Just the other day I was discussing bags with R., envisioning the perfect bag for urban use. It would be easy to attach, hold just enough, be stylish and practical off the bike, be mostly waterproof...
I was trying to convince her to make the first, but she wasn't sure. Well, the next day she was walking down a quiet avenue in the magic morning fog and found the Best Bag Ever. It exactly fits the criteria above, and I've never seen anything like it. The main pouch holds a book, an apple (but not an Apple), pump and spare, a light sweater and your keys. A waxed canvas top piece folds over and secures behind a leather band, ingeniously holding the shoulder strap in place when the bag is on your bike. Two leather straps quickly snap onto the rack and snap off even easier (just tug). Far quicker than Riv's leather straps, but more classic and secure-seeming than velcro. On the outside there are two loops originally for godknowswhat that now fit a u-lock perfectly. The whole thing is so elegant and clean, the work of an era past – and yet it seems clearly designed for the modern needs of bicycle transportation. We wonder if it was originally an equestrian accessory. The only distinguishing marks are the engravings on the leather stiffener: H BURKHARDT AADORF. Now obviously this is not only a wonderful gift from some two-wheeled gypsy goddess, but a sign that R. can and must copy and produce such a bag for the rest of us. Though it is without her consent, I'd like to see a show of hands of how many out there might be interested in such a bag. It would be hand crafted here in San Francisco, would be available for a Rivish but reasonable price, and might be available in a slightly larger version for toting a laptop. If enough of you are interested, I'll try to make sure it happens. Even if she declines, I'll at least take it to Riv and see if they can make good on it. http://twitpic.com/clv5s More pics later --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
