Nothing completes (or destroys) an outfit quite like a handbag, and it’s a surprise any of them hold up to the challenge. They’re tasked with carrying so much: wallet, sunglasses, mobile phones, keys, lipstick, hairbrush, and to do it in style. Throw in the added challenge of attaching to a bike and the pickings are slim indeed.
So when a new bike-friendly bag comes along, it’s worth a closer look. And I was lucky enough to catch Melissa with her new Bike Pretty Satchel at the Pedal Power exhibit at the Los Altos History Museum.
Drawing from her experience working in the handbag industry in Italy as well as her experience as a fashion-forward cyclist, Melissa designed the Bike Pretty Satchel herself. In the case of this particular one, sewed it herself. The result is a fine leather bag with finishing touches like high quality clasps and reflective materials.
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- Perfectly sized to hold all you need, but small enough to fit drop handlebars.
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- A roomy main pocket with a divider plus a clip to keep your keys handy.
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- One clasp cinches the bag a bit while the main clasp secures the flap down.
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- Tuck the shoulder strap in, hook the short strap around the stem…
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- …flip it over the bar and the satchel is securely in place.
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- The finishing touch: the silver stripe is reflective for late nights around the city.
If you’re not up for the challenge of designing your own bag, the good news is that the Bike Pretty Satchel is now available for purchase on the Bike Pretty store on Etsy. If you’re interested, don’t wait. The model in deep burgundy red has already sold out. And you know better than to pass up a chance for a perfect bag.
Bike Pretty (@BikePretty)
June 15, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Thank you so much for the feature, Janet! This was such an unexpected and touching surprise. It really means a lot to me.
labicichica
June 16, 2014 at 3:42 pm
Very snappy. Love the fusion of good looks with good design.
matt
June 17, 2014 at 6:37 pm
And now I’d like to know more about the boots.
ladyfleur
June 17, 2014 at 9:33 pm
Just for you, Matt. Here’s a closeup of the boots: http://ladyfleur.bike/2014/06/13/a-closer-look-pretty-pretty-bike-pretty-satchel/bike-pretty-boots/