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jayonabike

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My bag decided to die last night and can't be fixed. I need a replacement, I would buy the same again but the company doesn't make it any more.
Willing to pay between £50-70+ish, the Timbuk2 keeps popping up. Anyone use one or other suggestions?

Cheers
Jay
 
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I got a Timbuk2 a few months ago; I did a bit of research before buying and 100% satisfied with it. I may even go as far as saying it would rate in my top 5 bike related purchases (if I had a top 5 or top anything list...). I use it for everything now, on and off the bike.
 
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jayonabike

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I got a Timbuk2 a few months ago; I did a bit of research before buying and 100% satisfied with it. I may even go as far as saying it would rate in my top 5 bike related purchases (if I had a top 5 or top anything list...). I use it for everything now, on and off the bike.
I have been looking around most of the evening and keep going back to the Timbuk2. What size did you get? I'm thinking of the medium
 
I have been looking around most of the evening and keep going back to the Timbuk2. What size did you get? I'm thinking of the medium
I went for large - I had no previous experience of messenger bags so it was just a guess. I ended up ordering one from the US as the design I liked was cheaper importing than buying from UK site. I probably could have got away with a smaller bag but, as I said, I now use it for everything - football kit, work, shopping - so glad I got the large as it allows me to use one bag and no need for multiple options. I ditched my briefcase and rucksack. I use my bike much more now that I did before I had it (not hard I suppose, before anyone else pipes up!)
 

Dan B

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Got a leaflet with the new Viz yesterday, thought these bags looked iinteresting. Upcycled lorry tarp bags. There's a messenger bag on there for 45 quid.

http://upsobags.co.uk

I have no link with the company BTW, just thought they seemed like a good idea.

I'm thinking about one of their pannier bags (just waiting until they make one in a colour/style that suits my bike). If anyone gets one (or has one already) would be interested in your review
 
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jayonabike

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I have one of these which I don't use if you'd like it Jay. Free to a good home. A couple of minor holes but other than that in good shape. It also has an adjustable chest strap, allowing you wear it over either shoulder.

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Thanks for the offer Reg, very kind but I think I'm going to go & buy one of the Timbuk2 messenger bags.
 

MrGrumpy

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Fly Fifer
Please post a picture and some details when it arrives :thumbsup: . I`m back to using a madison bag like the one below. Its been fine but the strap securing mechanism is not the best.

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I am after a messenger bag which also has pannier clips so it can be attached to a rack, any ideas? The cheaper the better please.
 

John the Monkey

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[QUOTE 4919773, member: 45"]Crumpler still make excellent messenger bags. It's worth checking them in eBay.

What was the name of that Eastern European bloke who used to make them to order off his website? They were good bags.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like Bagaboo, Mr Paul, at least in its initial days. I bought one of their tool pouches, which was excellent.

I've never had a Crumpler bike bag, but I did own a couple of camera bags - both were excellent, and the one I still have (sold the other) will probably outlast me.

I have a Timbuk2 medium messenger (a collabo with Howies, but I understand that other than the fabric, it's just a medium messenger).

As I said in the last post about them;

"They're very tough, and well made. Remember that the back is unpadded, so you'll need to pack carefully (something big and flat against your back, ideally). I found mine shifted a lot when I was riding in the drops, but if you don't do that a lot, that may not be an issue. There's also not a huge amount of internal organisation. I use mine more off the bike now, but it's a purchase I don't regret.

A review from when I first got it;
http://monkeyphotomcr.blogspot.co.uk/2009/06/review-howies-timbuk2-messenger-bag.html"
 
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Milkfloat

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I have been very pleased with my Crumpler. The very stiff main shoulder strap has rubbed away some of the decorative piping, but in general it has been great.
 
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