tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post6988578877999063950..comments2024-03-18T08:41:35.438-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Po Campo Loop Pannier: a Ladylike Briefcase to Fit Any BikeVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-52123093035874394772011-06-27T16:55:53.735-04:002011-06-27T16:55:53.735-04:00^ Oh, here is a post from their own blog that show...^ Oh, <a href="http://pocampo.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/from-the-bike-to-the-boardroom/" rel="nofollow">here</a> is a post from their own blog that shows it off under natural lighting.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-77952758207877008672011-06-27T16:51:08.542-04:002011-06-27T16:51:08.542-04:00Sarah - I am very certain that my pictures are clo...Sarah - I am very certain that my pictures are closer to the real-life look. Waxed canvas has a scuffed, faded look to it - it can never really be a solid dark brown.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-46629915334415228792011-06-27T10:54:26.787-04:002011-06-27T10:54:26.787-04:00The umber color of the bag looks very different he...The umber color of the bag looks very different here than on their site. I've been interested in the Po Campo bags, but I didn't care for any of their patterns or colors. I'd love to order one of these bags, but I'd want the color you have here, not the dark brown one on the website.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2962595992306656312011-06-26T11:45:40.021-04:002011-06-26T11:45:40.021-04:00Thanks for the link to your review Barb!
and I th...Thanks for the link to your review Barb!<br /><br />and I think that this... <br /><br /><i>"was tired of carrying two big black manly panniers that swallowed up all my stuff with no interior organizational system and that had metal hooks that dug into my sides when I carried them off the bike."</i><br /><br />...is a flaw of many panniers available on the market today. They are designed either for touring or grocery getting, but not as a professional on/off the bike briefcase. Po Campo did a great job in filling this niche.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-86487464279498556592011-06-25T17:27:53.882-04:002011-06-25T17:27:53.882-04:00I've been using this bag along with a Po Campo...I've been using this bag along with a Po Campo Logan tote for just over a month now. It holds my laptop (I've had two different ones in it: a Toshiba Portege and a Lenovo ThinkPad) along with everything I need for a typical business meeting (cell phone, notebook etc.). <br /><br />I've made a couple of stops at farmers' markets and have been amazed at how much I can stuff into the two on top of my usual daily load. <br /><br />I also have their wristlet, which I use as the wallet I tuck inside one of these; to make more room inside these you can either hook the wristlet onto the front handlebars or hang it on the outside of one of these.<br /><br />I got mine in one of the more feminine prints and get compliments daily on my "cute purses". I love that--I was tired of carrying two big black manly panniers that swallowed up all my stuff with no interior organizational system and that had metal hooks that dug into my sides when I carried them off the bike. <br /><br />I almost never leave my panniers unless I'm staying right by the bike so being able to detach and carry comfortably is really important.<br /><br />My "preview" review didn't have all the great pictures yours does so I'm adding a link to this review to the one I wrote: http://bikestylespokane.com/2011/05/17/the-search-for-the-perfect-purse-it-may-just-be-a-bike-bag/<br /><br />@BarbChamberlainBarb Chamberlainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000768706045663322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-6595444721933822162011-06-25T11:29:17.862-04:002011-06-25T11:29:17.862-04:00Sunshine - Yes! So why hasn't anybody else don...Sunshine - Yes! So why hasn't anybody else done it? <br /><br />It's easy to say in retrospect that something is simple. But it's inventive to be the one to discover that simplicity.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60776495504725729922011-06-25T10:09:00.136-04:002011-06-25T10:09:00.136-04:00You can add this "attachment system" to ...You can add this "attachment system" to almost any briefcase. If you've got sewing skills, it's an easy DIY. Otherwise, a luggage repair shop can help.Sunshinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-89792415680226168832011-06-24T18:50:06.285-04:002011-06-24T18:50:06.285-04:00Velouria : some panniers, like those huge double B...Velouria : some panniers, like those huge double Basil or Clarjis PVC bags, are such PITA to attach to the rack that a theft is very unlikely. That's what Mrs Philippe uses. And they're quite cheap too. <br />There is also the option of cheap cable to secure a quick release pannier. <br />But I can understand the need for a easily removable bag. i own a laptop dedicated bag from Agu that I use when I need it. It's quite dirty now, by the way...