For the urban-dwelling man, bike commuting isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. It allows us to dodge both rage-inducing gridlock and public transit—and our quads have thanked us for the workout, too. But unless you want to get decked out in a lycra bodysuit, conventional wisdom dictates that it’s hard to look good on your ten-speed. Right? Wrong. We’ve assembled six commuter-friendly items that’ll keep you looking—and smelling—fresh.
The Brooks Barbican messenger bag
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As heritage brands go, there are few cycling labels as revered as Brooks, who’ve been churning out fine, cycling-related leather goods since 1866. Though they’re best known for their copper-riveted old-world saddles, Brooks also offers less heralded—but no less drool-worthy—accessories, including pannier bags, knapsacks and tool bags. The best of the bunch, though, might be the Barbican shoulder bag, a work-appropriate shoulder bag that’ll be the envy of the boardroom and bike couriers alike. Bonus: These bags hit their stride once they’ve received a few months of hard-used patina. Just like Brooks’s much-adored saddles.
