This is the Chrome Citizen Messenger Bag. It is considered by many people to be one of the best messenger bags available on the market, if not the best one. This messenger bag is constantly debated about amongst couriers and professionals and typically Chrome comes out on top. Today we’ll dive in a little deeper to see what makes the Chrome Citizen the top messenger bag is so many peoples’ eyes. The Chrome Mini Metro is what you get if you take the original Chrome messenger bags and shrink them down. I did find a couple small thread ends that hadn’t been trimmed and I would have liked to have seen double stitching along the lip of the flap and around the mouth of the main compartment. Comfort & Carry

Two electric bikes were launched in the form of the Orbea Wild eMTB and BMC Roadmachine 01 AMP X, the Swiss brand’s first electric all-road bike – and maybe the first bike to be marketed as an ‘electric all-road bike’, full stop. The main compartment flap is also relatively stiff and proportionally giant, so it opens over your face when you swing it around to the front to access the contents. This was more of a concern for smaller users, roughly under 5'8". The front flap is held in place with Velcro and a couple of clips. The Velcro is strong enough to hold the bag closed on its own. It is quite loud when opening which is something to bear in mind if you arrive late to a quiet lecture. Features: Nowadays, laptops and tablets are basically extensions of our limbs. Modern messenger bags understand this and usually offer separate, padded laptop compartments.

Compact but uber-tough messenger bag

It is clear to me why so many professional messengers use this bag. It carries a heavy load very, very comfortably– no pinching or rubbing or slipping which were a problem with my Timbuk2 Commute. The zippered, padded laptop sleeve, enhanced organization, and a briefcase carry handle make this bag a step up from the Chrome Mini Metro for your office needs. It is in some ways the high capacity, larger cousin of the Mini Metro. The Buran II is a great and stylish messenger bag if you need a very rugged, high volume bag, but these needs must outweigh the need for light weight; otherwise, it will feel cumbersome and heavy and you'll struggle to justify its purpose in your quiver of bags. Value The Chrome Citizen is now made in Vietnam rather than the USA. While I didn’t have the older USA-made version to compare it with in the Chrome Citizen review, I see very little to complain about in terms of quality with the Vietnam version.

Cordura fabric is often used in military applications and is widely regarded as one of the most durable fabrics available in the luggage industry. Surrounded by tons of fast moving steel, cyclists are extremely vulnerable out on the roads and more so when riding in busy city environments.When it comes to functionality, Chrome does a decent job with their Citizen Messenger bag. It’s not anything that is mind blowing or completely different than what the competition is doing. And they make sure to include important features, there’s just one small thing I wish they would improve on, but first we’ll take a look at what Chrome did right. The Chrome Citizen is designed as a platform for a wide variety of professionals. The idea is to build onto it and customize to your needs. If you’re unsure about what lights you should or shouldn’t be using at night, we published our guide to UK bike light laws.

When the stabilizer strap is in place there is absolutely no way the bag will slip to the side or sway (a problem with my Timbuk2) Functionality

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Each to his own. I have Timbuk2 22 litre messenger bag and a few others…..but rarely use these. Instead I utilize my very old Mountain Equipment Coop MBag, now over 20 plus years old. MEC is sort of like REI, but was a true coop, but now bought out. Anyway…. If you like the looks of the Tom Bihn Daylight Briefcase, it's small and simple. It is also very modular, so you can add extra padding or organizational features, or you can keep it super light and simple. Best Applications The Mini also still has the handy key clip inside the main compartment, which always lends peace of mind… Electronics If you want a tablet sleeve you will have to buy it separate as one does not come with this messenger bag. Denier) is the textile industry standard measurement for the weight/density of the fabric. For some perspective, most decent quality bags are made of 600D nylon. Waterproof Liner