how freaking heavy the ***** on my back was. nice.
#125
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Joined: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by charlesw
What is a strap wheel? Anyone have a pic? I checked reload's site and I don't think I saw a detail pic.
S/F,
CEYA!





