Ergon love
As most of you know the Team MtnBikeRiders has been representin’ strong in our first few races. The team has been training hard these past few months and we’ve been having a great time out there! RL has done a great job with setting us up with some of the best companies out there for sponsorships and we are so proud to have their names on our jerseys! ๐
This past weekend Jeffrey over at Ergon set me up with the girlie Ergon backpacks since the boy pack packs were a little big for Kim and I. I am a huge fan of Ergon grips and I wouldn’t ride without them….so I was excited to try out their backpacks.
I instantly fell in love when I opened the box! As much as I love the trademark green for Ergon, I have to say that the all black backpack is super sleek looking! Perfect fit for my curvy frame and I just love all the bells and whistles on this pack.
Here is the description for the boys BD1 pack:
A cycling backpack featuring a revolutionary carrying system. The central Flinkยฎ Link ball joint allows for huge freedom of movement for the upper body. Pressure is evenly distributed on both shoulders, protecting the back. This makes for a completely new and comfortable carrying sensation. Gender specific carrying systems each in two sizes. The BD1 is the perfect lightweight compact daypack. The BD1 features a large top opening design and includes one small external gear pocket, hydration bladder sleeve, helmet holder and integrated rain cover.
As a woman, I love small details – it really shows how much a company values their product when they put the extra time and money into small details. My favorite details in this pack – great padding on the straps, the built in whistle on the front buckle, the built in rain cover on the underside of the pack, the fact that it sits up right when placed on the floor, the design of the bag keeps it off your back…(no more sweaty back) and I love the flexible link system. If you ever get the opportunity you must try on this pack. I was amazed when I picked up the pack filled with items – it feels heavy in my hands, BUT the instant you put it on your back..AMAZING…it feels weightless! NO KIDDING.
I often hesitate when filling my backpack because of how heavy it feels on my back but that really isn’t an issue anymore with this pack. I can’t wait to put it to full use on an epic ride, filling it with all kinds of goodies! ๐
I’ve loved these bags since I saw them on the website. Too bad I (1) can’t afford one and (2) my wife says I have enough bags.
Oh well I still love them.
Agreed on the “affordability” department but they are sweet looking and the way they sit on your back… bliss. Something else I have to save up for now.
Seein’ as how Priscilla missed the chance to pimp our review of the BD-1, please allow ME to do it:
http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/02/10/ergon-bd-1-backpack-review/
Whoops! My bad! Thanks GR!!! ๐
I want to thank the sponor of these grips..They are AWESOME!! The back pack is also GREAT! Thought it would be heavey but what a nice surprise. Even on the all day ride it is great! I loved them and am telling my friends to get them! Thanks again for your sponsorship of our team and RL for putting everything together! You ROCK!!