Maybe the best Cyclist Backpack? Reviewing The LBB Peloton

Is the Life Behind Bars "Peloton Asphalt" able to compete with the likes of Mission Workshop?
SCORECARD:
Geek (Performance)
Space & Access 8
Organization 9
Comfort 8
Style (Design)
Look & Feel 8
Build, Materials & Hardware 8
Features 9
Stoke (Experience)
Warranty & Support 8
Brand experience 8
Value 10
X Factor 9
FINAL SCORE 8.5
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[@microbaltik]

Hey ! I bought the Peloton Asphaltf after confirming everything I needed thanks to your video. So Thanks ! ;) I've been using it for way over 2 years I think, and I've been mostly satisfied, but there are (very few) cons. Pros are clearly the amount and variety of things you can stuff in and that I will not describe again after your review, but it a very very versatile bag for tech travelers. I'm able to pack clothes and all necessities for around a week of travel + 17" laptop + notebooks + my drones and FPV gear + scraps without issues. There are loooots of pockets of various size and purpose, and the front compartment + 'hidden' padded double notebook/documents pouch is a bliss. It is indeed a bit hard if you want to grab something at the very bottom of the backpack, as it is deep and you won't see clearly, but heh, that's just a packing routine to take and I usually pack things I won't need in a hurry or on the go at the bottom (ex : clothes). Anyway that has never really been an issue for me and this back pack is great from materials used to fuctionnal design and fabrication. (Cordura

[@rickyphoton]

There is a zipper on the side of the bag to access the main rolltop compartment. It's not mentioned in the video, but that zipper acts as a "shortcut" in a way to access your rolltop compartment without having to open the roll top every time and dig to the bottom of the bag. It's a very neat design, I own this bag and I would really say this bag is a 9.5/10.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Ricky, THanks for the comment. You are right of course: There is the small zipper on the side, but I haven't used it a lot, because for me personally it was not very practical. Nevertheless it is good to have. Like I always mention in the disclaimer, I don't mention everything. I do this to keep videos short, but still informative. ;-) I agree with you that this is a great bag, and I'm glad that you enjoy this bag so much. Cheers, Ricky!

[@jeffreymac4915]

I got the bag and this review have me confidence in buying it. I bought the old version. Which has the same things as the new one except the aluminum closure bars and black inner lining. The yellow lining in the old version helps so much. The bag is DEEP. I bike to school 15 miles every day and this bag has great weight distribution. Not only that but I can carry all my items I need for the day. The organization pockets help a lot. Thanks for the review! Your vids are great. Keep them up.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Jeffrey, Awesome. IT#s good to hear that my video helped you and that you are satisfied. I already heard, that most of my issues are solved by getting the standard version. Thanks for confirming that. Cheers, Mate!

[@fixed_gear_famous]

My friend just got the latest version of the Peloton Asphalt bag. Thankfully LBBJKT did listen to user feedback and added a few features to the bag: - the inner lining is now gray, and the front padded pannel of the laptop compartment is now semi-reflective on the inside of the bag - they added a side luggage slot & handle for those travelling by plane! - the secret pouch has also been moved down a bit for passport access when used for travelling. - the drawstring is now parachord, instead of the cheap string they used in the past - and last, a few metal upgrades for some plastic hardware parts.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Paul, Thanks for the info. WHat you are describing is basically this version. This is the Asphalt version, it is an upgrade to the "normal" Peloton.

[@finnk9360]

No way! An amazing german film maker. These videos have great quality and they are intersting! And your Seiko and the stunning Steinhart Ocean Titanium are outstanding timepieces!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Finn Kahmann thank you very much, Finn. Just started with watches. I hope I can collect some more in the future.

[@bobsyeruncle5545]

Bo, I second your recommendation. This company has impressed me, not only from price point but design. I use their Echelon Messenger, fully loaded, and although it is not the same kind of bag as the Peloton, it has taken a beating, through rain (same climate as Jakarta) and biking. The bright yellow inner liner (not sure why the Peloton's liner is such a dark colour) and all other aspects of the bag have held up. And this is from the viewpoint of a lifetime Timbuk2 messenger user (not any more).

[@fixed_gear_famous]

Your video describes exactly my thoughts when I got mine! Been using it for more then a month now, and it's perfect for my cycling needs. Extremely well thought out, durable, and comfortable backpack. Also, for me, the "real leather" zipper pulls felt cheap, so I replaced them with some reflective paracord pulls I made. Also, looking at their lineup, this company has a very promising future! :)

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Paul, Thanks for your insights. Replacing the zippers is a great idea. And agree with you in regards to the company. I'm also looking forward to see what they are coming up next ;-) Cheers, mate.

[@matthiasuzelac8360]

Since you have one of these, can you tell me how well the 'waterproofing' is? I live in Belgium and it rains a lot. That's the only thing that makes me doubt purchasing this backpack. Thank You!

[@vanditajain8]

it's good to see an editor cut the crap and get to the point with only just what is needed in the review. no rambling and great content!

[@Youknowthebo]

+vanditajain8 thanks, mate. Really appreciate the feedback. ✌️😉 Cheers

[@phokingster]

Great reviews Bo, and thanks for introducing me to LBB. I'm now considering the breakaway model 27L. Agree on your verdict rating, LBB have placed a great deal of thought and care into their products, fantastic. Thanks again...

[@Youknowthebo]

+Holy Smoke Batman you're, very welcome. I'll review the Breakaway as well. Probably in the next two months. Stay tuned. Cheers, mate.

[@anthonycardenas4994]

I Iike the video but I would either lose or change the music. Btw, thank you for responding to my question, I went ahead and purchased it and am quite pleased so far. :)

[@mimimamomo10]

I agree-- it was distracting and made me feel very anxious; like I was trapped in an airplane and the newest safety video music was trying desperately to keep my attention even though I had to sit right in front of it anyways... I realise I could have turned this off but I didn't want to; it was a nice review!

[@gunzshy]

Best bag I have ever owned.... Straight up.

[@kevinhayden9030]

I own this bag as well. I second this comment. Best bag I have ever owned.

