Finding a suitable bag is really really hard. No matter if you are a Messenger, a Photographer or Traveller. Maybe you just to need something for all of these activities. Since i’m a photographer i’m always searching for the best bag to fit my needs. At the moment i’m using a LOWEPRO Pro Trekker. Which is awesome, but it is just great to carry all my gear around, use it and then get back home. There is not really room to fit a Macbook, groceries or maybe some Apparel. So when you are on the bike or do day trips, this bag is not really the first choice. Also Chrome released a kind of photobag the last weeks, but i don’t comment on this. So is there a chance to find a bag, which is able to carry gear for a day trip, also got space for parts of the camera equipment, is good to carry on and off bike? There are tons of possibilities and a endless list of companies who tried to built something for this. Most of those bags are boring and to be honest, I really like to have something unique and sometimes those small details are important. Big companies often lose focus on small details and with my individual needs.
To make it short, i discovered “INSIDE LINE EQUIPMENT” from San Francisco. Eric is making technical bags from the view of cyclists. It is not performance roadwear and of course there are no messenger bags in his catalog. But there are enough companies who serve these products. Eric founded “ILE” to produce some really hi-tech backpacks. He uses the industrial standard materials and from the pictures on his website, i would say he got a really new take on this photo bag topic and also seems to have a lot sewing skills. These bags look really well thought and well made.
Would really love to try out his Ultimate Photographers Bag on my next jobs and bike trips. It’s construction looks really simple, but seems to be well thought. The bottom compartment offers space for a camera + lenses + flash and the padding is removable. The side pocket allows to carry a tripod and the top compartment takes a Macbook and also some more stuff. It closes with a waterproof roll-top. The whole bag is waterproof, even the zippers are sealed. I bet there is much more to say about it, but i don’t want to speculate. So i just mention that he also builts normal backpacks, rack bags, accessories and i’ll bet he wil come up with more stuff in the future.
His products are really worth a look, so head over to his website, webshop and support this.
Also check this neat video he made for this Ultimate Photographer Bag.
ILE Ultimate Photographers Bag from Inside Line Equipment on Vimeo.
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Andy from TRASH Messenger Bags just sent over their new catalog. You can check it out here. Really worth a look, it’s not just a product presentation. It features different people and their relationship with a TRASH Messenger Bag.
AURORA just dropped a new version of their classic velcro straps. These new velcro straps are named “V2″ and feature a buckle for quick and easy adjustment. Also they are made for platform pedals, so these are perfect for freestyle fixed gear, bike polo and everyone who rides with platform pedals. Until the 1st of september AURORA offers a special price for their new straps. So check out the webshop and get a pair of those beauties.
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Finally AURORA dropped their first cycling cap. They are making them for some time now, but didn’t had the time to release them. So here is the first colorway and a new one will follow every month. These caps are limited, so be quick and get one here.
Wurde lang erwartet und nun gibt es endlich auch die Premiere. 8 Premieren weltweit, eine davon am kommenden Samstag (25.06.2011) im Kölner Filmhaus. Dazu wohl auch noch ein Alleycat und ein Bike Flohmarkt mit Neuem, Alten und auch Tauschmöglichkeiten. Wer nix vor hat, sollte da ruhig mal vorbei schauen. Infos siehe Flyer und hier zur Website von “To Live & Ride in L.A.”.
Alle Jahre wieder…
Am 21.5 und 22.5. ist es wieder soweit, das Maikätzchen in Hannover steigt und es wird jeder gebeten sich dort hin zu bewegen. Es wird eine super Sause.
Die momentane Planung sieht wie folgt aus:
Samstag: Hannopoly-Race
After-Race-Party
Sonntag: Polo-Battle und Sprints
Ausschweifendere Infos und vorallem auch Flyer gibts dann ganz bald auch hier.
There is something going on. Patrick from pedalconsumption.com is busy with collaborations, but this one will stand out. Over one year of working and planning…
High quality 7005-T6 aluminum tubing, integrated headset, rear dropouts feature double-sided mirrored hangers, gunmetal paint with sparkle, carbon fork with aluminium steerer and of course a lo-pro geometry. 700c/700c!
Sounds pretty nice and I can’t wait to see some more views and of course a release date!
It’s no secret, I love SWRVE. High quality handmade cycling apparel. Unique and affordable gear for bike enthusiasts. I’m always down when it comes to technical gear. If you read this blog regularly, then you might noticed that I’m a bit lazy in posting stuff…I’m really sorry for this, i’ll try my best to keep this thin here updated… but what i wanted to say. I’m really into technical gear, you might noticed the many bag entries and also I’m really into jackets and apparel that makes riding or life in general easier. The guys at SWRVE seem to think the same and so they released a lot great stuff and recently they finally put up their new Wax Riding Jacket. Waxed Cotton is not really hi-tech stuff, but classic and it simply works. That’s it. It is loaded with features Pit Zips, a lot pockets, longer back, longer arms, waterproof YKK Zipper and many more. Sadly I don’t had he chance to get my hands on one of these Jackets to test it myself, but Kyle from Tracko had the chance to check out this Jacket on a ride with photographer Omar Ogues. He took some really stunning shots of this jacket. Really impressiv and I think it is visible that this jacket is really well-made and of course well-thought-out. Check out some pictures after the jump or at Omar Ogues Flickr Set.
If you want this Jacket, be quick and head over to SWRVE. It’s worth the price.
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We all know it. Our obsession is the great feeling of riding a fast bike and of course the bike as piece of art. Most of us can talk and watch beautiful frames or bikes for hours. For me, this frame is a example and also a piece of art. Adam, the man behind Stanridge Speed Bicycles, did a great job on this pursuit machine. The frame is available from now on!
But you should be quick, only 50 will be made. Full custom and build from Columbus Aero Tubing. $1399! So drop him a line, if you are ready for this beast.
Check our his blog for more information or add him on facebook.
Still not sure?
Check out more pictures, after the jump.
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