Originally Posted by
wolfchild
One thing to avoid is messenger bags, because they are uncomfortable while carrying any amount of weight.
Predictably, actual real-world experience disproves this assertion.
Originally Posted by
wolfchild
In the cycling community messenger bags are just a fashion statement, with absolutely no practical advantages over a good backpack.
Again, history and experience proves otherwise. Advantages include being able to add/remove items from the bag without taking it off, as well as the ability to one-handedly tighten or loosen the shoulder strap while riding.
This pseudo-iconoclast schtick of yours is the real fashion statement.