[@van3022]

I can agree it hits all of the points a person could normally want in a bag. The original version is great and even better than expected when in hand. The only thing that could have made me happier is the top handle, but that is so minor. Thanks for the great review.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Van Vu you're very welcome. Thanks for commenting.

[@Mo-AK]

Thanks for the review! I've had my eyes on LBB's Peloton for a while, I'm getting one soon! Have you looked at the classic Peloton (not the asphalt version) it uses normal clips for the straps, Velcro for the top, and bright yellow interiors, solving all the issues you're having with this bag!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Mo-AK sounds great. Then the normal version might be the right way to go. Nonetheless this is a great bag. Hope you'll like it too.

[@Snehal]

I'm in love with bags that comes with 'detachable waist strap'! Great review, loved it.. ^_^

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. I usually also remove the waiststrap.

[@Gary_W]

Excellent video as usual Bo, thanks for your review! I never heard of LBB before, but I just watched their KZbin channel and I think they have some really nice products! Good to hear that they are from Indonesia :)

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you! Yes, they have some nice products. They are in Jakarta.

[@dimaspradipta5445]

i went to LBB store in south Jakarta last year, it was very a nice store. They offered many various of bags, Now, for every series of their bags are using yellow colour fabric on the inside

[@E38vip]

woah you just turned my head! think I might get this over the access pack now because 1, I bike alot. 2, very close to the functionality of a Alice pack and 3, has a section for a laptop! I'm sold!

[@Mo-AK]

Check the regular Peloton bag (this one is the Asphalt version) The classic one has regular clips on the straps, Velcro for the top, and bright yellow lining, solving most of the issues Bo had.

[@E38vip]

+Mo-AK oh nice! thx m8

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for helping! ;-) If you guys have more questions, I'm glad to answer.

[@adriand83]

This bag is huge!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Adrian D. True. Most cyclist's bags are. Think of it as the trunk of a biker 😉 but it is actually very comfortable to wear

[@mikiroyjames3769]

Your review has become very helpful. I look at this review, I purchased this product.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Miki Roy James hey Miki. Thank you very much. I'm glad that my review helped you.

[@sesie8712]

Just found you channel some days ago - Really love the professional reviews. Keep up the great work! (I'm German too, Berlin ;))

[@Youknowthebo]

Moin! Danke sehr! Schönen Gruß aus Hamburg!

[@lancelovecraft5913]

I like how the main cargo area is zipper free. In the past 4 years I've gone through 2 backpacks. Each having a zipper malfunction because I overload them with groceries. I want a cargo bag with out zippers

[@ChinmayH]

Would have loved to see a bit more detail on this bag, there is a new version with some of the issues addressed. Can we see a review of the latest and how most commonly carried items load up.

[@Youknowthebo]

I working on getting the new version. Hopefully I can test it soon

[@ChinmayH]

@@Youknowthebo Thanks a lot for reading all the comments and responding.

[@matthiasuzelac8360]

+Bo Ismono Can you tell me how well the 'waterproofing' is? I live in Belgium and it rains a lot. It's the only thing that makes me doubt purchasing this backpack. Thank you! btw love your vids ;)

[@titussasmoko2353]

You beat me for the review, Bo. Always great video, always great insight. Keep making great stuff man :)

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Donatus. Are you going to make a review as well? How do you like the bag so far?

[@titussasmoko2353]

+Bo Ismono well, it was supposed to be like a Carryology's Drive By sort of article, and your video shares the same set of ideas as my writings, so props for making that :) My verdict so far is that the Peloton is a durable bag, can hold a lot (8 days travel stuff), but a little too big for EDC, unless you cinch it tight and keep your tech bits and laptop in the front panel. OTOH, hows the Arkiv HT500 going on Bo, are the nylon rails holding on well?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Donatus Octosectio Sasmoko Cool. But are you still going to write it? Would love to read it. The arkiv is still great, but I prefer the peloton.

[@Andiakin]

love the way you pack your stuff

[@Youknowthebo]

+Andi Pryakin Latadangpare thank you, Andi

[@m42f]

Damn. Wish these were back in stock. Hoping for a while that they would restock :[

[@Youknowthebo]

You might want to take a look at the "normal" Peloton. It is a little bit different, but the bright interior of the "normal" Peloton might be worth it

[@KH77x]

Hi Bo, I know this is a year late, but I was wondering how big the Peloton is without full capacity. I am the same height as you, but I am contemplating on getting this bag or not considering how big it looked on you when it was full. Thanks!

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Kevin. It does have a bigger footprint in a way. But since it is rather flat when empty, the size is not that unbearable to be honest.

[@jauzijau5037]

Peloton means fearless in finnish... Lol i guess you are fearless wearing that bag...

[@Youknowthebo]

Haha, that's an awesome fun fact! Thanks, mate!

[@abnormallynormal8823]

Discovering this channel is extremely dangerous for my bank account lol. Check out Topo Designs. They make some great stuff. I grabbed the last edition on the Woolrich Klettersack in black about 7 months ago. I've owned wayyyy to many bags, and the Klettersack is, by far, my favorite.

[@Youknowthebo]

+BackRoad Kingdom Haha. Sorry about your bank account. Thanks for checking out my channel. I'd love to review a topo bag one day. Their designs are definitely awesome

[@habibak8476]

wow, I will recommend this to my friend's mum☺ she's a cyclist. great review!!😊

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much :-)

[@habibak8476]

+Bo Ismono np ☺

[@teguhpurwanto6882]

Actually the first edition of Peleton backpack comes with a brighter color for the inner. But, to be honest and aside about this backpack, I like all of your videos. Nice review. :)

[@Youknowthebo]

+Teguh Purwanto hey Teguh. Thank you. There is already an annotation regarding the inner liner. But annotations are only visible in a web browser and not inside the KZbin app unfortunately. Thank you very much that you like my videos. More coming soon. 😉✌

[@wolfbeimgolf7530]

Oh man! I just got mine a week ago! :D Great review btw ^^

[@Youknowthebo]

Awesome. How you like it so far?

