• Shop
    • Our Story
    • Our Bags
    • F.A.Qs
    • Contact Us
  • Lookbook
  • Journal
  • Press
  • Sign In My Account
Menu

Hill & Ellis

  • Shop
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Bags
    • F.A.Qs
    • Contact Us
  • Lookbook
  • Journal
  • Press
  • Sign In My Account
Journal Banner
 
Bike bag for Brompton bike

Spotlight on the City Range

January 12, 2016

After nearly a year of design and sampling, our new City range is here and it is perfectly designed to attach to the Brompton C Frame. Handcrafted in Hackney, East London the collection is perfect for the stylish Brompton Rider and as it is crafted in leather it is a completely unique style, new to the market. 

Here we highlight the features that make it so attractive. 

 

BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED IN LEATHER. 

Brompton Bike Bag

We use beautifully crafted satchel leather with full grain leather buckle straps for lasting style. The leather has been sourced from traditional tanneries in Holland and Belgium which we use both for their quality and to limit the distance our materials travel to reduce their effect on the environment. The satchel leather has been chosen for its resistance to the rain and marking, to keep it protected on the ride. If the weather is "raining cats and dogs" we advise using the waterproof cover, which has been made in Devon in the UK.

 

DESIGNED FOR THE BROMPTON C FRAME

City range for the Brompton bike

The City range has been designed to attach perfectly to the Brompton C Frame. The design, which took nearly a year to perfect, has a leather "sleeve" where the "C frame" slides into and two velcro tabs hold the bag securely to the frame. The sleeve has been stitched and riveted to ensure it is hardwearing. The bag can be held with the frame handle or with the matching leather shoulder strap, which means it can be used without the frame when carried on the arm. The "Brompton C Frame" is not included but if you do not have it already it can be bought separately on the high street or online. 

 

QUALITY FEATURES

City Range bike bag

Together with luxurious leather we use nickel plated brass buckles and metalware for its strength and durability. The buckles are also plated here in the UK, in Northampton, for lasting quality. Our front label is also hand stamped in the workshop in Hackney, East London for the perfect finish. 

 

HANDMADE IN HACKNEY

Handmade in hackney

The City Range has been crafted by our bag makers in Hackney, East London. They have decades of experience and they monitor every stitch to ensure each bag is made perfectly. The quality of the workmanship shines through and we are proud to be making this range here in the UK. To find out about our manufacturers click here. 

 

VARIETY

The City Range comes in four different colours to suit your style. The EARL is made in Black satchel leather with full grain tan leather straps, ARCHIE is made in a handsome tan leather, OSCAR is made in a classic dark brown ranger leather and PERCY is made in Navy satchel leather with contrasting tan leather buckle straps.

Folder_bike_bag_blk_1.jpg
Folder_bike_bag_tan_1.jpg
Folder_bike_bag_brown_1.jpg
Folder_bike_bag_navy_1.jpg

 

To find out more about the range and to see the bags in the full detail click here.

In product guide Tags New City Range, Brompton bike, bags for brompton bike, handmade, British made, leather, leather bike bags, hill and ellis, brompton c frame
← The Perfect Pair - Hill & Ellis meet Meame. New Year New You! Sound Familiar? →

Journal

At Hill & Ellis HQ we love exploring the world of bikes, craftsmen, the outdoors, British artisans, fashion, and travel and this is where we jot it all down. Join us on our adventure and we will update you with all the latest stories, competitions and of course company news & discounts. If you have something you think we would be interested in writing about please get in touch.   

Enter your email here and we will keep you updated with all our latest offers and news. No Guff!

Thank you!


latest tweets

  • Tools at the workshop taking a rest after making our bike bags. #bikebag #cycling #handmade #britishmade #workshop… https://t.co/LgabpRMI2C
    about 3 days ago
  • Dreaming of the holidays? Us too. It's so close we can almost smell summer. Here's one of our bags on holiday cycli… https://t.co/JA8TH3POkf
    about 4 days ago

Instagram

Tools at the workshop taking a rest after making our bike bags. #bikebag #cycling #handmade #britishmade #workshop #artisan
Dreaming of the holidays? Us too. It's so close we can almost smell summer. Here's one of our bags on holiday cycling around beautiful Nice. #cycling #bikebag #cyclestyle #summer #cyclelove #commutebybike
Here's some buckle loops that have just been made by hand in leather ready for our new production of satchels. They often hang out together until they are old enough to be moved onto a bag. #bikebag #satchel #britishmade #leather #leatherwork #etsy #artisan
Who's loving these lighter evenings? Even just to cycle home from work in the light is glorious. Are you riding home tonight? 
#cycling #commutebybike #satchel #bikelove #lighterevenings #summertime #sunshine #cyclestyle
Hooray, it's the weekend. Time to chill and soak up the day. #cycling #bikebag #weekend #cycle #satchel #bikebag #weekendvibes #oxford #oxfordblue #enjoyabook #reading.
Don't worry... it's coming back in stock very soon, if you are hankering after Mac let us know at HQ and we can reserve you the first of our new stock, freshly made by hand in London. #britishmade #satchel #summer #springcycling #london #primrosehill #soldout #handmade #preorder #summercycling #cyclestyle
Bradley is now back in stock.... the perfect colour for summer cycling. Brighten up your ride. #cyclehappy #bikebag #satchel #yellow #tourdefrance #spring #outsideisfree
It's hump day! Are you cycling? Don't worry... It's basically downhill all the way to the weekend. #humpday #cycling #commutebybike #cyclestyle #britishmade #satchel #red #lovered #outsideisfree #wednesday #wednesdaymotivation

Pinterest

Visit Hill & Ellis's profile on Pinterest.

SUPPORT
F.A.Qs  |  Bespoke  | Stockists | Delivery & Returns | Care & Warranty | Terms & Conditions  |  Privacy Policy |  Contact Us | Member's Club | Sample Sale