<br />Sommervillain : The Agu pannier has Klickfix hooks and it's very tight on a large variety of tubing. much tighter than the ortlieb system.Philippenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-26855867089143925472011-06-24T14:04:17.752-04:002011-06-24T14:04:17.752-04:00I'm glad I don't have gender issues! I hav...I'm glad I don't have gender issues! I have one of these and I love it and I'm a real man!Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-714168551182761162011-06-24T12:47:27.546-04:002011-06-24T12:47:27.546-04:00@Somervillain: I agree. It was a huge thing for me...@Somervillain: I agree. It was a huge thing for me to pick out a pannier for my bike(s)and I used this blog for reference quite a bit. I really, REALLY wanted to buy the Fastrider or the Basil D'Azur because they were asthetically pleasing and would have looked oh-so-lovely on the DL-1, but ended up going with the Banjo Bros. expandable shopper in black. Why? Largely because it is waterproof, fits a full sized bag of groceries when expanded, and blends into the bike enough that it isn't something I feel compelled to bring with me everywehere to prevent theft (as I would with the PoCampo or Fastrider). <br /><br />So, I guess the bottom line is that, for under $50, I have a waterproof, practical, easily removable pannier which serves as a way to hold my more attractive looking possessions inside of it (purse, laptop, etc) and does everything I need it to, even if it isn't as lovely as the other options out there. ;)MFarringtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-39207479403260361812011-06-24T12:42:18.427-04:002011-06-24T12:42:18.427-04:00Oh, the hooks on the Basil are holding up well, an...Oh, the hooks on the Basil are holding up well, and I like the instant-on/instant-off quickness of the setup. If I find a nice leather bag that could serve as a pannier, I might salvage the mounting the system from the Basil and use it on a replacement bag.<br /><br />Dan.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133717973612191989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-39322485673610648162011-06-24T12:38:47.138-04:002011-06-24T12:38:47.138-04:00My Basil D'Azur Messenger is showing very subs...My Basil D'Azur Messenger is showing very substantial wear after one year of daily use. I'm not sure how much longer it will last. One of the metal reinforcing elements is poking out through the fabric now; not good.<br /><br />Dan.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133717973612191989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-21570320307223232202011-06-24T12:17:58.908-04:002011-06-24T12:17:58.908-04:00philippe / somervillain - As has already been poin...philippe / somervillain - As has already been pointed out, for people who use multiple bikes for commuting a quick release system is essential. But also, not everyone feels comfortable leaving panniers on the bike when the bike is parked outside; in some areas it could invite theft or vandalism. <br /><br />I ride in the rain all the time and have not had grime problems with any of the panniers I've used, though of course YMMV.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-83315303798694832762011-06-24T12:13:42.871-04:002011-06-24T12:13:42.871-04:00Dagmara - The basil D'Azure is a large bag and...Dagmara - The basil D'Azure is a large bag and will need an extra long rack with a lot of setback to be used on anything but a roadster/Dutch type of bike. See <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/03/panniers-on-bikes-with-short-chainstays.html" rel="nofollow">this post</a>; you can see how it practically swallows my mixte. Also, I am a little uncomfortable with <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/03/pannier-mounting-systems-compared.html" rel="nofollow">Basil's hooks</a> - though I know that many, many people enjoy their bags.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-47476360896270410462011-06-24T12:06:24.234-04:002011-06-24T12:06:24.234-04:00@phillipe and Somervillian,
I try not to commute ...@phillipe and Somervillian,<br /><br />I try not to commute in pouring rain or snow, but ride year round, including in light rain and on wet roads. My repurposed leather satchel-pannier with ortlieb clip on hardware rarely seems to get grimy or wet. I supposed a cloth bag might be different, but with fenders and chain case, I just don't see a lot of road grime on the the bagcyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-11166808699666773542011-06-24T11:54:08.097-04:002011-06-24T11:54:08.097-04:00Thanks for the great review and thank you everyone...Thanks for the great review and thank you everyone for your comments. The desire for more masculine bags is heard loud and clear! I'm afraid we have some ideas for more girly bags that we need to get out of our system first though. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-18230543242670825332011-06-24T10:53:05.480-04:002011-06-24T10:53:05.480-04:00I live in Chicago and have met both of the women b...I live in Chicago and have met both of the women behind Po Campo. They really are attuned to the needs of bicyclists and they are both real bicyclists, as well as just nice people. Every time I see them (albeit rarely), I do gently push for some products for men, as I would buy their products in an instant.