a/s/l? Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Small companies? I waited a week and a half for my bag, they still had to hand make it! Worth the wait, /nh, coming from a person who has next to ZERO patience for shipping and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 For thismachinekills: http://www.1lesscar.com/reviews/reload.html REload bag review http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=REload+messenger+bag reload bags Flickr is a GREAT place to look for pictures of bags, thats how I decided on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I use an awesome backpack for riding, and it was AU$90. It has waist and sternum straps, and it's heaps comfortable. And you can put a lot of stuff into it. Backpacks > messenger bags. Unless you're a messenger and have to take your bag off every 5 minutes, then a messenger bag might make more sense. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Went out early yesterday, 20min into it I got caught in a storm, lots of lightning and rain. My route somehow ended up going through 3-4 road construction areas, riding through mud and gravel. Came back home cold, wet, and dirty /nh. Fun and painful 2 hours. Took it easy today on the group ride because I was so hungover. And I hate that tingly feeling you get in your toes when you step into a hot shower after a cold ride. Thawing your feet is not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 this questions mainly for shai- if i were to get a ReLoad bag, which size would i need, civilian of courier? it would be mainly for normal commuting, gym clothes, books for uni, maybe an extra layer, and some random shit, maybe groceries every once in awhile. I always recommend going with the larger size, the Courier is a good all-around bag. I used to work for Reload, they're good bags but IMO a little on the expensive side. Bailey is a good balance between quality, price and features. RH- I still haven't gotten a chance to go to Freight's shop yet, did they ever get back to you? You should send him another email saying I referred you and see if that helps (it might, no telling though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thismachinekills Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 For thismachinekills: http://www.1lesscar.com/reviews/reload.html REload bag review http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=REload+messenger+bag reload bags Flickr is a GREAT place to look for pictures of bags, thats how I decided on mine. thanks man and shai- reload seemed on the less expensive side of things, the courier is only $117 base price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Got a chance to check out my fixed gear project yesterday... just shy of pedals and a saddle and she's done. I had brakes put on it but I'm thinking about removing them for aesthetic reasons, but put them up for sale with the bike. It looks pretty wicked. Enough white on there to make David Duke proud. KMRT... got caught out in a thunderstorm on Thursday so I feel your pain. Was in the middle of the one of the more grueling climbs here (Rubbish - newberry) when the wind started going sideways. By the time I got to the top it was black skies and big rain drops. No rain gear, no arm warmers, no booties... nothing. It wasn't for nothing though, a car full of women headed into downtown slow-rolled by with some whistling and one shouted "nice ass!"... so the ride was a total loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 you didnt ask for a ride? double entendre anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 haha^ i got caught out in a storm too... but it wasnt nearly as bad as you guys got it. and i was in the woods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 thismachinekills- Get the large superpro from baileyworks. I got the medium, and though it would be huge, it is. But the extra space would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knim_One Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 why does everyone rock messenger style bags?? I use a high quality backpack and it seems to work great for me. There must be somes pros/cons to each, please share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Awesomeness. I like rolltops too though. Medium superpro Bailey Works messenger bag. You're welcome thismachinekills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thismachinekills Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 thanks dude i've been thinking about a roll top messenger bag, but nobody makes them. this probably indicates there must be some massive flaw i'm not considering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Roll top messeger bag? You mean rolltop backpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thismachinekills Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 exactly. no one makes a roll top messenger bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Crap i havent been in this thread in a while. I've had a large blue bailyworks bag for a while. The problem with this bag (and every other giant messenger bag i've owned) is when it's fully loaded my shoulders arent broad enough and it slides off, so there's a trade with any style of bag. The only reason I use it is because I have to carry a lot of giant papers like blueprints and portfoliowork around. If you want a bag that carries a ton I'd just use a regular backpack. I want to buy my dude's backpack the marines gave him. When that thing's loaded up it's fucking gnarly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 i hate riding with a backpack on....the messenger single strap provides much more mobility imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 So I was watcing that Yac NYC bike messenger dude on youtube. Is there some special technique to tighten the strap really quick on a BaileyWorks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 yes. several other bag makers have it too. Between that and the buckle it's just redundant and another thing to go wrong. You can take it out and reloop the strap tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Wait......What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 It's not a special technique, it's a pulley. You just pull it and the strap loosens itself. Then there's another pulley you pull to tighten. Problem is when the bag is fully loaded down the strap has a tendency to loosen itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 honestly i thought messenger bags were over. now its all about these from what i see... ya know, for the cool kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Backpacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Eh. I could care less what's over and what's not, my Baileyworks is going 2 years strong and I don't plan on replacing it for atleast another 2 or 3 more. Also, won a size L Chrome bag at the track last weekend so I'm hyped on having 2 bags for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 for the record i am generally not being serious when i play fashion police. though i would definitely go for a rolltop before a messenger bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I wouldn't mind a Large Reload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahh Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Rolltop. So the pulleys on my rear derailleur have gotten pretty worn, and i can't find new ones in the right size. Its a shimano sante, with 9 and 10 tooth pulleys. Anyone know if i can find these anywhere? I've gone to several shops, looked on ebay, qbp, can't find 9t pulley If not, I'm looking at a new derailleur. Anything specific i need to know about this? I'm assuming 600 or older dura ace should swap in just fine. Suggestions??? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thismachinekills Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 for the record i am generally not being serious when i play fashion police. though i would definitely go for a rolltop before a messenger bag. its all about what you will use it for. if your not going to need a completely waterproof bag, then a rolltop is no better than an average backpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 TMK, you ordered that bag yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thismachinekills Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 no not yet, i'll probably end up getting the ReLoad courier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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