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Gear Guides

Top Gear for Commuting in the Rain

Commuting in the rain doesn’t have to mean you (and your stuff!) wind up soaked by the time you arrive. With the right waterproof or water-resistant gear, your workday essentials will stay protecte...

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Chrome Waterproof Bags

City life doesn’t stop when the clouds roll in—and neither do you. From late-night shows to early train rides, you need a bag that keeps moving and keeps your gear dry. That’s why we built two styl...

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Chrome Skate Bags

Ever wish you had the right bag to carry your board? Say no more. Go from board to bike with a few of our fan favorite Chrome bags that carry your board so you don't have to. Barrage Cargo - On...

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Chrome X Panaracer

4/15/2023 We made our first Chrome shoe 12 years ago, building on our mission to make functional, durable gear that works on and off the bike. When we started making bags for bike messengers in Den...

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Meet the Artist: Squid Bikes

The homies at Squid don’t need any introduction. They’re royalty in the DIY world and they let their bikes do the talking on and off the trail. From ripping UCI courses to organizing bandit tracklo...

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Chrome X Gay's Okay Pride Collaboration

In 2021, Gay’s Okay Cycling and Chrome Industries collaborated on a cycling cap to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community during pride month, with 100% of profits being donated to causes supporting the r...

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Citizen Donation: Trips for Kids

We're giving back for Giving Tuesday, one Citizen bag at a time. Through our Chrome Gives Back program, we donate 2% of all Citizen Messenger Bag sales, and this season's donations are going to T...