A new venture in the works.

I'm teaming up with some good friends and my number one gal to start a new line of bags. Once we get our new blog, etsy, website, etc. live i'll post the links here. Thanks for all the support!

Busy, but lazy....

Ok, so I have been making bags since my last update. Which was way too long ago. Including: a roll top messenger bag, two canvas messenger bags, a smattering of hip bags, and a sweet custom messenger bag for someone who actually delivers stuff on his bike. I have a few pictures here and there, but i have been lazy overall. My bad. It's been a crazy couple of months. More updates to come. Thanks for staying tuned, for those that do.

Custom Houndstooth Wool Hip Pouch

This bag was commissioned by jeromy86 on flfixed.com. Medium sized hip pouch with an internal pocket perfect for a multi-tool and a little extra something. The outer is a nice wool houndstooth material I picked up at a thrift shop. Of course, it's lined with recycled waterproof material. Sweet!

JRB Bags at The Exchange in Gainesville!

Just dropped off lots of sweet gear at The Exchange (http://theexchangespace.wordpress.com/) on University Ave. Roberto took a liking to my messenger bags, hip pouches, and clutches so he will have examples of all of them for sale! Go check out The Exchange, because that's what cool people do.

Go Green! Alley Cat Prize Bags!!

Here are the two bags I just put together for the Go Green! Alley Cat this Saturday (March 20th). The green accents are made from reusable Publix bags. Both bags feature my new Flap Pocket. The smaller bag is a first for me in that size and works well for small jobs, day-to-day errands, and total sweetness. Both bags are fully featured with all my usual goodies. The cost of these special edition custom bags? $5 and two hours of hard pedaling in the Go Green! Alley Cat! See you there!

Red and Black Messenger w/ Flap Pocket

Just finished this really nice red and black messenger bag. It's in my new standard size (big, but not too big) and takes advantage of a new feature I'm offering: The Flap Pocket! The black diagonal across the flap has a velcro closure and opens up to store stuff you need to get to FAST! All the regular goodies are there including billowed, velcro flapped, front pockets, double d-ring pulls on the chest strap for fast on-the-fly adjustment, and a fully removable stabilizer strap system.

Roll Top Back Pack - Custom

Just delivered this killer roll-top to Duncan at Chain Reaction here in Gainesville. Full waterproof construction, seams finished with recycled bike tubes for an extra bit of waterproofing. Velcro seal at the main opening. Padded shoulder straps, with carrying handle. Removable chest and waist straps as well. Two big flap-topped front pockets in the new design seen on the Black Messenger bag below. Pocket in between the two front pockets for a 15mm or a couple of pens. Straight forward design. Surprisingly large capacity.

Duncan's taking this bag to Bolivia in a couple of weeks and promises pictures of the bag (and him) there. Can't wait to see them!

There's a red and black version for sale at Recycled Bikes here in Gainesville!

Large Black Messenger Bag - 8thAveBk&CH

This is my sweetest bag to date. I switched up some things for this one that will become staples in future bags. Double D-Ring down pull strap lets you easily loosen and tighten the shoulder strap on the fly. Folding pockets hold more and get flatter when not in use. Pockets are now flapped with a built in universal u-lock holder on the internal flap. Strap is mounted around the front of the bag at an angle for a better fit and built in top compression, keeping your stuff in, where it belongs. Pen and accessory pockets on the front pockets. Strap is compatible with my accessories like the cell phone holster, u-lock holster, and strap stash pocket. Available in Small, medium, large and ridiculously large sizes as well as custom sizing to your spec. This one is at 8th Ave. Bike and Coffee House. To check out the small version head to Recycled Bikes.

Black Sparkle Messenger Bag @ 8thAveBk&CH

This killer messenger bag is a medium/large size and is made of black and silver sparkle vinyl. The pockets and bottom are in 500d red Cordura for durability. Waterproof lined. Shoulder pad and all the usual goodies. Available at 8the Ave Bike and Coffee House along with three other bags (Large Black Messenger, Green Picnic, and Nativity!)

Red Cordura Messenger Bag

This is by far my best bag yet. 500d Cordura outer, blue polyvinyl waterproof liner. Waterproof lined front pockets. Pockets for pens, etc. Removable stabilizer strap. Matching red Cordura strap pad. Full coverage front flap with light mount. Big capacity. Quadruple reinforced main seams.

Dimensions: 16" x 16" x 8"
Volume: 2048ci

Update: I rode this bag on a couple of delivery shifts. I'm keeping it... get your own.