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Whether you need to carry a little or a lot, we have the backpacks and shoulder bags for you to carry it in!
Abbotsford Cycles is primarily a bicycle repair shop. But we also specialize in bicycle accessories, which you may have noticed from our big online store!
This is because we know that the right accessories will make your cycling experience that much better. And really it’s about the practicality – your bike should be useful to you. And being able to carry your belongings on your ride is the key to becoming a super commuter!
So this is why we stock so many backpacks and shoulder bags. To give you as many options for carrying your gear on your ride as possible.
If you don’t want to look like a nerdy cyclist, we have you covered! A shoulder bag is the ultimate sneaky bike bag. We especially like the Apidura Packable Musette for this reason. It looks like a regular tote bag or messenger style bag, but it has heaps of technical features.
Cycling Backpacks
For the easiest way to carry gear while on your bike, the trusty backpack cannot be overlooked. Check out our range of backpacks to suit your ride & carrying needs.
Why choose a cycling backpack from Abbotsford Cycles?
It might seem strange that Abbotsford Cycles has such a vast range of backpacks and shoulder bags. But we promise there is a good explanation for this!
Cycling backpacks are the commuter cyclists best friend. While they are like a fashion backpack in many respects, they have some differences.
The most important feature of a cycling backpack is of course it’s weather proofness. And all of the backpacks that we stock in our bike shop & our online store are waerproof!
This is because we stock backpacks from Ortlieb Waterproof. As the name suggests, they are makers of waterproof gear. But it isn’t just cycling gear, Ortlieb Waterproof make hiking, camping & travelling gear. Their travelling bags are some of the most unusual things we stock as a bicycle repair shop!
But the brand is very well known to us at Abbotsford Cycles. Ortlieb are well-known around the world for inventing the high frequency welding style of sealing material. They invented this to make waterproof bike bags, name the pannier bag.
But once they became experts in waterproof bike panniers, they took their knowledge to the rest of the bag game, and started on backpacks.
Ortlieb’s backpacks are waterproof & extremely durable, just like their panniers. They are designed for a life in the outdoors, in terrible weather! So you can confidently order a backpack from our online store & know it will be a high quality solution.
This is the benefit of technical gear, they simply give you more features. Don’t settle for fashion backpacks that get soggy in the rain. Or uncomfortable skinny straps & poor back padding. Ortlieb backpacks are comfortable, hard-wearing and made for sweating on a bike!
Shoulder Bags
For when you need to carry just a few things on your bike, and don’t want to fill your frame or commit to a carrier rack, there’s shoulder bags. Check out our range here.
Shoulder bags are the original sneaky cycling bag. If you won’t be committing to carrying enough gear to justify a backpack, the shoulder bag is for you.
The benefit of choosing a cycling bag is the technical features. Even if you won’t be riding a bike in the rain, it is a comfort to know your bag is waterproof. Just in case! And of course a waterproof bag is generally more secure than a standard bag. Meaning you will find your cycling bag is more secure than any fashion bag. This includes the zippered pockets that you know won’t come free. No more losing your keys!
