A (Bike) Bag Full of Tricks

Whether you’re on your daily commute or a long weekend ride, 1733’s spacious, eye-catching bike bags keep everything organized and within easy reach.

Biking has long been a hobby of mine, so when my friend Phil Schade, founder of bag brand 1733, asked me to photograph some of his latest styles in action, I jumped at the chance to ride my bike for work.

We began our ride with a quick cruise up Master Street.

After my friend Leks Kamihira loaded the bags onto his cargo bike, we headed northwest out of Philadelphia toward Manayunk. Leading our way was a cargo bag that sat in Leks’s bike basket without tipping over, no matter how much we stored in it.

Room for a picnic, literally!

Next, the frame bag keeps small valuables close by. Its low-profile design hid it from view in my other photos, so I took a close-up to show how seamlessly it fit into Leks’s bike frame.

Multiple attachment points help the frame bag fit a variety of bikes.

My personal favorite was the insulated stem bag, which can attach to the handlebars as a cupholder or convert to a bottle bag with the included strap.

Strapping a stem bag or two to the handlebars makes it easy to stay hydrated on a long ride.

Taking photos on the go requires much more improvisation and quick thinking. Adapting to different shooting conditions on the fly resulted in some unique compositions, like this action shot that Phil featured in 1733’s Instagram story.

A little motion blur for the aesthetics…

Put to good use in an instagram story

A flat tire wasn’t enough to end our ride, thanks to the supplies we were able to bring with us.

In an era when mass-produced accessories are cheaper and more disposable than ever, 1733’s bags stand out for their durability. All are sewn in house, by hand, in small batches—many by Phil himself. As the owner of a backpack and large tote from 1733, I can personally speak to their longevity and hope that my photos convey those qualities well.