a midway bikelog

Here it is:

It’s a smaller, wedge-style bag largely based on the Minnehaha small saddlebag, but with a couple of changes that i haven’t gotten photos of yet. First, there’s a pocket at the top of the bag for a u-lock, a good spot where it won’t slide around or sway when the bag is otherwise empty. I’m planning more inner pockets on version 2 of this model; i like an out-of-the-way spot for the spare tube. Also, the rear of the bag cinches shut with a drawstring to keep things in more securely (i’m an inconsistent loader, and sometimes drop things).

I haven’t a good source of plastic i like for the stiffener, so it’s a cut-out piece of cat litter bin, which i think is a bit too stiff and brittle. I’m happy with the copper rivets though, they look great. The rat is an illustration from the late, great RAW comics magazine that i’ve occasionally used on helmets in the past.

It’s big enough for a u-lock, medium round tupperware container, spare tube and levers and gloves, with room to strap something on the outside. A good size for light commuting days, too small for a 6-er of bottles but you’d get most of a 4-pack of Surly cans in there just fine.