Carradice Bags

When we first started riding and selling Brompton bikes, we ordered them with rear racks because that's how we were used to setting up our commuting bikes. It took us about a day to realize that Brompton's front bag system was far superior. The Front Carrier Block mounts to the frame (not handlebars) of the bike and so the bag attached to the block is not spinning with the front wheel, but is solidly mounted to the frame.
Another thing we quickly learned was that Bromptons were enormously utilitarian. Their size had us thinking differently, but after living with a Brompton it was clear that they are awesome mini cargo trucks. This is in a large part due to the awesome front bags.

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2020 Bags

Borough Basket Bag L
Metro Messenger Bag L
Borough Roll Top Bag L

Carradice Bags

Carradice City Folder
Carradice Stockport Folder
UPSO Ferrybridge Folder

Classic Brompton Bags

Brompton O-Bag
Brompton S-Bag
Brompton T-Bag
Brompton Shoulder Bag
Brompton Roll-top Bag
Brompton Tote Bag
Brompton Mini-O Bag

We love bags at Perennial Cycle, which is why we are really excited about the upcoming season. 2020 adds three new bags; The Metro Bag L, The Borough Bag L, and the Borough Basket Bag L. One of the first things we noticed is that the 2020 bags are not a drastic re-imagining of their existing lineup. Instead, Brompton has chosen to focus on subtle quality of life improvements and on modernizing the styling.

Borough Basket Bag L

The Borough Basket Bag L, is the 2020 version of the original Brompton Basket Bag. The original version of this bag has been our favorite utility bag for the Brompton Folding Bike for many years. While it is intended to be a market bag, we find that the uses for it go far beyond groceries. This is the perfect bag for your loose items, odd balls, and literal round objects; toss in your water bottle, your lunch, a lock, your sweater, your phone and pretty much anything else you want to access easily while on the go. Got another bag you love? Awesome! Throw it inside this one!

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The Metro Messenger Bag L

The Metro Messenger Bag L, is designed around the needs of an urban commuter. The new functional features include a redesigned front flap, improved flap coverage, and buckles on the outside for easier access. Also, the interior sections now include a laptop and water bottle sleeve allowing more flexibility in the ways this bag can be used.

The Metro is similar to the classic Brompton C-Bag, in terms of size and function. While the C-bag was not compatible with the S-Type Brompton, these new 2020 bags are compatible with ALL Brompton handlebar types. Awesome!

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The Borough Roll Top Bag L

The Borough Roll Top Bag L is the largest of the 2020 bags. This is the perfect bag for those looking to maximize the carrying capacity of their Brompton. Not only is it roomy, it also comes with an assortment of pockets and storage compartments, making organization and space optimization a real breeze. This would be the bag to bring if you are going on a tour, or if you need more room than the Metro offers for your daily routine.

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Carradice has been making beautiful cycling bags in England for over 80 years. The materials and construction of these bags is all about being durable and weatherproof. The waxed cotton duck fabric is long wearing as well as having a lovely, distinctive look. Since the Brompton and Carradice bags are both made in England, you may notice that the aesthetics and design match well with the Brompton Folding Bicycle; we feel that they are the ideal British pairing.

Carradice City Folder Bag

Perennial Cycle has been importing Carradice from England for nearly 20 years and we were the first shop in North America to import the Brompton specific Carradice City Folder. It is hard work to get all of our grey-ducks in a row to get these into the shop, but we feel that effort is worth it for our customers. If you are looking for a large capacity bag that will look good in the office and is still capable of handling a weekend trip, the Carradice City Folder is for you.

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Carradice Stockport Bag

The Carradice Stockport provides a stylish city commuter bag for the Brompton Folding Bicycle. It isn't as large as the City Folder, but still has all the essentials you'll need to enable your day, such as a laptop sleeve and shoulder strap. The Stockport uses the same Long-wearing Cotton Duck material as their other classic bags, making this bike bag a timeless accessory for your Brompton.

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UPSO is a fun company to work with. We like their message of seeking out ways to maximize the use of resources as well as minimize trash. UPSO meets this goal by up-cycling material, and then using those resources to create an individual product that matches both the aesthetics and the values of their users. The fabrics used to make these bags come from discarded lorry tarps (Truck Covers).

UPSO Ferrybridge Folder

UPSO Ferrybridge Folder bags each have a unique design and are hand-cut and sewn at their factory in the UK, making each bag a true original. These robust waterproof bags are great for carrying your files, laptops and cycling gear. Bag Frames are included, and work well with the Brompton Carrier Block (sold separately).

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These Classic Brompton Bags are the most popular bags for the Brompton Folding Bike. Perennial Cycle has one of the most diverse collections of Brompton Bags on the planet. From going on Tour, to shuttling around town, we have a bag for that!

Brompton O Bag

The Brompton O bag is the colorful luggage option for your Brompton. These special bags were designed specifically for Brompton Folding Bicycle, and are made so that they can handle any weather conditions. Ortlieb has been one of our favorite manufacturers for years, and in the cycling community, Ortlieb bags are seen as the gold standard for quality and function.

