
Originally Posted by
Reesha
Congratulations! Welcome to the world of bike commuting!!!
I highly recommend Chrome messenger bags if you need extra carrying capacity. I have one that's obnoxiously orange and I love it love it love it!!! I'm pretty sure it would survive a nuclear holocaust, a hurricane and it doesn't inch around on my back. It stays put!
Thanks for the rec. I have a messenger bag but it's not really one that should be used for biking, it's more of a shoulder bag
I did use it, but I had to constantly readjust it, which was really annoying after awhile, and it was always pulling on my neck and shoulder. It's really squishy, though, so I figure I can just lash it to the rack next time. But I will check out the Chrome bags. I know some people also swear by the Timbuk2 bags as well.
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."