[@wolfbeimgolf7530]

+Bo Ismono It's great :D

[@Youknowthebo]

+Wolf Beim Golf awesome 👍😉

[@Mucka_lucka]

Great review man. I have The Breakaway from Life Behind Bars. You should do a review of that one. In my opinion it's much better backpack.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Vincente! Thank you very much. I have that one as well. I will review that one too, but some other reviews are coming before that.

[@Mucka_lucka]

+Bo Ismono Nice!!!! Been subscribed to you for a while now man. Keep up the good work.

[@Youknowthebo]

Vicente Sotelo Ramirez Thank you, Vincente! Really appreciate it!

[@jrkinabalu99]

What about echelon messenger bag from LBB ?

[@tebetmania]

Whats the difference between this Peloton Asphalt and the Peloto Eclipse ?

[@DarkDragon312]

Love this bag (esp the original), and your review which I saw last year. I waited it out to see if it was just a phase, but now months later I still really want it aha and finally they are back in stock. One thing stopping me from buying it (other than the price + shipping :P), is not knowing whether the standard Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 Lock would fit the side pocket or not. All pictures have only shown the mini-sized locks. If you have any idea or personal experience with fitting locks in this bag, please do let me know. Keep up the work, very well made across the board.

[@Youknowthebo]

+sho__aib thanks for the kind words. It's always a good idea to wait it out a little bit and to see if you still crave the item 😉 Unfortunately I have not a good idea if the lock fits because I don't own a U lock. Sorry mate. How big is the lock?

[@playmakerlab]

@ Bo Ismono - At 2:25 is that the side zip pocket on top of the bag? How practical is it to get out your laptop out of the bag using that pocket? It seems a bit hard since you still need to undo a velcro correct?

[@JPearlLapis]

I've been looking at so many bags this week. From all the high quality makers - Mission Workshop, Chrome, Tortuga, Timbuk2, Goruck, Minaal, AER, etc. When I found this one I instantly felt like the Peloton Asphalt was a perfect match for me. I was so sad to see that it's currently out of stock, and from other comments it seems to have been out of stock for the last 6-7 months. How am I going to get one of these?

[@Youknowthebo]

It is supposed to be in stock pretty soon. They at least told me via Twitter.

[@limerta]

whoa never heard of them locally, but they have such a promising product lineup. great review as always.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks Yohan! Check them out. Nice team as well

[@face2much]

This is probably a dumb question but I’m new to this so I’ll ask. My current regular backpack leave my back and the bag drenched with sweat after 2 miles... does this backpack stop that from happening ? Do any backpacks do that?

[@Youknowthebo]

Don't worry , mate: That's not a dumb question. That is actually a problem that is quite common. Most of the backpacks have this problem. And even with very good ventilation your shoulders underneath the shoulderstraps will sweat. There are very technical hiking backpacks that kinda move the whole bag away from your back. But these are hiking backpacks and usually don't look that cool for everyday use. What I usually do in the summer is to one strap carry the bag for a while so my back can cool of.

[@LAIKASUEZ]

Holy YES! Literally every reason why I havnt pulled the trigger on a Mission Workshop bag is solved in the LBB Peloton Asphalt... and HALF THE PRICE!!! Do you have referral link?? Thanks for the review!!!

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Nathan! I'm happy that my review was able to help. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I don't have a referral link, but maybe you can mention in the comments that my video helped you with the purchase decision ;-) Thanks, mate

[@chudanny7511]

awsome reviews bo! would you make a review of Peak Design everyday backpack? thank you very much and have a nice trip :o)

[@Youknowthebo]

THanks, Chu! The Peak design looks quite nice. I might review it, but I haven't planed it yet.

[@fabianjanicke8405]

Hey, good review. I would like to buy a Peloton backpack. But on the original website it is, as far as I know, shipped from Indonesia. Therefore I am afraid of high duties. That's why I wanted to ask if you ordered the backpack to Germany? If so, did you have to pay customs and how much was it?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. Yes, I had to pay shipping and customs fees. But even then the price of the bag is pretty good. Unfortunately you can't get it in Germany 😔

[@PoeCompany]

I have the new Eclipse variant. It’s amazing

[@ernestshu]

How has it held up in rainy conditions? Just ordered mine! How much custom duties did you have to pay?

[@anthonycardenas4994]

What are your thoughts about this bag today? Thinking about purchasing.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Anthony. I still like it. And I think the even made lots of new changes and improvements

[@Daddyooh]

hi is this a waterproof pack?

[@Youknowthebo]

+ruben bustillos hey Ruben. This is a longer reply 😉 in my experience there is no backpack, that will be 100% water proof. Heavy rain will get through zippers or seams eventually. Probably the best solution is a raincover or an umbrella (which is what I do in the city ;) ) Most backpacks have pretty good water resistant fabric to begin with, but in my experience long exposure to heavy rain will get to every bag to some degree. In Hamburg we have a lot of rain, but I personally do not expose any bag to a heavy rain storm as I carry a lot of expensive equipment inside the bag. And one of my regular items in my bag is an umbrella. But for normal rain most of the bags I use have good weather resistant fabrics and zippers and hold up to a certain degree. But a monsoon rain like in Indonesia for instance will be tough on any bag if exposed to it for a longer period of time. Long story short, the fabric and the material are water resistant, but it really depends on the type of rain to give you a clear answer if the bag is waterproof.

[@MaximeThenaud]

Hi Bo ! First of all, thank you for all of your interesting videos. I've been watching them since a couple of months, I really enjoy! I have a question for this bag: do you think it can be used as a travel backpack (carry on)? If yes, would it be convenient for travel?

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Maxime! That's great to hear, that you've been watching my videos for that long. Really appreciate it! In the normal configuration (i.e. not extended) it is probably carry on friendly, BUT I#m not sure if it would fit underneath an airplane seat. Furthermore all the straps (although they are all neatly rolled up) could get stuck somewhere in the overhead compartment if you want to pull it out. Granted, this could happen with any backpack, but this bag has more straps than the usual. The regular Peloton might be a better choice in that regard. But this is all in theory because I haven't tested or experienced this myself. But as long as you are aware of this minor thing, I think this would be a great travel bag for all the small compartments and it's comfort.