<br /><br />Dan.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133717973612191989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-88674829888133654402011-06-24T10:45:52.714-04:002011-06-24T10:45:52.714-04:00I like the look of that bag too, but suspect it wo...I like the look of that bag too, but suspect it would be too small for my use. Let us know if Po Campo decides to market a larger "men's" version. I use my Basil Karavan II panniers on a regular basis, biggest issue is that they are huge at 41 litres and not designed to be taken on and off.<br /><br />Aaron2whls3spdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-21480367857922275152011-06-24T10:40:21.353-04:002011-06-24T10:40:21.353-04:00I want one. There's also this one but it doesn...I want one. There's also this one but it doesn't look as nice or well thought out.<br />http://publicbikes.com/p/Basil-dAzur-Messenger-Bag-Pannierdagmarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222684053648902100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-72956380263316003622011-06-24T10:16:16.897-04:002011-06-24T10:16:16.897-04:00My problem with those kind of panniers designed to...<i>My problem with those kind of panniers designed to be used off the bike as well, is how dirty a pannier quickly become. I commute all year long and my panniers are pretty grim. I'd rather keep them on the bike all the time and put my bags/briefcase, whatever, in them, protected from rain and dirt. </i><br /><br />This is my preference as well. I dislike "quick-release" style panniers because I haven't found one that mounts securely without rattling or lots of movement around the rack (I'm a stickler for tight fitting bike parts, and I don't tolerate rattles or squeaks). And if it's raining, why would I want to carry around a sopping wet bag? Like Philippe, I prefer to have a waterproof pannier permanently mounted on my daily commuter bike, and be able to just throw my briefcase/laptop case/whatever into it.<br /><br />Obviously, if you have a fleet of bikes to choose from each day, it might make more sense to have a removable pannier. But for my daily commuter, I much prefer to have a permanently mounted pannier set.somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-26398375141920927152011-06-24T09:13:55.205-04:002011-06-24T09:13:55.205-04:00Love the bag! I really want this briefcase versio...Love the bag! I really want this briefcase version, but I'm exercising restraint. :) It would fit my macbook perfectly, although I don't ever actually bring it anywhere. <br /><br />Phillippe, I find that my Po Campo bag is totally convenient for real life daily use. After 2 years of use, I've never actually cleaned it and it looks perfectly fine (even after getting caught in several rainstorms). Something about the material they use helps with this, although maybe cleanliness would be more of an issue for the type of bag here that hangs on the edge of the rack, versus the type I have that perches atop the rack.Dottiehttp://letsgorideabike.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16095750793562382602011-06-24T09:13:21.937-04:002011-06-24T09:13:21.937-04:00It is a mistake to assume that all things men come...It is a mistake to assume that all things men come in basic black only. <br /><br />This bag is just a bag. No more or less.Walt Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-49714848176029166662011-06-24T08:14:15.560-04:002011-06-24T08:14:15.560-04:00I don't see a bottom attachment. What keeps it...I don't see a bottom attachment. What keeps it from flapping against the rack when you hit a pothole? I would not want my MB Aire getting beaten that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-45478660896545595192011-06-24T04:12:54.191-04:002011-06-24T04:12:54.191-04:00My problem with those kind of panniers designed to...My problem with those kind of panniers designed to be used off the bike as well, is how dirty a pannier quickly become. I commute all year long and my panniers are pretty grim. I'd rather keep them on the bike all the time and put my bags/briefcase, whatever, in them, protected from rain and dirt. I also wouldn't want to carry them too close to my clothes...<br />The campo bag is a nice one, and looks like a smart design, but it doesn't seem too convenient for a real life daily use. I can see how it could be a great option for an occasional use though.philippenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-6685432650068054682011-06-24T02:13:46.125-04:002011-06-24T02:13:46.125-04:00Richard - You can reach me at filigreevelo-at-yaho...Richard - You can reach me at filigreevelo-at-yahoo, but I have a 2 week+ email backlog at the moment, so it may take me some time to get back. <br /><br />It is not easy for me to review components that need to have entire bikes built up around them, but any suggestions for how to procure a bike fitted with one of these are welcome. Also, I think Alan a ecovelo will be doing a review of this hub soon.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.com