Courier bag

[StreetHippo]

Just bought my Brompton and loving it, just need a bag to commute, shop and sometimes air travel. Should be big enough for a laptop when needed. Any preferences?
Looking at Timbuk2 or TNF at the moment, what do you guys use?

Stu

 

[palinurus]

You can get a special Brompton bag, fits on the bike (on the head tube) it's quite good.

Having said that I didn't use one on my Brompton, I used a courier bag since I could use it on other bikes. I've got an Ortlieb one, they come in various sizes. I bought it because I thought it was very likely to be nice and waterproof, and it is. I like it enough. I've got a minor niggle about the chest strap design but they may have changed it since.

 

[StreetHippo]

You can get a special Brompton bag, fits on the bike (on the head tube) it's quite good.

Having said that I didn't use one on my Brompton, I used a courier bag since I could use it on other bikes. I've got an Ortlieb one, they come in various sizes. I bought it because I thought it was very likely to be nice and waterproof, and it is. I like it enough. I've got a minor niggle about the chest strap design but they may have changed it since.

I also discounted the Brompton kit as I will use this on other bikes and as a general peice of luggage. Bugaboo look good but pricey. Ortlieb are waterproof but basic (bit like me!), so many choices - keep 'em coming!!

Stu

 

[John the Monkey]

I've reviewed the Timbuk2 medium messenger somewhere on here.

Ah, here; https://www.cyclechat.net/

The Howies Chevron Messenger is worth a look too.

http://www.howies.co.uk/product.php/1798/92

Bagaboo stuff may be pricey, but it's well thought out and solid (I have one of their mobile holders and a tool pouch).

 

[Peter10]

I have one of these and it's great. Spreads the weight off your back very well indeed. had it on my back for over 20 miles the other week fully packed, no issues at all.

http://www.gear-zone...ir-pid4938.html

On top of that, you can get a water bladder for the long rides which uses one of the internal pockets to be put securely.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I've got a cheap and not so nasty Schwalbe courier bag, for day-to-day use on my Strida and for posing on my fixed. It certain screams "I am a cyclist" at people. For the money it is great value. Only thing it is missing for my purposes is a mobile phone pouch on the main strap. (anyone got any ideas where I could get one from?)

EDIT: Thank you John the Monkey. What a clever monkey you are! Bagaboo.

 

[John the Monkey]

EDIT: Thank you John the Monkey. What a clever monkey you are! Bagaboo.

Urban Hunter carry bagaboo if you don't fancy ordering direct Greg. Highly recommend their tool pouch, incidentally.

 

[ufkacbln]

Don't be put off by the Brompton bags!

I use the Brompton S Bag, and it only takes a few seconds to remove the frame to use as a courier bag on its own.

The new Messenger bag is even better.

 

[StreetHippo]

Seen the S bag, is there a newer version of it? Or is that the one Cunobelin?

Stu

 

[John the Monkey]

Seen the S bag, is there a newer version of it? Or is that the one Cunobelin?

I think the 2010 S bag was rumoured to be much improved over the 2009 version.

FWIW, I use a C bag on an S6-L, and it works ok.

 

[battered]

The recycled tyre bag looks good, and it's the right price. The Howies bag, well, I'd be wanting to get it at a knockdown rate because at full retail it's as expensive as a rack and panniers.