At last week’s Interbike trade show in Las Vegas Chrome put the spotlight on its line of rugged commuter bags and packs for 2014. This included a peak at its knurled welded technology, which utilizes high tech radio frequency welding with a mechanical interlock between thermoplastic fabrics to create bags that will protect virtually anything inside.
These include the Front Rack Duffel 40, which is designed to attach quickly to most front utility racks and can also be carried as a duffel off the bike and the Saddle Bag Rolltop 20, a 20 liter welded-waterproof pannier that can handle adventure cycling as well as the daily adventure to work. The Saddle Bag Rolltop 20 further includes integrated laptop sleeve, five-bar haul handles and a Hypalon MOLLE system.
Chrome also is introducing its Excursion Rolltop 37 and Urban EX Rolltop 18. The 37 liter lightweight welded-waterproof pack is offers a sternum mini-buckle, integrated laptop sleeve and five-bar haul handles, while the smaller brother is an 18 liter dayback that includes iPad sleeve, five-bar haul handles and Hypalon MOLLE system.