[@301Geo]

Great video as always bro! Just curious, do you have any recommendations on duffle bags? I've wanted to purchase one for travel and weekend trips but can't find the right one. Thanks in advance!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Johvanny Garmendez hey Johvanny. Thanks, mate. What size are you looking for? Heimplanet has a great duffel-pack. Also the northface base duffel is always a good choice. I've been using one for years.

[@offroadpastor]

Erneut großartiges Review!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Timo Janssen vielen Dank, Timo ✌😉

[@e.k.4982]

The bag looks really nice but also very big. How tall are you? So I can compare how the bag looks on me. I am 1,76 cm tall...Would be nice to get an answer..

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey, I'm 170cm tall. Let me know if you have any more questions ;-)

[@AlfiNawarumi]

Never knew there's high quality product from My country, thinking maybe i get one too when i back there for vacation (i live in Germany too). But this bag is a bit too big for student eventhough i really like it from a cyclist perspective. If there's smaller version like 20L, i might get one. Btw, nice Video, i'm looking for another bag review, especially from peak design, i heard they made high quality product and herschell apex, since i haven't found a review of it. Gruß

[@Youknowthebo]

+AlfiNawarumi yeah, life behind bars makes some great stuff. If you're back in Indonesia you should check them out. Yes, peak design is on my wishlist too. Hope I can check one out soon

[@thatchanguy]

Excellent and beautifully shot review. I am looking for an alternative to the Goruck bags for heavy duty rucks but also for general EDC use. I saw that the bag features 1000 denier Cordura like the GR1 and GR2, but was concerned about general durability. Would this bag hold up to carrying a 30lb ruck plate in the main laptop compartment? Would it hold up period?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Chris C thank you very much, Chris. That is a good question. Usually the materials aren't the most important thing about durability. How everything is stitched together is Imho slightly more important. I carry about 10kg of equipment in that bag without any problems. 30lbs is about 13,6kg so based on just the weight I would say it should not be a problem. But when you are running more force is added to the weight (I. E. Up and down movement of the weight while running), which will result in more stress on the shoulder straps. I think it could hold up this much force, but I'm not sure about the long-term durability.

[@thatchanguy]

Thanks, and very good points. I'm getting the impression that it's very hard to find a pack that is as purpose built as a Goruck, but of still like to find a pack that has more load bearing features if possible.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Chris C what do you mean with "load bearing points"? Did you also take a look at the 5.11 rush12?

[@thatchanguy]

Bo Ismono Ah I mean sternum straps and waist belt. I heard you van attach those via MOLLE but haven't seen many people modify them that way (at least on KZbin). I'll take a closer look at the 5.11.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Chris C I see. Yes, a lot of people add them afterwards. But as far as I can tell, a lot of people that run the GoRuck challenges don't use waist belts or sternum straps at all. Which is rather impressive.

[@JirolBikes]

Is it waterproof?

[@xyl3753]

@Bo Ismono I'm looking for that kind of velcro strips to organize the compressions straps on my Greenroom136 Rainmaker backpack. Where would you recommend me to get it?

[@Youknowthebo]

Good question. I don't have an answer for the velcro yet. I need to do some research. But if you just want to permanently shorten them, then you can use a cable tie. Just put the cable tie through the loop at the end, roll up the strap to the desired length and then fasten the cable tie around the rolled up part. works pretty well

[@btkh2313]

hi. Could you do the review on the new model peloton bag. Love the products from LBB. Bought a sling bag , the quality is excellent with the reasonable price. Would like your advice between the new peloton and tortunga setout divide. thanks. Love your review

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey. Yes, I want to test the new Peloton, but I haven't had the chance to get one yet.

[@ernestshu]

@@Youknowthebo Just ordered a Peloton Eclipse to be delivered in France. Do you recall how much custom duties you had to pay on your Asphalt?

[@MrJavaboy23]

Been watching your Carrylogy series for a while now. Will there be any chance for you to review Ikea's Forenkla rolltop backpack?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Tonny Prakoso hey, Tonny. Thanks for watching my videos. As I invest lots of money in producing these videos and I haven't earned any money with KZbin yet, I unfortunately need to select the bags that I want to review quite wisely. Furthermore, I do KZbin videos next to my job as a filmeditor which then again limits my time to do these videos. That is why I can't review as many bags as I want to and probably won't review the ikea bag. Sorry, mate. But if I happen to be at ikea, I will take a brief look and let you know what I think of it.

[@playmakerlab]

Could you post the dimensions and weight of the pack? I can't find that info anywhere?

[@Youknowthebo]

There is already a new version of the peloton. I'm not sure if the measurements are the same. Have you taken a look at the life behind bars website? Or contact them directly?

[@playmakerlab]

Yes I'm waiting for their reply!

[@kovyrshinv]

how does it compares to mission workshop rambler or sanction? they're less complicated then arkiv from mw.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Victor, Unfortunately I did not review or even seen any of those two in person. They are probably pretty good, but still are more expensive the the peloton I think. So the Peloton might be the better value.

[@TopOfNewYork90]

I think the osprey radial 26 is by far the best cycling backpack

[@Youknowthebo]

+TopOfNewYork90 osprey has quite the good reputation, but I haven't had the chance to see one in person yet.

[@Daniel-cy2ph]

Does it fit as cabin luggage on flights?

[@mofad4255]

Daniel Kemner ofcos

[@Youknowthebo]

+Daniel Kemner yes it does, but be aware: since it is a variable size due to the rolltop, obviously if you put something long in it the bag could get to long for carry on. Always check your airline before hand

[@Daniel-cy2ph]

Bo Ismono do you know about water resistance? Will it keep things dry over a day of heavy rain?

[@okaybuddy22b]

Great review! Any chance of reviewing its bigger brother, the Peloton Asphalt? I'm officially subscribed To the channel :)

[@Youknowthebo]

+JohnAnthony Tuason that is the peloton asphalt, mate 😉 thanks for subscribing. Really appreciate it

[@okaybuddy22b]

Bo Ismono wow... lol this whole time... I'm a dummy. forgive me! Any way, awesome stuff.

