The kit for riding hard in the city, every day, in any weather. A singlespeed or fixed-gear, a roll-top messenger bag, a serious U-lock, all-weather fenders, and a breathable waterproof shell. Fixed is the discipline; the bag is the office.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
4Carry & Wear
2 items
Bike
2 items
Plan Totals$1,180
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Singlespeed/fixed-gear?
For the city, yes — one gear, no derailleur to maintain or break, and a fixie teaches you to ride (constant pedal, brake with the drivetrain). Lower maintenance, higher skill; the messenger's choice.
Messenger bag over panniers?
For on-and-off-the-bike-all-day, yes — a roll-top messenger bag swings around to the front for access and stays on when you dismount. Panniers are better for pure commuting; the messenger bag is for the working rider.
Serious U-lock?
Yes — city bikes are stolen constantly; a mini U-lock (hard to lever) through the frame defeats opportunists. Cables are cut in seconds; the U-lock is the only lock that slows a pro, and you carry the bike inside at night.
All-weather gear?
Yes — messengers ride in rain, snow, and dark; full fenders, a breathable waterproof shell, and good lights are the daily uniform. Skip the weather; ride through it, with the gear that lets you.
User Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Bike messenger kit and my road bike share the serious-U-lock gospel — a fixie teaches you to ride and a messenger bag swings to the front. All-weather gear skips the weather, agreed.