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Brompton S Bag

Brompton's S-Bag is designed for use with all handlebar types. It is a large capacity messenger bag ideal for everything from the daily commute to weekend escapes. The removable front flap is great for when you want to change up the look of the bag, or to run it as a basket bag instead.

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Brompton C Bag

Brompton's C Bag has been one of their top-selling bags for a number of years now. It has better flap coverage than the S-Bag, as well as more overall storage volume. The C Bag is constructed from military grade 1000D Cordura fabric and has a padded, quick-release shoulder strap that tucks away in a dedicated side pocket while you’re riding. There’s even an integrated high-visibility rain cover for unexpected showers.

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Brompton T Bag

Brompton's T-Bag is the largest of Brompton's bags. This is the bag to bring with you if you are looking to go out on a longer tour, or need to really maximize the storage on your Brompton. It comes with a rain cover for those unexpected rain showers, along with a shoulder strap so that it can be used off the bike just as easily.

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Brompton Shoulder Bag

The Shoulder Bag by Brompton, designed as a modern update to the classic satchel, is a practical and stylish option for a day out in the city. The zip top closure keeps your valuables secure as you ride, and the flap opening is fixed in place with a simple leather strap and stud.

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Brompton Roll Top Bag

Versatile and compact, The Roll Top Bag is a stylish about-town bag for everyday use. The clever roll top closure allows you to adjust the capacity of the bag depending on your needs.

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Brompton Tote Bag

A simple everyday essential, The Tote Bag in Black is perfect for getting around the city - both on and off your bike. The bag is compact enough to grab and go, but still has plenty of space for anything from a packed lunch for the office to all your usual basics for a day out in the city. The internal pocket keeps your valuables safe and easy to access, and the grab handles make it easy to go between riding and walking.

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Brompton Mini-O Bag

The Brompton Mini-O is a streamlined water-resistant bag designed especially for Brompton by Ortlieb. The Mini O Bag is a small size bag in a sleek shape that will keep your essentials dry. A great option for low-fuss commutes or short-day trips. Think of it as the 'glove box' for your Brompton.

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zimbale: | zimbälē | • beautifully designed, hand crafted bicycle bags

Zimbale is back after a 2 year hiatus. Perennial Cycle is happy to have Zimbale back on the shelves and on our bikes! Zimbale is a small, hard-working group from Seoul, Korea that specialize in leather and cotton canvas bike bags. Before they stopped production Perennial Cycle had been selling their product for 3 seasons. Zimbale bags were always a clean blend of function and practicality with a classic look and style. It was obvious to us that the designers of the bags were passionate about cycling.

Below is an interview with Lee, the founder of Zimbale:

1.) Who owns Zimbale Bags?
Mr. K.J.Lee, founder of Bookun ENI Corporation. I have over 10 years experience in the sewing industry

2.) Which bag in the current line is most like the very first Zimbale bag designed?
This would be my favorite bag in the line, our 7 liter canvas saddlebag

3.) What other types of products are manufactured in the factory that Zimbale bags are made?
A wide variety of backpacks, handbags, rucksacks, camping products and so on.

4.) Can you tell us what is currently being developed that might get added to the Zimbale product line?
Our backroom R & D projects currently include an awesome pair of small panniers that I am very excited about. Also there is quite a bit of energy going into broadening our handlebar bag lineup.

5.) What is your favorite type of riding?
Touring, on a Surly Bicycle... Surly Bikes are THE house favorite here at Zimbale. Many of us ride them.

6.) Where do the materials used in Zimbale bags come from?
Nearly all of our materials originate in Korea.

7.) Is the canvas used in Zimbale bags truly waterproof ?
YES! We apply a double coating system to all of our canvas. The outer canvas is wax coated and inner canvas is PU coated. We believe this is the best way to assure a waterproof bag with a nice feel to it. Also of note is that we test the canvas and the bags under the harshest conditions so that we can be 100% confident in its performance.

8.) What are you most excited about now that you are coming back to the bike bag market after the 2 year break?
Here in Korea as well as abroad we have seen a big growth in both cycle commuting and bike-camping these past 2 years. Zimbale designs have always focused on developing our bags for these types of riders. Our Zimbale Version 2.0 has a number of improvements that make our bags sure to satisfy even the very high mileage riders that are using their bikes for the most challenging riding. The gravel races that take place in your part of the US are a good example of what our bags will handle without fail.

9.) Is there anything else that you would like to say?
When we introduced the first generation of Zimbale Bags our motto was "Beyond Your Expectation".  As a newcomer to the bicycle bag market, everyone at Zimbale believed that if we worked to go "Beyond Your Expectation" we could be successful.  Now our motto is "More than Well-Made." We are very proud of the quality and design of our bags and this is reflected in our entire product line.

Check out this lovely album of pics that we created on Flickr:

While Zimbale's classic designs using leather and cotton canvas have a similar aesthetic to our ever-beloved Carradice bike bags from England, each brand has it's own unique identity and offering choices in bike bags is important at Perennial Cycle. We know that some people will be drawn to each company's products. Some because of the variation in each brand's look and others for each brand's specific designs. For example, a camera buff may prefer the boxier shape of the Zimbale bags while a weekend tourer might prefer organizing his or her goodies in the more tubular Carradice bag.