This past Spring we approached Artcrank about doing some co-branded bags. They quickly improved the idea by suggesting the bags be used, not only to help promote the Artcrank Shows, but also to raise money for some worthy charities.

#35.00 from the sale of each bag will be donated to Full Cycle.

Full Cycle is a nonprofit program serving young people ages 23 and under in need of stable housing an other vital community resources in the Twin Cities. Full Cycle provide homeless and at-risk youth with access to free and healthy transportation, employment opportunities, and connections to other essential resources. Full Cycle teaches young people the importance of biking and recycling, and provides them with the time and space they need to take a break from the stresses of street life. Full Cycle gives youth the opportunity to learn, create and have fun.

About the Backpack

2000 cubic inches (20″ H x 12.5″ L x 8″ W). 500 more cubic inches opens up a variety of hauling options for those commuters who cannot resist bringing it all.   (And that means you).  The same great two layer design keeps everything on the inside snug and dry while the ballistic nylon shell takes all the abuse. A freshly re-designed liner is stronger than previous versions and totally replaceable for about the same cost as a good sixer of brew.

FEATURES

• 2000 cubic inches (20″ H x 12.5″ L x 8″ W)
• Waterproof 2-layer design: outer ballistic nylon layer wears like iron; replaceable waterproof liner keeps contents dry in a downpour.
• A comfortable alternative to messenger bags – provides enough space for most commuters and students
• Wide padded straps distribute load more evenly than messenger bags
• Sits lower on the back than standard backpacks to reduce blind spots
• Quick-access side pocket fits mini-U lock
• Angled tab for safety light so that light faces back while riding
• Large reflective stripes
• Shoulder strap mounted cell phone holder

About the ArtCrank Poster Show

Bikes are the world’s most fun and accessible way to get around. Posters are the world’s most fun and accessible art form. ARTCRANK brings them together.

ARTCRANK is a showcase of bicycle-inspired original poster artwork that people can enjoy looking at and afford to take home. ARTCRANK began in Minneapolis in 2007, and has expanded to Denver, St. Louis, Portland, San Francisco and Des Moines. In September 2010, we’ll hold our first international show in London.

Every ARTCRANK show features posters created by local artists from the host city. Admission is always free, and posters are priced to let everybody take home at least one.

Blame my wife for this one. It seems I can’t put a pair of socks in the wash without the pair being divorced in some fashion and me ending up with a drawer full of single socks.  The remedy?  Order socks in ten dozen lots. Never again will I be forced to show up for a group ride with two different socks. I’ll rock the Banjo Brothers (by SockGuy)  4″ wool cycling sock. 75% isowool, 15% nylon, 10% spandex and 100% love. All the great features you’ve come to expect from SockGuy – double cuff, stretch-to-fit sizing, double-stitched heel and toe and cool, airflow mesh above your foot for max ventilation. Dueling Banjo Logos (You know I had to write that didn’t you..) on each side of your ankles.

We have some blemished Medium Saddlebags.  Someone (not naming names) handled these during inspection with some dirty fingers and left some random marks on the leather portions.   None of the marks would be noticed after a few days of use, but we can’t sell them as new and perfect bags.  Samples of the marks are shown in the photos – we cannot show you the exact bag you will receive.  If you treat the leather as we recommend with mink oil paste or Brooks Proofide(r), they will be even less noticeable.

This is a huge saddle bag with the capacity of many rack trunks (great for road bikes without rear racks). You can pack a picnic and extra clothes while the 3-point attachment and hardwood internal support keep the load stable. You can also use the outer lashing rings to attach a jacket or your walking shoes.

This a traditional design that works best with your saddle mounted in a forward or neutral position on your seatpost. If your saddle is pushed all the way back on the seatpost, you may have some interference with your upper leg. There are various solutions to reduce this overlap including using a small wood spacer between the seatpost and bag to reduce overlap.

We listened to the masses that were squeamish about buying a random-color shirt (the cowards!) and we printed a small run in None More Black with the Banjo Rider logo. They are 100% cotton mid-weight shirts and available from Youth Small through Adult XL. 

From our first shirt run we still have an Adult Small in off-white  – let us know if you want this instead of black.

Sizes (including actual measurements from top of back collar to hem and across under arms):
Youth-S: 18″L x 15″W
Youth-M: 21″L x 16″W
Youth-L: 23″L x 17″W (a popular woman’s size)
Small: 27″L x 17.5″W
Medium: 28″L x 19″W  (Out of Stock)
Large: 29″L x 21″W  (Out of Stock)
X Large: 30″L x 23.5″W    (Out of Stock)

You asked and we got ‘em. Finally.  Thanks to the tip from Brad at Urban Velo, we finally got off our duffs and had ‘em made. Stick  ‘em everywhere! 3 fer $2.00

The same great cell phone holster that’s included on our messenger bags and backpacks. Get an extra. Heck, get two!

Velcro back attachment holds securely on nearly any 1″ to 2″ webbing strap. Fits all flip phones standard phones.

** New version for 2010 with longer flap now also fits most smart phones including iPhone. **

Would you like to have an extra quick-release handlebar mount for setting up your trusty fleet?  Here it is a trusty bracket designed to work with our #01066 and #01067 Banjo Brothers bags and the #05008 Minnehaha Handlebar Bag.  Includes all hardware and instructions.

Yes, it fits either 25.4/26.0mm handlebars or larger 31.8mm handlebars.

Functional, useful and dare we say, stylish, you can get yourself an extra-set of dropout hooks for a small pittance.  Helpful for setting up multiple bikes for use with any of our panniers.

They mount right under the bolt that attaches your rack to the bicycle’s dropout and provide a nice accessible spot for our lower pannier straps.

I meant to post this a while ago, but I finally got in contact with the creator and told him I owe him a beer.