Comments on: Banjo Brothers Cycling Commuter Backpack

By: Sergey

Sergey — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:50:52 +0000

1500 to 2000 cubic centimeters ? That kind of backpack could fit in a pocket if folded (((-: Cubic inches looks more like it.

By: Product Review: #01150-W WaterProof Cycling Packpack, White

Product Review: #01150-W WaterProof Cycling Packpack, White — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:06:29 +0000

[...] Review: #01150-W WaterProof Cycling Packpack, White September 11, 2010 by admin This review of the Banjo Brothers White Waterproof Backpack review originally appeared on the Urban-Velo Website October of [...]

By: jc

jc — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:00:34 +0000

@erok
if you don’t mind me asking, how tall are you and what size bag were you modeling?

By: Head Phone

Head Phone — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:55:36 +0000

Many brands offer over the ear style, noise reducing neckband headphones similar to other styles but with greater comfort and mobility. There is also one other benefit which may be the least important for many but the most important for plenty. If you’re anything like me, you spend a good deal of effort managing my hair each day and neckband headphones the solution if you don’t want to end up with headband hair after a long day at the office or some extended game play.

By: kathryn

kathryn — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:24:35 +0000

when oh when will I find a good commuter backpack??

I ride by bike in the warm Miami sun, off and around the city for meetings most days – but as a small woman (5’5″), I still haven’t found a backpack that is both comfortable and functional/sturdy.

Help?! (thanks*)

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:21:06 +0000

To throw out my two cents, I bought this bag and returned it after a week of use (caveat, some of my issues may have subsequently been redesigned). The back had almost no padding, so everything dug into my skinny frame. It only seemed to ride low (like they claim) if you are short or if you don’t tighten the straps. The straps were all made of that cheap webbing I associate with external-frame backpacks from the 80s. The roll-top only rolls once, and the sewing/cutting suggests amateurism. I’ve been using an Ortlieb messenger backpack for 2 years now (8.5 mile commute each way), and though I wish it had a few more internal organizers, I find it to be everything this bag was not: Well structured, well-designed, and made of high-quality materials. The one plus is that it’s relatively cheap.

By: erok

erok — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:59:24 +0000

@ Paul. like i said in the review, i’m a fairly average frame dude all around, and i don’t find the shoulder straps digging into me when i’m in the drops, ie the bag still feels comfortable. the straps have sort of an “S” curve to them, which i think is Banjo Bros attempt to deal with this issue.

By: erok

erok — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:52:54 +0000

I found that this pack takes up less surface area on my back than a similar sized single strap messenger bag.

i should have added that there are also some handy vertical straps integrated into the shoulder straps to attach pouches for small electronic devices like phone, camera, etc. they are vertical, so most pouches that are meant for belts wouldn’t work, but banjo bros sells the proper ones of course.

By: rachel ding

rachel ding — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:44:04 +0000

short review of this bag from bikeshopgirl. at the end she says she’ll be doing a long-term review. the review doesn’t offer anything that this one doesn’t – but it does have pictures of the bag on a lady:

http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/09/preview-banjo-brothers-commuter-backpack/

if banjo brothers made an affordable babe-version of this bag that still fit a ton of stuff and had the roll-top, i’d be ALL OVER IT.

By: aadaam

aadaam — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:08:01 +0000

Thanks for the tips. Actually, I’m pretty satisfied with my large messenger bag. Less sweat than a same size backpack I’ve tried so far, I don’t feel strangled, it’s quite secure even when I’m in the drops or during a sprint and I’ve tried it for longer rides and it’s comfortable (ok, didn’t put so much weight in it, filled it mainly with lighter stuff like clothes + repair kit + U-lock). Aches are not a major issue and I go swimming regularly which helps a lot: it straightens out things and makes the muscles stronger, which in turn makes aches less likely. I suffer more when working in front of the screen for a whole day…

The only disadvantage I’ve experienced is being off the bike. Panniers are good for touring, but not in the city. Wouldn’t like to leave them outside in the city, not even for 5 minutes.

Anyway, if anyone gave me a backpack to try (for free of course), I’d gladly write a review about it.