Joined: 01 Aug 2005Posts: 37Location: U-Districtish
Hey, I want to get a Chrome Metropolis shoulder bag, but I have gotten mixed reveiws. The alternative is the Ortlieb backpack, but let's face it, the Chrome is way cooler. Supporters say the Ortli falls apart, but negative people say the Chrome falls down your shoulder constantly. What is the general concensus? Price is the same and both are way waterproof.
sekai
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:15 am
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 1466Location: on the lake
i've had my chrome XL for about 3 years, tough a nails. i dont have any problems with it slipping, the strap that comes under your arm pit really keeps it stable. the only problem it that your will have one shouled much bigger than the other. if your going to carry heavy loads, a backpack might be the better option.
futurenorth
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:56 am
Bed BleederJoined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 839Location: Ballard
Have you looked into the Reload bags? They're made right in Seattle and can be custom tailored to your needs.
12th and Pike in Capitol Hill. They're super nice and the girls who make the bags are hot.
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greggsomafixed
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:19 pm
Joined: 26 Jul 2005Posts: 211Location: undeterminded circle of hell
Shoulder bags hurt me. Quicker to get stuff in & out of if you're in a hurry though.
I have an Ortlieb backpack that is more or less new after years of use. It is actually REALLY waterproof.
The Chrome backpack is good as well.
RELOAD or PAC DESIGNS if you're rich...
joby
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:51 pm
goes to elevenJoined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 3899Location: The Cloud
I know it's totally uncool, bags that attach to your bike instead of your back make for a vastly more comfortable and efficient ride. Even just bungee-cording a backpack to a cheap rack works really well.
Of course, If you make lots of short trips, then the convenience of wearing a bag may outweigh the comfort and performance penalties.
sekai
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:11 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 1466Location: on the lake
greggs ortlieb is really nice, i'm amazed with how much stuff he always seems to be packin. if i were to get a new bag, 2 shoulder straps would be a must.
terrydean
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:39 pm
rocker boiJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1535Location: santa fe, i think
I'm a HUGE fan of backpacks over messenger bags, if for no other reason than to stay away from the whole scene thing Jake is so fond of.
I was bidding on a ortlieb, but it got a little out of hand (you know how ebay is).. but yeah. Spring for a Reload. :D!
Aaron
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:40 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
Don't be a Messenger poser and get Chrome!
Don't be an REI employee wannabe and get Ortlieb!
(both are fine products btw)
Check these cats out. Made out of Recycled Seat Belts and inner tubes. Totally cool and made in Seattle!
We stock them. And we give them our used inner tubes
I use my bag for way more than just cycling, I don't want it smelling like an innertube all the time. :\ them things are stinky.
Aaron
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:02 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
The guy that picks up our tubes says that they wash the tubes and they do not smell. I just sniffed the one we have in stock and they do not smell at all!
Dean, When you gonna come visit me?
derrickito
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:10 pm
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those recycled rubber bags are kind of neat. what price range do they go for aaron?
Aaron
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:22 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
derrickito wrote:
those recycled rubber bags are kind of neat. what price range do they go for aaron?
Small $100, Large $150 Made by people who care and they back up their work and will repair if ever damaged!
Torch
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:37 pm
TerranceJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1637Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
i was checking out those alchemy bags last time i was in your shop. they're totally kickass, but man, $150 is pretty steep for a bag.
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Aaron
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:58 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
MADE IN AMERICA!
North America!
Most other shit is made in Taiwan or people don't want to make money selling them. Remember, employees and rent cost money! I understand that you (we) need to save our precious dollars but, fuck, buy North American at least! Gas prices are rising and soon the cool Tawian/Chinesees stuff will start going up in price. You can meet and ride with the people that make your AG bag. Will Ortlieb repair your bag when it gets ripped/worn? AG is in Freemont! Ride over, wait and they repair your bag! Enough said, REPRESENT!
PS. Scotty is still the new Patrick Swayze (spelling?).
terrydean
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:06 pm
rocker boiJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1535Location: santa fe, i think
Are the straps on those bags adjustable? Or are they stuck being all long and on your hip? Bags on your hip aren't really all that hip. Word.
Also, if my bag were to wear out, I'd fix it myself. I'm sure most of you have seen my riding pants, yeah? haha.
I was just going to make my own bag, but I think there's a lot more to it than it seems.. not to mention my sewing machine is still back in Nevada.. patching pants by hand is one thing, building a bag is another!
Torch
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:12 pm
TerranceJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1637Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Aaron wrote:
MADE IN AMERICA!
North America!
Most other shit is made in Taiwan or people don't want to make money selling them. Remember, employees and rent cost money! I understand that you (we) need to save our precious dollars but, fuck, buy North American at least! Gas prices are rising and soon the cool Tawian/Chinesees stuff will start going up in price. You can meet and ride with the people that make your AG bag. Will Ortlieb repair your bag when it gets ripped/worn? AG is in Freemont! Ride over, wait and they repair your bag! Enough said, REPRESENT!
PS. Scotty is still the new Patrick Swayze (spelling?).
i agree 100%. i'm just poor, that's all.
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Aaron
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:15 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
[quote="Torch
i agree 100%. i'm just poor, that's all.[/quote]
I understand.
Dean, the straps are adjustable! Yes.
You would like the owner he is totally emo.
terrydean
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:18 pm
rocker boiJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1535Location: santa fe, i think
Too bad they don't make a backpack like Reload does.. I think that's where my money is going once I finally spring for a bag. Plus the'll do a custom flap for me! I'm thinking a penguin. With a crown. w00t!
sekai
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:43 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 1466Location: on the lake
chrome is made in san fran, also they repair therre shit too. but i think you have to be durg under a car for many blocks to warrent a repair, really there tough. dean, i got a sewing machine if you ever need to borrow it,.
terrydean
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:49 pm
rocker boiJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1535Location: santa fe, i think
sekai wrote:
chrome is made in san fran, also they repair therre shit too. but i think you have to be durg under a car for many blocks to warrent a repair, really there tough. dean, i got a sewing machine if you ever need to borrow it,.
Awesome, thanks man! Thing is, when I have mine, I use it A LOT. Like at least an hour a day.. just making shit and altering clothes and whatnot. I kinda need one of my own.. either have mine sent up to me or just buy another.
When I was doing Fashion Design at the Art Institute, I had free reign over the industrial machines at the school, but I kinda stopped going.. :\
I gotta say that I toally love my ReLoad bag. If i hadn't wanted to be all scene and have a custom bag done up like Dean does, then I was definately going to get a Chrome. I've just never really been to keen on the Ortlieb's, however Gregg's bag is pretty fucking sweet.
The backpacks that ReLoad makes are hot. Really comfy and well put together. I have a shoulder bag from them and like it a lot because it so convinient to get stuff out of it on rides. So I reccomend ReLoad over any of those, but I think that if you're set on either a chrome or an ortlieb that I'd go for a chrome.
terrydean
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:01 pm
rocker boiJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1535Location: santa fe, i think
j_ryde wrote:
I gotta say that I toally love my ReLoad bag. If i hadn't wanted to be all scene and have a custom bag done up like Dean does, then I was definately going to get a Chrome. I've just never really been to keen on the Ortlieb's, however Gregg's bag is pretty fucking sweet.
The backpacks that ReLoad makes are hot. Really comfy and well put together. I have a shoulder bag from them and like it a lot because it so convinient to get stuff out of it on rides. So I reccomend ReLoad over any of those, but I think that if you're set on either a chrome or an ortlieb that I'd go for a chrome.
my custom da kine backpack is so scene I can hardly look at it!
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