Why doesn't Chicago have a nationally distributed messenger bag company? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T21:16:40Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/why-doesn-t-chicago-have-a-nationally-distributed-messenger-bag?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A491041&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAw man. I just watched the v…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-09:2211490:Comment:4912522011-12-09T04:24:30.485ZZoetropehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Zoetrope
<p>Aw man. I just watched the video. Looks pretty amazing. All those compartments... so easy to access. </p>
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<p>Aw man. I just watched the video. Looks pretty amazing. All those compartments... so easy to access. </p>
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<p>:(((((((((((((((((</p> Because messenger bags are a…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-09:2211490:Comment:4909612011-12-09T03:37:58.743ZAllen Wrenchhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AWrench
<p>Because messenger bags are a dumb way to carry stuff in a world that also has panniers?</p>
<p>Because messenger bags are a dumb way to carry stuff in a world that also has panniers?</p> Brendan, I think a lot of peo…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-09:2211490:Comment:4909562011-12-09T02:37:28.557ZLanterne Rougehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimSchultz
<p>Brendan, I think a lot of people feel that way, including me. My shoulder hurt wicked bad after a week of commuting with a messenger bag full of stuff. I honestly think it's only good for carrying random little things.</p>
<p>Brendan, I think a lot of people feel that way, including me. My shoulder hurt wicked bad after a week of commuting with a messenger bag full of stuff. I honestly think it's only good for carrying random little things.</p> If I could afford it, or mayb…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-09:2211490:Comment:4912462011-12-09T02:33:42.563ZZoetropehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Zoetrope
<p>If I could afford it, or maybe even found the deal you did, I'd definitely try it out at least just based on looks and your and Kevin's rave reviews. I never felt comfortable biking with a true, over the shoulder messenger style bag. </p>
<p>If I could afford it, or maybe even found the deal you did, I'd definitely try it out at least just based on looks and your and Kevin's rave reviews. I never felt comfortable biking with a true, over the shoulder messenger style bag. </p> lol, yeah. It's an expensive…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-09:2211490:Comment:4910652011-12-09T02:18:00.715ZLanterne Rougehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimSchultz
<p>lol, yeah. It's an expensive backpack. Luckily Johnny Sprockets had all in store items 40% off over black friday weekend and I scored huge. </p>
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<p>But, I was ready to fork over at least $250. The Vandal is (in my opinion) better than anything Chrome makes, including their pro series. Watch both of the videos.</p>
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<p>Also, unless you pretty much live on your bike, you may have a hard time dropping serious cash on something like a bag. But, my bag goes everywhere I do - work,…</p>
<p>lol, yeah. It's an expensive backpack. Luckily Johnny Sprockets had all in store items 40% off over black friday weekend and I scored huge. </p>
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<p>But, I was ready to fork over at least $250. The Vandal is (in my opinion) better than anything Chrome makes, including their pro series. Watch both of the videos.</p>
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<p>Also, unless you pretty much live on your bike, you may have a hard time dropping serious cash on something like a bag. But, my bag goes everywhere I do - work, errands, grocery store, Amtrak/Metra/CTA...etc. It seems to me that you'd want something bomb-proof if it's exposed to elements 24/7.</p>
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<p></p> Only $280? tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-09:2211490:Comment:4910622011-12-09T01:22:59.000ZZoetropehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Zoetrope
<p>Only $280? </p>
<p>Only $280? </p> Funny you should say that abo…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-08:2211490:Comment:4910562011-12-08T23:30:18.188ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
<p>Funny you should say that about Mission Workshop. I have not owned the number or variety of bags that you have, but I won a Mission Workshop messenger bag this fall and I also believe it to be the best bag ever invented. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jim S said:…</cite></p>
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<p>Funny you should say that about Mission Workshop. I have not owned the number or variety of bags that you have, but I won a Mission Workshop messenger bag this fall and I also believe it to be the best bag ever invented. <br/> <br/> <cite>Jim S said:</cite></p>
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<p>Full disclosure: I own a Mission Workshop Vandal, which is the best cycling backpack ever invented ;)</p>
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</blockquote> The messenger bag industry ha…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-08:2211490:Comment:4911632011-12-08T23:06:36.589ZLanterne Rougehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimSchultz
<p>The messenger bag industry has gotten incredibly crowded. The thing is, at this point there isn't too much that can set you apart from someone else aside from price and exterior design/graphics.</p>
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<p>I've had a ton - Timbuk2, Chrome, Seagull...And aside from a few things, a bag is a bag. In my opinion Chrome has got a TON of market share due to their marketing and to whom they market. Actually, I feel lucky that we have one of three Chrome retail stores in the *entire…</p>
<p>The messenger bag industry has gotten incredibly crowded. The thing is, at this point there isn't too much that can set you apart from someone else aside from price and exterior design/graphics.</p>
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<p>I've had a ton - Timbuk2, Chrome, Seagull...And aside from a few things, a bag is a bag. In my opinion Chrome has got a TON of market share due to their marketing and to whom they market. Actually, I feel lucky that we have one of three Chrome retail stores in the *entire country*. </p>
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<p>Anyways, I'm not sure what it's going to take for WIG or Defy to become a national player like Chrome or MW. Like I said, there are just too many to choose from.</p>
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<p>Full disclosure: I own a Mission Workshop Vandal, which is the best cycling backpack ever invented ;)</p> I believe you are looking for…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-08:2211490:Comment:4909452011-12-08T22:08:15.756ZEric Rhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/EricRoach
<p>I believe you are looking for the word "yupster" (or yupsterville) :) Heard it on <em>Check, Please!</em> the other night.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Brendan said:</cite></p>
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<p>I believe you are looking for the word "yupster" (or yupsterville) :) Heard it on <em>Check, Please!</em> the other night.<br/> <br/> <cite>Brendan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/why-doesn-t-chicago-have-a-nationally-distributed-messenger-bag#2211490Comment490932"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The only way I could see it might make you a jagoff is if you could easily afford to toss around premium bucks on bike accessories, yet chose to scour the internet for the cheapest price. </p>
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<p>The Chrome store popped up in hipster/yuppie-ville because that's who can afford that stuff or, like Tony said, that's who will pay a premium to maintain the image that comes with the brand. I'm not sure of the economic benefits a local, nationally distributed chain would have on Chicago, so I won't even try to attack that right now. But if more bike accessory stores opening up in this area just turns out to mean I'll have to pay stupid amounts of money for things that are half as cheap (and almost always more functional) online, I'll have to pass. </p>
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</blockquote> The only way I could see it m…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-08:2211490:Comment:4909322011-12-08T18:19:11.933ZZoetropehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Zoetrope
<p>The only way I could see it might make you a jagoff is if you could easily afford to toss around premium bucks on bike accessories, yet chose to scour the internet for the cheapest price. </p>
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<p>The Chrome store popped up in hipster/yuppie-ville because that's who can afford that stuff or, like Tony said, that's who will pay a premium to maintain the image that comes with the brand. I'm not sure of the economic benefits a local, nationally distributed chain would have on…</p>
<p>The only way I could see it might make you a jagoff is if you could easily afford to toss around premium bucks on bike accessories, yet chose to scour the internet for the cheapest price. </p>
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<p>The Chrome store popped up in hipster/yuppie-ville because that's who can afford that stuff or, like Tony said, that's who will pay a premium to maintain the image that comes with the brand. I'm not sure of the economic benefits a local, nationally distributed chain would have on Chicago, so I won't even try to attack that right now. But if more bike accessory stores opening up in this area just turns out to mean I'll have to pay stupid amounts of money for things that are half as cheap (and almost always more functional) online, I'll have to pass. </p>