KoKi Bags; A Hood River Delight! (+ Giveaway!)
02. Jan, 2012 
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Commuting made functional and beautiful with KoKi (pronounced: ‘cookie’) Bags
From Hood River, Oregon, Decide 2 Ride and KoKi Bags deliver commuter bags that have flare and are wonderfully user friendly, with important features you will wonder how you lived without.
It all starts at the bottom…
One of the most unique and important features of Koki bags are their rubber bases.
The material used in the base is similar to that which we see in “Crocs”. It is extremely durable, lightweight and weather resistant. The best part, in my opinion, is that this rubber base gives the rest of the bag the ability to be completely freestanding! I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to have a commuter pannier that I can take off my bike and just set on the ground while I fill it up, take things out of it, or have it out of the way while I lock up my bike. This freestanding ability virtually eliminates the hassle of trying to find something to lean the bag on while you prep yourself and your bike for the ride to or from work or the store. And because the base is waterproof you don’t need to worry about the bag or its contents getting wet. Genius!
Bring a KoKi along for the ride!
The KoKi bags are equipped with sturdy clips that can attach to just about any back rack, without difficulty. And these two little clips are all you need, over speed bumps, through pot holes and along bumpy roads, this bag won’t rattle or even come close to falling off! You will be able to safely transport all your goods no matter the road condition or your riding style.
Once you’re at your destination your KoKi bag converts into a shoulder bag with the simple ‘click’ of a strap. Both sides of the bag have strap attachments that give this bag more versatility than just your standard pannier.
With the rubber sole, freestanding design, clips and detachable straps, you might thing that KoKi has thought of it all, but there is one more thing this Oregon based company has considered in its design of bags… Rain… So when the elements start coming down simply slip on your KoKi’s rain fly and concentrate on getting home safe. Phew, it looks like KoKi really DID think of everything! 
KoKi Giveaway!
Here is your chance to win your very own sweet treat of a commuter bag! The KoKi Bagaboo (as pictured throughout this article) and its handlebar counterpart, the Budgie are up for grabs. The Bagaboo is big enough to carry groceries, school books and work necessities, while still being sleek and well fitting on the your bike. The Budgie is a nice handlebar complement to the Bagaboo. It is smaller, with some internal pockets to organize your phone, wallet and other personal items. It includes the hardware to install it on your bike, and like all the KoKi products, it has a rubber sole and is totally free standing. 
These two bags have all the wonderful KoKi features, but also include panels of woven, recycled material. As you can see in the picture above, the front panel is actually composed of scrap paper that is treated and then woven to create this awesome, unique look! Reuse and Recycle, Thanks KoKi! Check out KoKi’s other recycled produces.
These two bags are valued at over $125.
ALSO! How about TWO giveaways? KoKi has also provided a Mogi. Accurately described as a ‘skinny smartphone pocket’ this little bag can easily be added to your commuter bike, or even your bike that you lead your group ride with. Your phone slides into the see-through sleeve from the back, or inside. The top lid is welded making it is completely waterproof, so your phone is safe. The bag itself can hold a gel or two and your keys: the necessities. Compact and sleek is what the Mogi is aiming to achieve!
Giveaway Rules: We need YOUR help getting more exposure! Please ‘like’ us (Cycle and Style) on Facebook, and if you already do, recommend us to your friends. We are a site designed to help women feel more empowered on their bikes, we hope that we are making a difference! Please comment on this post by Monday, January 16th with the names of some of your friends/family members that now ‘like us on Facebook! The more the merrier! First place will win the two KoKi bags (Bagaboo and Budgie) and second place will win the KoKi Smartphone sleeve, the Mogi!
Those Koki bags look really really awesome! I’m already a fan of Cycle & Style on Facebook, and my mom “Likes” you on there too!
Awesome! i really like the skinny smartphone option!
These bags look fantastic! So well made with great compartments! Love how they stand on their own! I shared your site with my cycling club! That will go to several hundred folks! Spreading the ‘KoKi Bag’ message!
Nice bags!
Headed to facebook to “like”
I love these bags! I “liked” you on Facebook, and since I’ve got a photo in the photo contest, I’ve been sending all my friends your way, too. I don’t know everyone who has liked you, but my friends Mandy and Jen have. Thanks for having such a great site.
Wow, what cool bags. I didn’t know there were products out like this. Thanks for sharing! I’ve “liked” you on facebook and refered all of my friends.
Love your site! Love these bags (want to do more commute riding so this would be these would be fab to have for a change of clothes)! Have recruited 3 “likes” to your page (Patti M, Patty M, and Monica H)
whoops! made a mistake on my post – actually my “likes” are Patti M, Monica H, and Heidi S.
Thanks!
I’ll head to the like button after work. FB is not allowed at work.
Thanks for sharing these bags.
Hello! I just upgraded my bike and invested in a Trek 520 commuter bike. It is root beer color and totally awesome! I have a 12 mile commute one way and have started the hunt for pannier bags. My old one’s don’t fit on my new bike and are too small anyway. Koki bags have been the one’s I keep coming back to in my searches but haven’t quite had the money to invest in yet. Actually, the bags are the reason I came upon your site! I’m really looking forward to joining this community and getting to know other female commuters. Thanks for the site and resource! Ride on!
Love it and you fb posts! My friends Magallanes D and Oscar R now like you too!