[@Youknowthebo]

+JohnAnthony Tuason haha, no worries, mate. Let me know if you have any more questions 😉

[@chaklam9868]

This is a great review and helpful to me. And I want to know that : are all zippers YKK zippers? Thank you!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Waichak! Most of them are. I don't have the bag anymore, but the main zippers are definitely YKK, but I assume all are because it wouldn't make sense to use different ones.

[@chaklam9868]

Bo Ismono got it. Thank you!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Waichak Lam you're very welcome 😉 ✌

[@cortexneuron]

Wow orang Indonesia. Jadi ransel yg mana yg pas buat pergi 4 hari tapi bisa buat kerja

[@agussantoso1185]

i m from indonesia too..pround mate

[@svre6845]

Moin! Wirklich super Video! Ich komme auch aus Hamburg und habe jetzt so richtig Lust mir den Rucksack zu kaufen. Gibt es eine andere Möglichkeit den Rucksack zu bekommen außer ihn aus Indonesien oder Singapur zu bestellen? Beste Grüße Sven

[@Youknowthebo]

+Sven Renx danke sehr, Sven. Leider kannst du den Rucksack nur direkt aus Jakarta bestellen. Dann kommen da noch Zollgebühren dazu. Aber selbst dann ist der Rucksack noch verhältnismäßig günstig (also im Vergleich zu Mission workshop zum Beispiel)

[@LeonHo]

Just wanted to clarify if this is the Peloton' rollup or the Peloton' ASPHALT ?

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey. This is the Peloton Asphalt. Let me know if you have more questions

[@P373RV2]

Hey Bo! Hast Du nen kurzen Draht zu den Jungs aus Deiner Heimat? Im Moment ist nahezu alle "Out of Stock"... ob die Jungs wohl weitermachen? *little worried*

[@Youknowthebo]

Moin Peter. Ja, ich hab denen bei Twitter geschrieben. Angeblich ist der peloton demnächst wieder in stock 😉

[@karfailee7647]

great video. does the left side of the bag has the same compartments as the peloton roll top?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Kar Fai Lee thanks, Kar. But I'm confused by your question. When you refer to the "peloton roll top" do you mean the regular version of the peloton? This version is a roll top as well, which is why I'm confused by the question

[@karfailee7647]

Bo Ismono Sorry for the confusion, let me try to clarify.. I've noticed there was an earlier version to the Peloton Asphalt, which is called the Peloton Rolltop. The Peloton Rolltop (USD 130 stated on LifeBehindBars website) is less premium & expensive as compare to the Peloton Asphalt (USD195). While reviewing the Peloton Rolltop video (by LifeBehindBars), there was a side access on the right side of the bag, whilst there is a set organizers (appear when zippers are pulled down) at the left side of the bag. My question will be 'Does the Peloton Asphalt have the same setup like the Peleton Rolltop?' hopes this question is clearer :)

[@Youknowthebo]

I'm not 100% sure if I understand you correctly, but I will try to answer as best as I can: The Asphalt Version has a quickaccess zipper on the side of the main compartment as well. As far as I can tell, both versions have the same organizational front compartment, but I'm not sure of the maincompartment.

[@lolAlCapwn]

Hallo hast du den Rucksack noch? Wenn ja würdest du ihn verkaufen, online ist er leider ausverkauft und der scheint perfekt für mich zu sein. Danke für das Video.

[@Youknowthebo]

+lolAlCapwn moin, Schick mir doch mal bitte eine Email oder DM bei instagram.

[@coryniu7017]

Hey Bo. I'm also a gr1 owner and I was wondering if you could do a review of the outlier quad zip. I just got one and find myself reaching for my a lot more than the gr1. Would like to see your thoughts!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Cory Niu hey Cory. Funny that you say that. I haven't seen the Outlier before. But if I'm guessing correctly you currently reach for that more, because it is lighter? I'm experiencing the same thing right now, as I gravitate more to grabbing the px invisible bag because it is lighter. I'm currently reviewing that one, and have to say that using a lighter bag than the GoRuck is quite enjoyable especially in the summer.

[@coryniu7017]

+Bo Ismono yes I definitely grab it more. It is a bit lighter in weight but feels significantly lighter even loaded and the straps and zipper design feel more agile and convenient.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Cory Niu Cool, that's basically how I feel about the invisible backpack right now. I might take a look at the Outlier as soon as I got more time. A couple of other reviews have to be done first 😉

[@mojorisin0428]

Have you tried using this on a plane? Does it fit under the plane seat and is it carry on compliant?

[@Youknowthebo]

It is carry on compliant as far as I know. Obviously, if you fill it up to the brim (it is expandable) then the story could be difficult. I'm not sure if it fits underneath a seat, it is pretty wide.

[@mojorisin0428]

@@Youknowthebo Thanks for replying..I'm the same height as you and i already ordered it online. It was an updated version now, the front panel with velcro cover before is now a magnetic closure and the inner lining is now light gray so it's easier to see things inside.

[@Youknowthebo]

That's good to know. I would love to check out the updated version

[@Weezeewee2000]

Wo kann man den in Deutschland kaufen? Hast du den mitgebracht aus Indonesien?

[@Youknowthebo]

Leider bekommst du den nur direkt aus Indonesien. Ich musste damals Zoll bezahlen, aber in der Summe war das trotzdem seinen Preis wert

[@nicholasreade8762]

Bo Ismono, danke für deine schnelle Rückmeldung. Der Rucksack ist genau das was ich suche. Habe auch richtig Bock nen indonesisches Unternehmen zu supporten. Habe früher in KL gelebt u liebe SEA. An Zoll habe ich noch gar nicht gedacht😳 Wieviel musstest du denn damals bezahlen? Weißt du das noch? Hast du UPS o DHL für Shipment benutzt? Beste Grüße, Nick

[@Tom_Shtz]

Hey Ben, Danke für dieses super Video. Ich habe noch ein paar Fragen zum Rucksack. Besitzt die Asphalt-Version ebenfalls die Zipp-Tasche auf der linken Seite mit denen kleinen Fächern? Und gibt es im Hauptfach ein Minifach für Brillen etc., wie im normalen Peloton? Wäre dir für eine Antwort sehr dankbar. Beste Grüße aus Stade ;) Tom

[@Tom_Shtz]

Sorry... Autokorrektur... Meine natürlich "Hey Bo..."

