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Just thinking aloud really but start clinical placement soon and wondered what smarter commuter bags were out there. Got a couple timbuk2s but was thinking something more [i]gentlemanly[/i], rapha prob do one but I'm saving the kidney sale for an indy fab. Ta

(yes I am avoiding revision by posting about a completely random bit of bike kit)


 
Posted : 07/02/2011 1:57 pm
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black rainbow project! £££


 
Posted : 07/02/2011 2:02 pm
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Don't Brooks do a gentlemen like leather one?

From the title I thought you were looking for a courier bag with touch screen and inbuilt GPS.


 
Posted : 07/02/2011 2:18 pm
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Posted : 07/02/2011 2:27 pm
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Timbuk2 used to do a "single speed" line that was really smart ([url= http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=timbuk2%20single%20speed&w=all ]Flickr[/url]). I've got one of the "[url= http://www.365adventure.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/2999/title/timbuk-2-timbuk2-ss-musette/cat/85 ]musettes[/url]" which I use for work quite often

There was one on sale [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/timbuk2-singlespeed-toe-clip-messenger-bag ]on here[/url] a while back...


 
Posted : 07/02/2011 3:11 pm
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cheers adam, what's the musette like? one on fleabay


 
Posted : 07/02/2011 3:50 pm
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I really like it, but I only use it on days when I'm not carrying huge amounts of stuff. The main pocket's not that big.


 
Posted : 07/02/2011 5:02 pm
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ok ta, found these not very cheap though 🙁

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54734288/the-steam-punk


 
Posted : 07/02/2011 10:56 pm
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anymore for anymore?


 
Posted : 08/02/2011 9:43 pm
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I use my Howies Chevron for work...


 
Posted : 08/02/2011 9:45 pm
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What do you mean by smart? Any plain-ish one in muted colours will be fine I would have thought. I used to go to client sites with a Bagaboo bag like this:

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Bagaboo bags are the bollocks by the way, and you can have whatever custom colorway/design you like 🙂


 
Posted : 08/02/2011 10:07 pm
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I got myself a Crumpler for work. Took some finding, but basically a laptop-style one (rather than a general messenger-style crumpler), with a third leg (ie the cross strap to keep it stable), then a bit of searching online to get it for <£60.
Can't remember the product name, but it's smart and practical. Sorted.


 
Posted : 08/02/2011 10:31 pm
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I've got a couple timbuk2s and they're plain enough to use just fancied something different tbh


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 12:47 am
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I was looking for something similar my self recently (perhaps not that smart though!)

I really liked the look, if not the price tag of these
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags.html

but I ended up with one of these:
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/ca/engear/base-camp-messenger-bag_5.html

Surprisingly was a really good price in the manchester shop (run out of limited 'contours' pattern colourway so the L cheaper than the M?) its got a padded laptop sleeve big enough for my 17" laptop and the extra leg/strap. So far very happy - but perhaps not all that gentrified.


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 7:33 am
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Chrome bags are ace (if pricey). Got my GF one for a present, she loves it. It's much better design than my timbuk2.

Got it from charliethebikemonger, recommended.


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 9:43 am
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yeah might give chrome a look, couple mates have them- think crc did/do them?


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 10:22 am
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Hmm the new bikemonger site doesn't appear to list them anymore. Shame, good personal service there.

FWIW it's the Chrome Corsair I got her, it's a good size, bit bigger than my small timbuk2 but not too big. It'll take A4 stuff no bother etc.


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 10:36 am
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My Northface bag is quite smart?


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 10:42 am
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Timbuk2 do some very nice designs (faux leather) & a hell of a lot cheaper than Brooks. How much??? 😯


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 11:58 am
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How about Osprey Flapjack? It looks very good imo. I have an Osprey Elroy and the bag is very well made.

My mate has a Timbuk2 limited edition bag, not sure you are able to get it anymore. It was £90 new but is very smart looking with some nice features, made from material looking like some thick canvas. Similar-ish to the Steam Punk bag mentioned earlier. Check Patagonia, they do plain bags as well.


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 12:30 pm
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I've got a bagaboo in medium size. Mine is camouflage with an orange lining and trim but they are made to order so a more tasteful one could be made. I use a Rapha musette when not carrying much, they are quite small but I love it.


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 12:44 pm
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I love my stabo one - http://www.stabo.co.uk looks better the more battered it gets


 
Posted : 09/02/2011 12:53 pm