Messenger bag / front rack / rear pannier ? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T16:51:57Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/messenger-bag-front-rack-rear-pannier?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A981628&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm on my second one. I've u…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-27:2211490:Comment:9834662016-04-27T18:32:51.320ZWuffiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Wuffie
<p>I'm on my second one. I've used them since they first came out. The new bag has a much improved attachment system. Suits, dress pants, etc. stay relatively wrinkle free. Couldn't say enough good things about them.</p>
<p>I'm on my second one. I've used them since they first came out. The new bag has a much improved attachment system. Suits, dress pants, etc. stay relatively wrinkle free. Couldn't say enough good things about them.</p> That's the second recommendat…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-27:2211490:Comment:9834352016-04-27T13:21:20.684ZMatthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MattGjertson
<p>That's the second recommendation for them. I just looked around it looks like some good stuff. I'm really interested in that backpack pannier they have as it has about twice the capacity of my messenger bag pannier.</p>
<p>That's the second recommendation for them. I just looked around it looks like some good stuff. I'm really interested in that backpack pannier they have as it has about twice the capacity of my messenger bag pannier.</p> Rear pannier. Two Wheel Gear…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-26:2211490:Comment:9835452016-04-26T18:04:12.913ZWuffiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Wuffie
<p>Rear pannier. Two Wheel Gear out of Canada. </p>
<p>Rear pannier. Two Wheel Gear out of Canada. </p> I leave Ortliebs on the bike…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-25:2211490:Comment:9833972016-04-25T20:02:43.003ZPaul Lazzarohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PaulLazzaro
<p>I leave Ortliebs on the bike with a cable running through the external D rings. I wouldn't trust this all day at a Metra station, but for a quick stop at the grocery store or coffee shop, it so far has worked fine.</p>
<p>I leave Ortliebs on the bike with a cable running through the external D rings. I wouldn't trust this all day at a Metra station, but for a quick stop at the grocery store or coffee shop, it so far has worked fine.</p> I think that only applies if…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-25:2211490:Comment:9832292016-04-25T17:35:58.319ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>I think that only applies if you are also applying for the Red Light Exemption?</p>
<p>I think that only applies if you are also applying for the Red Light Exemption?</p> Aren't you required by local…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-21:2211490:Comment:9828802016-04-21T21:07:57.163ZCaptain Swizzlestickhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/NickBendle
<p>Aren't you required by local ordinance to carry a Chrome messenger bag if you're riding a fixed gear in chicago? I swear I heard that somewhere.</p>
<p>Aren't you required by local ordinance to carry a Chrome messenger bag if you're riding a fixed gear in chicago? I swear I heard that somewhere.</p> Strictly for commuting w/a ch…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-21:2211490:Comment:9827592016-04-21T20:53:29.456Zambimbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ambimb
<p>Strictly for commuting w/a change of clothes, the garment pannier from Two Wheel Gear is the bees knees: <a href="http://www.twowheelgear.com/products/commuter-garment-pannier" target="_blank">http://www.twowheelgear.com/products/commuter-garment-pannier</a></p>
<p>I've had one for a decade and in that time I have commuted by bike, off and on, for probably five years. It holds a lot -- change of clothes, towel, shower essentials, lunch, a laptop and/or work documents -- looks nice, is easy…</p>
<p>Strictly for commuting w/a change of clothes, the garment pannier from Two Wheel Gear is the bees knees: <a href="http://www.twowheelgear.com/products/commuter-garment-pannier" target="_blank">http://www.twowheelgear.com/products/commuter-garment-pannier</a></p>
<p>I've had one for a decade and in that time I have commuted by bike, off and on, for probably five years. It holds a lot -- change of clothes, towel, shower essentials, lunch, a laptop and/or work documents -- looks nice, is easy to carry off the bike, and you hardly notice it on the bike. They've improved the attachment system and the design of the pockets since I got mine so it's probably even better now. I love it. </p> where's the crate love?! i lo…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-21:2211490:Comment:9826612016-04-21T18:26:13.560ZKara Bhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KaraBreems
<p>where's the crate love?! i love having a crate/trunk - and have upgraded from milk crate to a more grown-up wooden one that, i think, looks pretty great.</p>
<p>ortliebs are pretty, but you have to carry them around with you if you stop anywhere on your way home - and they're not built for lugging around. </p>
<p>where's the crate love?! i love having a crate/trunk - and have upgraded from milk crate to a more grown-up wooden one that, i think, looks pretty great.</p>
<p>ortliebs are pretty, but you have to carry them around with you if you stop anywhere on your way home - and they're not built for lugging around. </p> I was once in a similar situa…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-20:2211490:Comment:9823952016-04-20T18:23:20.860Zsteve rulzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/steverulz
<p>I was once in a similar situation. My commute is about 28mi round trip. I started off with a fixed gear with platform pedals and a huge messenger bag with similar gear. First off I found limiting the amount of stuff I carry helped. I left a pair of shoes, jeans, toiletry kit, lock at work. I bought a cetma front rack to get the bag off my back. I also bought some shimano clipless pedals. This was a lot more comfortable and efficient. Later on I bought a road bike. Things like gears and…</p>
<p>I was once in a similar situation. My commute is about 28mi round trip. I started off with a fixed gear with platform pedals and a huge messenger bag with similar gear. First off I found limiting the amount of stuff I carry helped. I left a pair of shoes, jeans, toiletry kit, lock at work. I bought a cetma front rack to get the bag off my back. I also bought some shimano clipless pedals. This was a lot more comfortable and efficient. Later on I bought a road bike. Things like gears and coasting are nice.</p> Thanks for all the insight :)tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-20:2211490:Comment:9823322016-04-20T16:36:15.890ZSteve Machttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SteveMcComas
<p>Thanks for all the insight :)</p>
<p>Thanks for all the insight :)</p>