[@Youknowthebo]

+Tom Saint moin Tom. Danke sehr. Meinst du links von vorne aus gesehen oder links auf der Rückenseite wo das Geheimfach ist? Und innen ist ein minifach, aber weiß nicht ob das so gut geeignet für Brillen ist.

[@Tom_Shtz]

Hey Bo, ich meine rechts von Vorne gesehen. Auf der linken Seite sollte ja der "durchstoß" zum Hauptfach sein, oder?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Tom Saint achso. Ja. Du kommst auch über einen Reißverschluss an das Hauptfach wenn das oben zugerollt ist.

[@ericc.5141]

The bag looks very rigid, like it holds its bulky box form all the time, even when it's empty. Am I wrong? Or can the bag be cinched together to look slimmer? Currently, the utility of this bag is amazing, especially compared with MW Rambler, but the Rambler can be slim if I'm just casually commuting one day, while this bag looks boxy and bulky all the time. Please lemme know!

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Eric, You can cinch it to make it slimmer if not completely filled up. In comparison to the Mission Workshop bag that I reviewed, I feel that this bag is thinner when cinched down.

[@ericc.5141]

Oh the Arkiv? That's great to know. I won't be carrying a ton of things all the time, so when I don't, I prefer to not have the bag extend so far away from my back. Your review definitely sold me on the bag though, thank you!

[@Youknowthebo]

Sir Eric You're very welcome. I hope you like it. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@jersey282]

What pants are those you are wearing in this video? You can do a review of them if you like. :) thanks

[@Youknowthebo]

+Lion hey, Those are cargo pants from Carhartt. Reviewing clothing is very difficult though, I wouldn't really know what to say haha

[@jersey282]

lol, thanks for the reply and info.

[@TalZKazaz]

Hello bo, are you still using the bag? What is your 3 favorite backpack so far? Thanks!

[@Youknowthebo]

+tal z zadok have you seen this video? It's a little bit older, but still quite accurate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqukf6J4ptmpd9E

[@TalZKazaz]

Bo Ismono Thanks bo!

[@oldl21]

hi, I'm debating whether to get the Peloton. is there any issue quality wise? have you tried ILE bags? really hard choosing between those 2

[@Youknowthebo]

+bibas changbang hey Bibas. The Peloton ist great, I can still recommend it. I haven't seen the ILE bags before. Thanks for putting them on my radar. They look interesting.

[@oldl21]

Bo Ismono Thanks! Could you tell me how tall your are? I'm pretty short so hopefully it does not look too big on me.

[@Youknowthebo]

+bibas changbang I'm 170cm tall or short haha. So on my back it looks quite big but it's ok

[@dirtskirt]

Oh no, think that bag is better as mine Timbuk especial...

[@Youknowthebo]

I haven't tested the Timbuk2 yet. But from what I've heard they make great bags.

[@omkarmhatre8188]

Awesome !

[@Youknowthebo]

+Omkar Mhatre 😉✌️

[@omkarmhatre8188]

Cheers my man! 😎

[@markhunter4444]

Amazing review sir but can you let me know as to whether the backpack can fit a laptop of dimensions 16.7*12.9*1.5 inches.. Really interested in getting this backpack. Thank you

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Mark. Unfortunately I can't tell you vor certain because I don't have a laptop with those exact measurements. and measuring a laptop compartment is more difficult than you would expect due to the give of the compartment. Best advice I can give you would to contact LBB directly via their social media.

[@markhunter4444]

Bo Ismono i get whay your saying but I was wondering if i would be able to fit my laptop just into the backpack and not the laptop sleeve and my question is what are the internal dimensions of the backpack ? The one on their official doesn't state whether they are external or internal..and also for 220$ is there any other note worthy options I have?really appreciate you taking the time and replying :)

[@Youknowthebo]

Sorry for the late reply. Well, it is hard to measure the inside of the laptopcompartment as it is felxible material. I will try to find something that has about the shape and sizes that you mentioned, but I can't make any promises. Have you tried to contact them directly? As for other recommendations: Are you looking into this bag because it is a bike bag? If yes, you could also take a look at the Velomacchi rolltop. I was pretty impressed by it, although this might be to bike specific. Other than that I can also recommend the invisible backpack. The Rehose backpack is also awesome, but it is not available at the moment unfortunately.

[@markhunter4444]

Bo Ismono is there any way I can talk to you coz conversing in yt comments is tough.My main thing is that I'm looking for a backpack that can fit in my laptop alienware 17r4 which is (16.7x13.1x1.5 inches), the laptop is 13.1inches wide making it very difficult to find a backpack that can fit it. I'm open to suggestions and also have heard of the "roadrunner anything large backpack"? Thank you.

[@vinroc]

Mark Hunter yes it will fit in the main compartment for sure. Not certain about the. Laptop sleeve area though

[@shum94]

Does anyone know when this will be in stock ? They are not answering emails. LBB instagram account is not updated since june.

[@Ken419_]

Azad Nabizada Check their Twitter account that how i became aware when i purchased mine.

[@shum94]

Thanks it's in stock now.

[@marwane5580]

Hey, did you buy it ? If it's the case, did you use a code? Thanks

[@9983Kaywalker]

Bo, did you ACTUALLY try riding with this thing on your back?? One very critical issue about this backpack is when wearing it while cycling, it's VERY difficult to see over your shoulder behind you. I tried to commute with this backpack and had a really hard time looking out for cars/traffic behind me- had to sell it after trying to live with it for a few months. Also, the weight of the backpack alone (peloton asphalt) is pretty damn heavy. I loved everything else about this backpack, but those two points were unfortunately dealbreakers for me.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Tatsuya. Yes, I took this on my bicycle. In Hamburg we ride a lot with a bike. I never had any problems with shoulder checks. But to be honest, before I started riding a motorcycle I rarely did shoulder checks. And in terms of weight, I am used heavy bags like the GoRuck or Mission workshop bags, and in comparison to those the peloton is fairly light. I'm sorry to hear that you had so many issues with the bag. Which bag did you get instead?

