Cycling Musette
Now in full-grain leather (Grizzly shown)
NEW! Secure, quick-release metal buckle

Vitesse Cycling Musette

Now comes in Grizzly and Walnut leather


-722 in stock

The perfectly simple style of the Vitesse Cycling Musette will win you over with its versatility and vintage aesthetic. Its open interior and two pockets make it just the right size for carrying a few essentials, including laptops in their own sleeve. Now available in full-grain leather. 


Carrying more? See the medium Vitesse Musette Plus or the large Vitesse Messenger Bag.


For a similar style, see the professional Executive Leather Messenger ($379) with built-in sleeves for two devices.  

All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.


Material:

  • Waxed Canvas
  • Full-grain Leather
  • More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

  • Waxed Canvas:
  • 13" - 16" (l) x 2.75” (w) x 10.5” (h); 1.2lbs.
    33.02 - 40.64 (l) x 6.98 (w) x 26.67 (h) cm; 0.60 kg

  • Leather:
  • 13” - 16" (l) x 2.75” (w) x 10.5” (h); 36 oz.
    33.02 - 40.64 (l) x 1.27-6.98 (w) x 26.67 (h) cm; 1.02 kg

FEATURES

  • Open interior lets you carry an assortment of items. 
  • Secure the flap with a paragliding-style buckle. Open easily with one hand and close with a click.
  • Wide, adjustable nylon strap is sewn at an angle for comfort. Wear as a crossbody or shoulder bag.
  • Main compartment with interior pockets has space for both small personal items and larger gear.
  • Full-grain leather top handle provided for a quick grab.
  • OPTIONAL: Martexin™ Original Wax can be used to touch-up and and freshen the wax on your bag.
SHIPPING:
  • Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping. Details.
  • International: 2-3 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

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GeckoVilla (Michigan, United States)
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02/22/2023
Purchased as a gift

I bought this for my son who was embarking on a new job (he was the one who found you on the internet)! And I purchased it at his request :)

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Michael S. (California, United States)
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02/14/2023
Great bag

Simple and functional, and very well made. Just what I was looking for.

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Humza A. (California, United States)
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02/10/2023
beautiful and functional bag

needed a bag for the weekends and this is perfect. can carry a few books, or a laptop (fits my 16" macbook pro), along with some accessories. looks great! got the leather grizzly option and I love it.

If you have a lot of stuff you want to carry, i would suggest going bigger, but this is the perfect form factor and size for my needs.

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HEIDI L. (Ohio, United States)
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01/20/2023
Vitesse Cycling Musette

Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Fit everything I needed without being bulky.

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Clint N. (Arizona, United States)
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12/11/2022
Fantastic Musette

Just wanted to send a note regarding my new Musette. I just got back from a business trip in Germany and the bag performed exactly as I had hoped. I’ll be enjoying this for a long time to come. Thanks again for such a great quality and classic product!

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Vitesse Cycling Musette

BikeHugger - June 3, 2015

“What do I like the most about it? Just a simple musette to toss an iPad, wallet, battery, cord, and snack in for the commute or ride into town for a meeting.”

SIZE GUIDE

The Vitesse Cycling Musette can fit devices up to 12.8” x 8.75”. We recommend storing your laptop or tablet in a protective WaterField Sleeve. These devices can fit in your Musette:

 

  1. MacBook:
    • 14" MacBook Pro M2
    • 13” MacBook Pro M2
    • 13" MacBook Air M2
       
  2. iPad:
    • 12.9" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
       
  3. Microsoft Surface:
    • Surface Laptop 5 (13.5" & 15")
    • Surface Pro 9 with Type Cover
       
  4. Other Confirmed devices:
    • Dell XPS 13
    • Pixel Slate
    • HP Spectre X360
    • Lenovo Yoga 720
  5. Customer-vetted Devices - From Customer Reviews:
    • Leica Q, Q2 (Guy., Bideford, GB), (Tom T., Vacaville, US)

IT'S ELEGANTLY SIMPLE

The minimalist design and open interior lets you carry whatever you need in this versatile, lightweight bag.  

“The WaterField Vitesse Cycling Musette is a comfortable bag that's unfussy and not trying to do anything other than be a perfectly simple little bag.” 
- Wirecutter (New York Times), April 27, 2020

HEAVY-DUTY 15 OZ. WAXED CANVAS

Not all waxed canvas bags are created equal. Lower quality bags use 6 oz. canvas. The majority designated as “durable” use 12 oz. canvas. At 15 oz., our waxed canvas exceeds what is commonly sold in the market, yet it's still lightweight. It has a naturally rugged, distressed look and can be re-waxed to freshen it up. 

The canvas comes from a reputable U.S. mill that has produced these fabrics since 1930. This specialized textile is coated with Martexin Original Wax™ and shouldn't require much cleaning. Stains can be wiped off with a damp cloth. 

HOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR CANVAS

Keep your bag Vitesse Cycling Musette looking new by applying wax when you think it needs a little refresh. Although you can use any wax, you may want to try Martexin Original Wax™ which was initially used to coat your canvas bag. 

FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

No skimping. We use full grain, natural leather. It's the toughest part of the hide with the tightest grain. It's also the most expensive and lasts the longest.  

 

We use “distressed” leather that bears the marks of the cow, so you can tell it's the real thing. Over the years, you'll leave your own marks, too, and the gorgeous patina that develops will bear your hallmark. 

 

Your full-grain leather Vitesse Cycling Musette will look better and better the more you use it. 

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER BAG

We generally recommend leaving the full-grain leather of your bag alone, letting it develop its own unique patina over time. You can spruce up the distressed leather that we use by applying heat from a hair dryer and spreading the leather oils around to smooth them out.

 

You may also want to freshen up the leather with a bit of leather conditioner. Upon application, the leather may darken a bit, so test the reaction first on a spot that's not highly visible, like the bottom of the bag. 

 

Although this video demonstrates how to care for another WaterField leather bag, the method also applies to your Leather Vitesse Cycling Musette

THE MUSETTE BACKSTORY

In the cycle racing community, musettes are used to store lunch so riders can eat while on the bike. The musette's simple, roomy interior is ideal for carrying assorted replenishments and makes it easy to quickly access. 

 

WaterField's Vitesse Musette Collection takes the musette beyond its cycling roots, adding modern features to make it more comfortable, funcitonal, and stylish for everyday use. You can even insert a laptop or tablet in a protective sleeve in your Vitesse Cycling Musette. 

THE VITESSE MUSETTE COLLECTION

 

The Vitesse Musette Collection has a straightforward, uncomplicated design — ideal for your minimalist, lightweight everyday carry. Choose from three sizes: the small Vitesse Cycling Musette, the medium Vitesse Musette Plus, and the large Vitesse Messenger Bag

 

Made from premium waxed canvas.