tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post7444980399515731165..comments2023-10-24T09:50:34.498-05:00Comments on Bike Jerks: YNOT Prototype BackpackJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15179837901034259612noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-3417610482077197312010-07-11T09:27:58.700-05:002010-07-11T09:27:58.700-05:00Ok. I know you guys think i'm just being a pri...Ok. I know you guys think i'm just being a prick here but i'm just giving my opinion, exactly the same as you guys are. Looking at the new production version, what i see now is for all intents and purposes a regular backpack which uses two big flaps of fabric to do pretty much the same job as regular compression straps? sure the flaps have additional pockets on them, but you're limited as to what can be put in these, as certain objects/loads will impede the flaps ability to wrap around the main compartment if that also had a load in it.<br />The size of the side 'wings' is not much deeper than the depth of the centre 'bucket'...so if the centre bucket is at maximum capacity i assume they're not big enough to wrap right around the front and hold additional packages...at least not completely covered?<br />I'm not trying to slate what you're doing here Tom, i'm just trying to figure out what the benefits are seen as being between this and a more traditional backpack with compression straps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-53487996210976535122010-07-02T09:18:21.168-05:002010-07-02T09:18:21.168-05:00Here's a few quick pics of a "production&...Here's a few quick pics of a "production" Cobra!<br /><br />http://ynotcycle.blogspot.com/2010/07/toshis-cobra.htmlTom Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891118122084220532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-76806164462869634292010-06-30T09:55:21.774-05:002010-06-30T09:55:21.774-05:00im such a sucker for huge backpacks. and modular c...im such a sucker for huge backpacks. and modular cargo space. any idea on msrp or release on this badboy? this trumps the hell out of the mission workshop bag. <br /><br />as for anonymous, uh, i don't know about you but i always end up unloading and reloading things when a big ticket/awkwardly shaped/pointy item goes in, you gotta pack that shit right or it's just annoying as hell to ride with. <br /><br />i wanna know the stupidest thing this bag has carried.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003563316285079427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-22111114956682952572010-06-28T16:50:27.576-05:002010-06-28T16:50:27.576-05:00Hey there,wait just one minute...
I don't wan...Hey there,wait just one minute...<br /><br />I don't want ANYTHING normal up my alley.<br /><br />Cool bag,cool idea.Peacegregoryyyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918354901723031468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-80606951405019643142010-06-27T15:36:21.899-05:002010-06-27T15:36:21.899-05:00Thanks for the post and love!
I have completely r...Thanks for the post and love!<br /><br />I have completely redone this bag and the shapes and dimensions have all been tweaked a bit. The main difference is that the center 'bucket' is a lot deeper in most dimensions and several redundant layers have been removed.<br /><br />And to "Anonymous" I assure you that you're making it sound way more complicated of a process than it has ever been. I keep it at the same 'setting' most the time and only when I've had to carry big boxes or a bike or something do I open it up and change the size and stuff.<br /><br />Anyways, wait till you see the final version, it's a lot different! Also, we'll be making a boring old "normal" backpack next, which I fully understand is a lot more up a lot of peoples alleys. <br /><br />YNOT! Bike Jerks!Tom Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891118122084220532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-90365249053214782392010-06-27T13:07:34.822-05:002010-06-27T13:07:34.822-05:00The flaps are held together by buckles as well, no...The flaps are held together by buckles as well, not just velcro. I don't think this design is going to meet everyone's needs, but Tom sure did seem to be enjoying his backpack.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179837901034259612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-81984835237783754802010-06-27T12:46:40.336-05:002010-06-27T12:46:40.336-05:00Err...yeah.
So EVERY single time you want to carry...Err...yeah.<br />So EVERY single time you want to carry different sized loads you have to completely unfold the whole bag, then lay all your stuff on the opened out fabric to make sure you've made it big enough, then refold it all over on top of the load again...potentially outside a store, in the rain.<br />It also means when the bag has the biggest, heaviest loads in it, it also has the least amount of velcro holding it together.<br />When the bag is set like in the picture you've also got lots of folds and edges inside for all your gear to catch against and get caught in.<br />I'm all for being trying new things, but there is a reason why compression straps were invented!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576046820095155909.post-75897298814079795182010-06-26T23:14:46.847-05:002010-06-26T23:14:46.847-05:00That thing was so sick!That thing was so sick!Trackohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826866557409239539noreply@blogger.com