Finch and I went for 3 hours of biking the other day! Boy was I sore when we got back. But the next day I was up to 100%! It was a fun day though, perfect weather.
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Finch and I went for 3 hours of biking the other day! Boy was I sore when we got back. But the next day I was up to 100%! It was a fun day though, perfect weather.
A little lube might help with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thief Silver
New messenger bag, woooo! It is the 15" Knog Blimp design of the Art Dog bags.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...0603645405.jpg
I have a real problem with Tim Buk 2 and Chrome messenger bags because they look like brightly colored garbage bags. I'm sure they're well made and that you can pack an entire case of whatever nasty beer you like in them, but aside from the occasional limited edition bag, they look like shit.
Knog is as hipster trash as Chrome, but instead of functionality with a lot of red, brown, and green, Knog creates an original product that looks as nice (or better) as it functions. I especially like the Art Dog messenger bags because they look like something i would've drawn on the back of a messenger bag if i had the materials to make a nice messenger bag. The images themselves are embroidered and look even more Etsy in person!
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...0603659550.jpg
These are the naked people inside the bag. I drew underwear for them because i felt that it would raise issues otherwise. You can still see their nakedness if you really inspect it, but whatever, grow up.
The bag is very solidly made with a big ol' strap for shoulder carrying complete with ultra-urban metal buckles, and a sternum strap that won't fit you if you're fat or have just eaten a large meal. It's very comfortable otherwise.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...0603670572.jpg
The inside is pretty roomy, though probably not as roomy as the other trash bags on the market. I can keep my Macbook and charger (LOL), 4x6 tablet (LOL), my gloves, all my bike tools (i am always prepared!), my lock, wallet, and keys, as well as maybe a book and a single change of clothes, but not much else. Unlike my other man-purse, there's no buckle to keep the outer flap closed, only velcro, so you can't stuff it too much. Also, there are no outside pockets, booo. The inside has tons of little pockets and webbing to keep your shit in order.
There are two way neat features that separate it from the pack!
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...0603684179.jpg
Rain cover! This folds out of a pocket on the back and covers most of the bag if it starts to rain. Though i haven't had a chance to test it, the bag feels pretty solidly waterproof anyway, but this is nice in case of downpour. I was always worried with my other bag, even though i never had a problem.
Also!
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...0605651903.jpg
This plug! It allows for a backpack attachment and a pannier attachment. I don't quite get the need to make it a backpack, since it's a pretty comfortable bag anyway. If you're uncomfortable about your sexuality or just unsure enough that you really think a messenger bag is less manly than a backpack, there you go. I mean, i don't think there's anyone like that around here.
The pannier attachment is super cool. If you have a rack, it snaps right on and you can use the sternum strap to secure it. The shape of the bag makes it great for a pannier. Even with a short frame like my own, you won't hit the back of your shoe on it. I'm not sure how sturdy it is, since it's mostly plastic, but as long as you're not hauling too many bottles or rocks off of sweet jumps, it feels pretty sturdy. I think it's mostly to relieve your back from the pressure of carrying that heavy, heavy Macbook, you fucking hipster.
Though mine was the 15" version, i would really like to get http://knog.com.au/ProductDetails.aspx?productId=173# because it's way cute. Warning: Crudely drawn naked people.
Is that a lock, or your ass kicking stick?
It functions as both!
GROSS@carrying your lock around instead of mounting it to your frame!
Easier to kick ass that way.
True bad asses stick it in their belt loops. The only way i wouldn't carry a lock is attaching it to the bike frame.
I can reach my lock on my frame far easier than opening my messenger bag and pulling it out.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/2/1566115_0022f2aaeb.jpg
also, sticking it in your belt loop is some certified faggotry.
I certainly hope you're being facetious. Let's get serious here, there's nothing that makes a bike frame look worse than shit dangling off of it.