Cycling Information

Bicycle Courtesy: It’s a Safety Issue

If you ride a bike around town regularly, you run into all kinds of fellow riders that don't have a clue about proper conduct on the road, paved trail, sidewalk, or even unpaved trail. Being courteous to pedestrians and other riders makes your ride more pleasant and definitely much safer. Being discourteous and disrespectful of others on your ride gets you nowhere, and it makes your ride far more dangerous. What are the characteristics of courteous, safe riding? They are no different than those … Continue Reading

List of uses for utility panniers

Utility panniers, also referred to as shopping or grocery panniers, are the most versatile of all bike bags for everyday urban bike riding. Use them by themselves or in combination with reusable shopping bags,  small backpacks, shoulder bags,  messenger bags, or purses and you have a means of carrying larger loads than would ordinarily be possible with traditional panniers.  Below is a list of some of the uses for utility panniers. Please comment on this post and I will add more uses as time goes … Continue Reading

Front view of Banjo Brothers Barrel Bag

Featured Bag: Banjo Brothers Barrel Bag

The barrel bag is a handy addition to your bike's handlebars or  saddle. It has a capacity of 175 cubic inches and is 9.75 inches long with a diameter of 4.75 inches. The bag attaches to either handlebars or saddle rails with two sturdy  web straps with quick-release cinching buckles. It also has a detachable lower elastic strap that you can connect to the frame of your bike to limit swaying while mounted. The bag has a strong HDPE plastic interior hull or frame that helps it keep its shape and … Continue Reading

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Pannier Information

Utility panniers, also referred to as shopping or grocery panniers, are the most versatile of all bike bags for everyday urban bike riding. Use them by themselves or in combination with reusable shopping bags,  small backpacks, shoulder bags,  messenger bags, or purses and you have a means of carrying … Continue Reading

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Handlebar Bag Information

Front view of Banjo Brothers Barrel Bag

The barrel bag is a handy addition to your bike's handlebars or  saddle. It has a capacity of 175 cubic inches and is 9.75 inches long with a diameter of 4.75 inches. The bag attaches to either handlebars or saddle rails with two sturdy  web straps with quick-release cinching buckles. It also has a … Continue Reading

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Trunk Bag Information

Interior view of Banjo Brother Rack Top Bag (Expanding)

Banjo Brothers' deluxe expandable rack top bag is a great choice for day touring or light shopping. Like all of their rack top bags, its is fully insulated on all sides, has a main compartment that unzips and opens completely from both sides back to front, and has a streamlined shape. Beyond that, the … Continue Reading

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