Timbuk2

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Commuter with bag
Commuter with bag

Timbuk2 is a San Francisco-based company, started in 1989[1], that specializes in making ready-made and custom-made messenger bags. The messenger bags are constructed from waterproof ballistic nylon or cordura. It is now owned by the Irvine, California private equity firm VMG Equity Partners.[2]

Timbuk2 was founded by former bike messenger Rob Honeycutt[3]. The company was originally named Scumbags, but was changed to Timbuk2 in 1990. The name Timbuk2 was inspired in part by the American rock band Timbuk3.[4]

"DeeDog" in color black-gold-black
"DeeDog" in color black-gold-black

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  1. ^ Timbuk2 Hires New Chief Operating Officer. Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (2007-11-06). Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
  2. ^ Timbuk2 Acquired by Private Equity Investors (2005-10-04). Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
  3. ^ Sarkar, Pia. "Facing economic reality", San Francisco Chronicle, 2004-11-09. Retrieved on 2008-01-26. 
  4. ^ Timbuk2 - Our Timeline. Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
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