[@9983Kaywalker]

@@Youknowthebo The search for the ultimate ~30L daily + travel backpack continues. For now am using a Dakine Terminal.

[@Youknowthebo]

Have you taken a look at the mission workshop rhake?

[@9983Kaywalker]

Bo Ismono I watched yours and Chase Reeves reviews on it, but haven't seen it irl. Will go check out their flagship store in SF thx for the rec!

[@edbee8508]

@@9983Kaywalker check out the skingrowsback backpacks. They're made near Sydney and are a top piece of kit. I bought the normal Peloton and had similar issues. I took it on holidays and it shitted me a bit (heavy, hard to find things despite the zippered shortcut). I'm now looking to offload it.

[@sorenmeyer7347]

Hi, erstmal gefallen mir deine Videos zu den Rucksäcken echt gut, da ich im Moment auch einen zum Studienbeginn suche. Der hier hats mir jetzt am meisten angetan, nur ist er leider ausverkauft auf deren Website und ich möchte mir den nicht unbedingt aus Indonesien zusenden lassen (Versandkosten und Zeit). Nun meine Frage: Wie bist an diesen Rucksack gekommen und weißt du wo man ihn in Deutschland erwerben kann? Lg Sören

[@Youknowthebo]

+General_M moin, Danke sehr. Freut mich, dass dir das review gefallen hat. Erwerben kann man den nur in Indonesien. Der Peloton Asphalt ist eine Sonderedition, daher weiß ich nicht, ob es den nach dem Ausverkauf nochmal geben wird. Aber der normale Peloton soll auch super sein. Interessiert dich unter Umständen auch der Breakaway Rucksack von denen?

[@sorenmeyer7347]

+Bo Ismono Ja der Breakaway sieht auch gut aus, ich überleg dann mal ob ich mir den normalen Peleton bestelle, wobei mir dabei die Außenfarbe nicht so gut gefällt, dafür hat er allerdings den hellen Innenraum. Wahrscheinlich wird es dann aber der Breakaway. Danke nochmal für den Tip :)

[@Youknowthebo]

General_M Wenn Du Interesse an dem Breakaway hast, schreib mir gerne mal eine Mail oder DM ;-)

[@ronnielim4153]

Hello dari Indonesia!

[@Priyowibowo]

keren review nya...

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much ;-)

[@RevolverOcelot79]

How the heck could this company screw up something as simple as the laptop retention strap length? The inability to actually secure my laptop is a dealbreaker for me.

[@bjoerns_place]

Hi Bo, würdest du ein Jahr nach diesem Video immer noch diesen Rucksack weiterempfehlen als Fahrrad-Rucksack oder gibt es mittlerweile einen den du noch eher empfehlen würdest? Ich frage speziell danach, weil ich mein Auto grad verkaufe und nur noch mit meinem E-Bike fahre. Egal wie das Wetter ist etc.

[@Youknowthebo]

+bjoerngoe moin Björn. Ja, ich finde den peloton asphalt immer noch super. Jedoch weiß ich nicht, ob er noch erhältlich ist. Die normale Version sollte es jedoch noch geben. Der hat leider nicht die metal Hardware, ist aber von der Funktionalität ähnlich. Wenn du nicht soviele Liter brauchst dann ist der Rehose auch nicht schlecht. Jedoch ist der nicht so regendicht wie der peloton. Der velomacchi rolltop ist super bequem beim Fahrrad oder Motorrad fahren, jedoch passt da auch nicht so viel rein. Lieben Gruß, Bo

[@bjoerns_place]

Bo Ismono vielen Dank für die Antwort. Mein Problem ist glaub ich das ich einen Rucksack für alles haben will. Zum einen für meine täglichen Fahrten mit dem Fahrrad und zum anderen halt auch die Möglichkeit den Rucksack für ein einwöchigen Trip nutzen zu können. Mit packing cubes natürlich.

[@Youknowthebo]

+bjoerngoe grundsätzlich bin ich bei Wochentrips eher für clamshell opening backpacks, aber die sind dann natürlich etwas größer und für den daily Gebrauch schwieriger. Zumindest bei meinen 170cm. Dementsprechend macht ein rolltop backpack schon Sinn. Ich hab auch gerade bei instagram gesehen, dass der peloton asphalt auch bald wieder erhältlich sein wird

[@bjoerns_place]

Bo Ismono sehr cool danke. Ich habe mir zusätzlich noch den großen Rucksack von nomatic angesehen.

[@Youknowthebo]

+bjoerngoe den hab ich auch schon online gesehen. Würde den auch gerne mal testen. Aber der ist schon sehr groß, glaube ich. Also zumindest für den daily Gebrauch

[@erelmatita3559]

I am really considering getting this to replace my Herschel Little America

[@Youknowthebo]

That will definitely be a great upgrade!

[@erelmatita3559]

it's actually surprising because I was researching for a backpack before I bought my Herschel back in December 2016. Should did more research haha I think I found the "ultimate" backpack for me in this bag

[@Youknowthebo]

Be careful, this Bag thing is a very deep hole ;-) You never stop buying bags once you are in it haha

[@erelmatita3559]

I know man haha after I get this one, I should be content and try to hold myself!

[@Youknowthebo]

+erel matita cool. Let me know how you like the bag

[@reyhanpradantyo]

OMG call me a stalker for viewing all your old vids but I just found out you're a fellow Indonesian! 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for watching all my videos. That's incredible. Yes, my parents are indonesian, but I was born and raised in Germany :-)

[@reyhanpradantyo]

Bo Ismono Oh that's nice lucky you! I was raised in Canada but moved back in middle school. Love your vids, brief but informative. Keep up the good work!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Reyhan Pradantyo that's awesome. Do you visit Canada from time to time? Thanks for your support. Really appreciate it

[@reyhanpradantyo]

Bo Ismono not really, my dad does though. I'm planning to continue my studies there or maybe somewhere in Europe 😅 Really nice seeing the quality of your footage!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Reyhan Pradantyo sounds good. If you ever come to Germany let me know. And thanks again

[@thomasbaumgartel3548]

hey. where to get this backpack in Germany???

