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Hey, the toe strap idea sounds good. I've got ...

2012-05-26T17:08:40.143-04:00

Hey, the toe strap idea sounds good. I've got some old ones laying around. Will give that a try. Thanks!

It's something that so many of the Motobecanes...

2012-05-26T15:07:44.415-04:00

It's something that so many of the Motobecanes had such unique paint jobs....they are identifiable by that though different models of course as we know, Mirage and Jubilee might have been painted in the same style. I once read someone say that Motobecane once did a model of the old steel models that was one color on one side and one color of the other. Unless I hear someone else say they have witnessed that, I would find that hard to believe. Once on Craig's list, someone was selling a lavender-tinged silver Nomade, that in itself was unique.

I think Motobecane may have had its factory in St. Etienne which was such a hub at one time of bike making.

Tom, E-mail us and we'll send you a strap. Or ...

2012-05-25T13:44:47.161-04:00

Tom, E-mail us and we'll send you a strap. Or use an old toe clip strap (I use a TC strap because it's faster to thread).

I must be doing something wrong, here's what h...

2012-05-24T14:47:08.970-04:00

I must be doing something wrong, here's what happens when I try:

http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2818669830101641497tNJXDD

http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2130713690101641497dxTzKx

It's a nice bag, BTW!

-tom

I mounted my leather u-lock holder down low, at th...

2012-05-24T12:43:40.437-04:00

I mounted my leather u-lock holder down low, at the bottom of my wife's vo front porteur rack. it does not impede on using panniers, like the rear. I used two guide wires, threaded through two brass grommets in the rear to suspend it.
There is a bottom strip of leather that prevents swaying of the lock in the holder. You can also use a cable to wrap around the bottom. It does not shake or rattle. That being said, I think you can make an aftermarket product, if you make it easy to install. Maybe using strong brass snaps in the back. You could even make it adjustable, to fit different size locks, using a more secure brass buckle closure in the rear. It wouldn't be hard to make. -Ely

Did you fix your warehouse problem?? I want a VO ...

2012-05-24T11:55:18.276-04:00

Did you fix your warehouse problem?? I want a VO mixte!

I want another production run, too!!! PLEASE!?

2012-05-24T11:52:58.426-04:00

I want another production run, too!!! PLEASE!?

Anonymous, So you wear the same pants every day? T...

2012-05-24T11:40:19.795-04:00

Anonymous, So you wear the same pants every day? Thanks, but I'll take the holster.

Here is my U-lock holster (the one labeled "utility strap"). Works like a charm.

no, don't make it - it just doesn't look l...

2012-05-24T11:21:44.698-04:00

no, don't make it - it just doesn't look like something that one would pay money for.

on the other hand, there are lost of artisanal leather accessory companies in the US with whom you could possibly partner on making something that looks like some thought went into the design and production of it. billkirk, noah lambert, corter leather, jepsen, leather works mn, etc.

Thank you for the VO criossant bag trick! I had b...

2012-05-24T11:09:07.344-04:00

Thank you for the VO criossant bag trick! I had been using one the "wrong" way all this time and was always a little annoyed at how it swayed. Finally the solution!

Hi i live in Australia and have received two order...

2012-05-24T08:40:12.171-04:00

Hi i live in Australia and have received two orders from you guys in roughly 7 days. That is record time to me- and i chose the cheap as chips option each time. I only wish now i had have ordered more in each order- as i keep finding things you stock that i like so much- cheers. Ame

Tom, the standard strap that comes with the bag is...

2012-05-24T06:56:44.084-04:00

Tom, the standard strap that comes with the bag is long enough and will definitely work as shown. Just tighten it up so the bag sits right below the rails, almost touching.

I made one of these last year: http://ruthworkssf....

2012-05-24T00:43:35.906-04:00

I made one of these last year: http://ruthworkssf.blogspot.com/2011/08/mud-flaps-and-u-lock-holder.html

Hmmm--I have the Croissant bag, and the 8" le...

2012-05-23T22:35:25.431-04:00

Hmmm--I have the Croissant bag, and the 8" leather strap isn't anywhere near long enough to loop in this manner. Guess I need to purchase a long strap.

I manage to carry two u-locks (I'm paranoid!) ...

2012-05-23T21:26:48.107-04:00

I manage to carry two u-locks (I'm paranoid!) on the rear constructeur rack on my Polyvalent 1.0 by threading the open end of each "U" up through the rack, one lock on each side. The locking part goes on, and rests on the center part of the rack. There isn't that much clanking, given that the locks are plastic coated.

I was hoping the camper racks would make their deb...

2012-05-23T20:18:33.087-04:00

I was hoping the camper racks would make their debut in time for my pacific coast tour this summer. I've been using your front bag for over a year now, a little more stiffness would be nice, also the plastic on top could be thicker, mine began to get wavy. Also slots on the bottom so that you could strap the bottom down with a front/back facing strap if the other direction doesn't work for you.

Well, heck, I am one of those people who ran the s...

2012-05-23T19:05:29.197-04:00

Well, heck, I am one of those people who ran the straps the wrong way on the Croissant Bag. Thanks for the correction!

Thanks for the insight on how to hang the Croissan...

2012-05-23T18:46:36.521-04:00

Thanks for the insight on how to hang the Croissant bag, I bought one months ago but haven't used it because it seemed too floppy. What other tidbits aren't you telling us :-)

Regards the U-lock holder; I wouldn't use one, my lock rides in my Campagne bag quite nicely.

I use a VO baguette bag attached to the bag loops ...

2012-05-23T17:34:38.191-04:00

I use a VO baguette bag attached to the bag loops on my saddle. There is just enough space within the straps connecting to the bag loops to slip my u-lock and lock it on. The lock hangs sideways, and the bag straps hold the lock tight enough that it does move. Only problem is that it takes away from the beauty of the bag and saddle, killing the aesthetic.

I can see the clanking becoming a problem, though ...

2012-05-23T17:22:53.393-04:00

I can see the clanking becoming a problem, though I suppose a person could put some twine on the U-lock or rack at the points where they make contact.

I have carried a u-lock on a rear rack like that a...

2012-05-23T17:02:56.951-04:00

I have carried a u-lock on a rear rack like that and it jumped right out when I ran over a speed bump at decent speed. There should be some kind of retention strap, perhaps a simple leather strip that folds over the top and snaps/buttons down.

Jeez, now you tell us! (bags straps)

2012-05-23T16:30:09.367-04:00

Jeez, now you tell us! (bags straps)

the problem with the leather u-lock holder is that...

2012-05-23T15:36:42.360-04:00

the problem with the leather u-lock holder is that today is 5/23, not 4/1. things like this are more acceptable on that day of the year.

The problem with the U lock belt thing is that it ...

2012-05-23T15:21:12.290-04:00

The problem with the U lock belt thing is that it can still sway and clank of the frame/rack at the bottom. Though I would like a U lock holster that fits racks.