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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Blaq Design is a small company from Portland doing handmade Messenger Bags, Backpacks and lots more since 2007. You might noticed them before, they made a nice collaboration with our friend Patrick from Pedal Consumption. They keep it fun and love what they do and this is visible on their latest designs and many variations they offer. You can customize nearly everything you like, without any extra costs. This week they also have a 20% sale on everything (until 30.march 2011). So it is definitely worth a visit if you need a quality bag or accessoires for the coming bike season.
Check out www.blaqdesign.com and say ‘Hello’.
Also they announced their new spring collection which looks pretty legit check out the following images.
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Speaking of Hip Packs and stuff like that. The new AURORA Hip Pack is out now. It’s a Hip Pack for your riding essentials. It fits a lot stuff, like tools, spare tube, mobil or camera. Just mount it to your belt and you are ready to got. It also features a U-Lock Holster and is made from high quality materials around. Thick and water repellent 1100d Cordura, YKK velcro closure and YKK plastic parts. All handmade with love.
Check out the pictures and webshop for more details.
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Speaking of Berlin… i was visiting the famous Keirin Cycle Culture Café some weeks ago.
Sadly the weather was pretty bad and i don’t really had much time, but this store is awesome. Some really nice guys from different regions of the world are working there. Pretty international flavour. We talked a bit and I had a very good coffee.
There are countless memorabilia on the walls, so it’s not only a shop with a very nice variete of bicycle goods, it’s also kind of a museum. It’s really worth a visit…
www.keirinberlin.de
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Es ist soweit, am 28.09.2010 erscheint das erste und einzige deutschsprachige Magazin über urbane Fahrradkultur. Ihr könnt es im gut sortierten Buchandel oder am BHF Kiosk bekommen.
Schaut euch mal unser kleines und exklusives Preview hier an, das Heft sieht super aus und lohnt sich auf jeden Fall… Viel Spass beim lesen!
Spoke Mag @ Facebook!
For our english speaking friends.
This is the first german magazine dealing with modern bike/fixed gear culture. The first issue was released on 28th of september and is available in nearly every bookstore or newspaper stand. It’s in german language but there are a lot nice pictures in it, so it’s really worth a look, if you have the chance. Check out the following pictures to get a preview of the zine.
If you like a copy, feel free to drop a line.
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Hallo Freunde der Bewegtbild Bespassung.
Hier mal ein etwas anderes Review, was aber womöglich und hoffentlich doch für den ein oder Anderen von Interesse sein könnte.
Wir alle kennen ja die diversen Fixed Gear Videos á la MASH oder Macaframa und womöglich hätte jeder gern schonmal eine seiner Touren gefilmt. Die GoPro eignet sich für derartiges eigentlich ziemlich gut. Sie ist sehr kompakt, besitzt ein stoßfestes und wasserdichtes Gehäuse und ist einfach zu bedienen. Dazu kommt, dass sie äußerst klare HD Video aufnimmt und es zudem sehr viel Zubehör gibt, womit der Kreativität eigentlich keine Grenzen gesetzt sind. Beste Vorraussetzungen also.
Auf der Website des Herstellers oder auf YouTube gibt es unzählige Beispielvideos. Im Folgenden habe ich noch einigen Bilder/Videos an diesen Beitrag angehängt, reinschauen lohnt.
Ich habe mir die GoPro Hero HD von einem sehr kompetenten Onlineshop in Kiel bestellt, welche diese trotz meines nahenden Urlaubs noch rechtzeitig liefern konnte. Der Tonix Shop ist schon seit etlichen Jahren im Bereich der Extremsport Videos aktiv und produziert selbst teilweise mit der GoPro. Zudem bieten sie in Ihrem YouTube Channel oder auch gerne auf persönliche Nachfrage Hilfe zur GoPro an. Durch die im YouTube Channel gezeigten Erfahrungsberichte kann man sich ein äußerst gutes Bild von der Kamera machen und sich den ein oder anderen Trick in der Handhabung abschauen.
Ich habe mir das GoPro Hero HD Motorsport Set + Radhalterung gekauft und wollte diese in meinem zwei wöchigen Schwedenurlaub testen/nutzen. Hauptsächlich natürlich auf dem Rad.
Die ersten Versuche mit der GoPro waren spielend leicht, auch wenn das Menu und die Kamera mit Ihren nur 2 Knöpfen recht spartanisch wirkt. Aber es dauert eigentlich nicht besonders lange bis man seine Einstellungen im Griff hat. Es gibt diverse Auflösungen und Bildmodi, Interval-/Timerfunktionen und auch eine Schnappschussfunktion.
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Finally I received my Mission Workshop Backpack. Talked about these some month ago. It’s the large version called “The Vandal“. To make it short: It’s huge, maybe a bit too much for me, but I will try it. Snapped some quick shots, as a preview for you guys.
Good news for European people, Mission Workshop finally arrived in Europe. You now can get those pretty well-made goods in their EU onlineshop. There are also 5 stores selling those in Europe (Munich, Zurich, 2 x London & Amsterdam).
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Eine nette Überraschung hatte ich heute im Briefkasten. Robert von irRational hat mir sein neuestes Produkt geschickt. Es handelt sich um eine kleine Werkzeugtasche aus Cordura mit Klettverschluss. Die irRational Sachen werden alle per Hand in Hamburg hergestellt. Die Qualität ist super und das “Black Pack” wird auf jeden Fall in meine Tasche wandern.
Schaut mal auf die irRational Seite, dort könnt ihr die Sachen erwerben. Es gibt übrigens auch eine schöne Kollaboration mit Suicycle die es aber nur direkt im Laden zu kaufen gibt.
How can i introduce SWRVE in a appropriate way?
I think the title speaks for itself, but it takes some more words to describe this kind of passion:
“A late-night ride though a nearly deserted downtown. Casual rides to run errands.
Whizzing past rush-hour traffic. Fighting traffic as stress relief.
It is in this spirit that swrve was founded in the summer of 2005. We are passionate about
bikes but we don’t look so good in spandex.
Swrve makes stylish urban cycling apparel. Our design concept has always been clean and simple
lines. Form follows function, a dash of elegance and a dash of street.
We love riding in the city.”
- the founders of SWRVE
Today i got my order from the SWRVE base in the UK. Only took around 3 days to arrive. I’m amazed by such great workmanship and the passion SWRVE puts in every piece. Everything is well designed and with so much intelligent details.
I ordered a cotton trouser, a short with DWR, merino baselayer and a hiding hoodie.
All handmade in the US, with the best materials and also awareness for fair trade and fair working conditions.
And the best thing: the prices are reasonable, too.
Had the trouser, hoodie and baselayer on for some rides today and the performance was great. The weather wasn’t that good, about 13° and really windy, but the cloth kept me warm. Not bad.
Maybe check out swrve.co.uk when you are from Germany / EU
or swrvecycling.com when you are from the US and give them a try.
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