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Thomas, You can only get it directly from their website lbbjkt.com/ Cheers, Bo

[@thomasbaumgartel3548]

hey bo. they are out of stock for quite a while now... also i would pay a Lot of Import taxes.... 😥

[@Youknowthebo]

+thomas baumgärtel oh. That's a bummer. Did you ask them when they are back in Stock? Import taxes are very high unfortunately. I paid them too, but in the end it is still cheaper and a better value than a mission workshop for instance.

[@thomasbaumgartel3548]

hey bo. i tried to inform me about taxes and shipping costs.... all in all it would cost me around 120 Euro more. that's now nearly the amount for a mission workshop vandal. is there any other way to get the peloton asphalt??? by the way - they said it will be back in stock by february..... thomas

[@Youknowthebo]

Oh, that's is of course quite alot. Unfortunately there is no other way to get the pack within Europe. Considering that price it's probably better to get the Vandal from a dealer in Germany so you still have an easy return if you don't like it.

[@kenrhem]

No link to the bag?

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Kenneth, For all my videos I decided not to include links for the products. Everyone is living in different countries and therefore has to deal with different shipping and customs fees. That is why I would advice everyone just to Google the product within their country to find the best deals. For instance: I live in Germany, It wouldn’t make sense to give you a German link while you might be living in USA or Asia. I hope that is understandable.

[@kenrhem]

Fair enough. I forget that there are rules around things like that. Great review BTW

[@Youknowthebo]

+kenneth rhem thanks, Kenneth . Yeah, with shipping and customs fees it can get quite expensive. So if you are lucky there is a retailer in your country. That would at least get rid of the customs fees

[@keeganjsolomon4870]

Mate it's been awhile since the last video. How you doing?

[@Youknowthebo]

I'm doing well. Thanks for asking. Just started getting my motorcycle license. So I have been a little busy with that ;-) But don't worry, I have been prepping a couple of videos. And next week I will shoot some more. Stay tuned.

[@jumadimas9892]

anda bisa bahasa Indonesia?

[@Youknowthebo]

I can speak a little bit bahasa. But it's only just enough to order food haha

[@user-nj8vn3xm1p]

Is it 50+ liters or your height is like 4 feet long?

[@Youknowthebo]

haha, probably both. I'm only 170cm tall/short ;-)

[@Yamahama2020]

Hallo Bo, kannst du mir sagen was das Shipping, Steuer usw. insgesamt nach Deutschland gekostet hat? Danke schonmal und Gruß aus Hamburg 🙂

[@Youknowthebo]

Hallo Birger, Leider weiß ich das nicht mehr genau. Ich zahle so viel Zoll für die ganzen Taschen, dass ich das bei einzelnen Taschen leider nicht mehr aus meinem Gedächtnis holen kann. Aber im grossen und Ganzen war es insgesamt am Ende trotzdem billiger als ne Mission Workshop Tasche hier in Deutschland zu kaufen.

[@Yamahama2020]

Hi Bo! Klar verstehe ich! Wüsste ich auch nicht mehr. Ich habe schon den MW Vandal (super zum Einkaufen,Sport,...). Jetzt versuche ich Gründe zu finden mir evtl. trotzdem den LBB Rucksack zu gönnen...😋

[@Youknowthebo]

Haha, Es gibt immer genügend Gründe ;-) Aber pass bloss auf: Taschen machen leider süchtig. Mein Arbeitszimmer hat schon kaum noch Platz ;-)

[@Thylly1337]

Aloha aus Hamburg, Ich bin grade dabei den zu bestellen, und die Kosten für den Asphalt sind ungefähr diese: Asphalt plus shipping = ca. 240 $ (216 €) Zoll von 2,7 % (42029291100) - Warentarifzollnummer ontop = ca. 6 € Darauf 19% EUST = ca. 42 € Darauf DHL Lieferkosten vom Zollamt zu dir = ca. 12-15 € Akkumuliert ca. 279€

[@Youknowthebo]

+Thylly1337 danke für diese sehr präzise Antwort

[@ogpaulw33zy47]

does this bag have a spot for a ulock

[@Youknowthebo]

Yes, you can loop it in at the front. Check their website, there is a picture

[@ogpaulw33zy47]

Bo Ismono thank you Bo!!love the vids

[@Youknowthebo]

ogpaulw33zy GodsCREATION You're very welcome. Let me know when you have any more questions ;-)

[@gamaslazuardi330]

Well i just found out that u r indonesiaXD ,hi im from Indonesia too

[@Youknowthebo]

+Gamas Lazuardi hi gamas. My parents are both from Indonesia, but I was born and raised in Germany. 😉

[@dirtskirt]

Thats right but the LBB Peloton has more clever Pockets for the EDC. The Especial have two flat front pockets for this.

[@Youknowthebo]

I see. Maybe you can get this one at a later time and then just switch between the two ;-)

[@dirtskirt]

I find a other interesting Company: blahol.pl/ Near by me and a young/fresh company.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Frentzel Dirk thanks for the tip. I will take a look. Which bag do you have from them?

[@terrance2405]

I love it

[@Youknowthebo]

+Terrence Mathews thank you very much, Terrence

[@terrance2405]

I saw on the website that the width is 13 inches but what is the length

[@Youknowthebo]

Terrence Mathews Since it is a rolltop it adaptable in height. T his is from their website: Height 20" rolled, 27" unrolled (52 - 68cm)

[@terrance2405]

My plan is to use it to deliver food but if you know that this bag is not going to be big enough for me to deliver food as a bike courier for different restaurants feel free to give suggestions on a more suitable bag

[@terrance2405]

Ohhh gotchaa height okay thank you sounds big enough to me oh wow

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

'S fart'?