Courier "Man Bag" Bag or Rucksac Sweaty Back

biondino

DonDaddyD wrote:

My Knog bag is so comfortable it actually makes the idea of wearing a rucksack while cycling a stupid one.

There are no gains wearing a rucksack over my Knog bag. (They also make superb bike lights).

How can you fit a change of clothes in there when it already contains your lute?

DonDaddyD

I'm secure enough to be unphased by anything any of you say!

And just to clarify, I manage to carry the following:

D-lock
2 cable locks
Underwear
socks
Trousers
Shirt
My good watch
Mini pump
Wallet
Bike lights
Batteries
tyre levers
multi tool
spare inner tube
Luch for work.

It's stylish, comfortable, the big reflective strap around the main body of the bag is practical and its ergonomically right. So nerr! :P

bluesacs

DonD you forgot to mention your lipstick and the Gay Guide to London Musicals

bigease

I use a rucksac, always have. I do not have any experience with Courier bags, but they just don't look as stable.

I don't mind about the sweat problem, as I shower and change at work.

Stuey01

DonDaddyD wrote:

It's stylish,

reeeeeeaaaally?

And I thought you were cool with your venom jersey.

ride_whenever

lost_in_thought wrote:

Blue bar tape! More longevity than the white... blue hudz... And blue tyres = good plan!

Anyone know which hudz fit onto dia compe drop levers?

Also on the OP, courier bags, I carry a laptop, mouse, cd-drive, lunch, clothes, a d-lock, pump, CO2, three innertubes, levers, 3 multi-tools, two pairs of sunglasses and a couple of pairs of gloves in mine fine (it's the crumpler laptop one with the cool sleeve in it)

When I need to carry a lot of stuff on my bike then I use my camelbak that i got for mtbing, smaller capacity, but has straps so i can stick waterproofs and megaphone on the outside.

Aside, megaphones are great for scolding drivers...

I'd never fit racks to my bike, it would be criminal, plus expensive as I use three different bikes for commuting, one of which you could never fit a rack to at all.

il_principe

lost_in_thought wrote:

jashburnham wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

@ the fact that this was the reason you chose to +1...

Also, I like the Pearson's new look.

That had nothing to with it!

Next step for the Pearson is new blue tires. P*nctured at the weekend for the first time in ages, I think the tires are finally on their way out. Also, now summer is on the way i think new bar tape is called for...

Blue bar tape! More longevity than the white... blue hudz... And blue tyres = good plan!

But then I'd need this saddle:



Argh! Supposed to be having a cheap month, saving for holiday money - off to Turkey in 3 weeks, plus GF's bday in early June, yet finger is hovering over new saddle, tape and tires, and i'm wondering if hudz would fit cane creek levers!

Damn you Olivia!

:shock:

Jay dubbleU

lost_in_thought wrote:

I love my panniers, no sweaty back, but I can understand why others don't share my enthusiasm for them.

On that basis, I voted rucksack. However, I have never tried a courier bag, so am probably not best placed to comment on the relative merits of the two options.

A courier bag is much more achingly hip, dahling dahling dahling.

I'm with Lit on this - tried rucksack - panniers are much more civilised, no sweaty back and better balance on the bike

tardington

I voted Man-bag, though I do use both...

I also have a carradice rack pack, for transporting my pipe and slippers.

DDD that knog thing is pretty ugly, sorry! A courier bag has be the right shape!

lost_in_thought

jashburnham wrote:

But then I'd need this saddle:



Argh! Supposed to be having a cheap month, saving for holiday money - off to Turkey in 3 weeks, plus GF's bday in early June, yet finger is hovering over new saddle, tape and tires, and i'm wondering if hudz would fit cane creek levers!

Damn you Olivia!

:shock:

Noice! I think you should do it. DOOOOO EEEEEEEET....

Bwahahahahahaaaaaaaa :twisted:

Agent57

Depends how much I'm carrying and how heavy it is. Lots/heavy stuff, I wear my padded Camelback. Few/small light items, I wear my 30+-year-old musette.

Greg T

Greg66 wrote:

Plus: your rucksack specifically? It looks ghey. Or maybe you make it look ghey. I haven't decided.

You mean you haven't had the cojones to ask me out you you great Queg.

Ditch and go courier. And get a bulky chain lock and wear it round your waist...

I'm considering getting a length of this cut off for me, that's me inspecting my new chain - do you like my hat?

lost_in_thought

Greg T wrote:

I'm considering getting a length of this cut off for me, that's me inspecting my new chain - do you like my hat?

Yeah, but your trousers are a tad high of waist for my liking....

Greg 'call me Isambard' T

How on earth does someone end up called Isambard Kingdom?

Matt_westmids

I have been using a man bag up until recently but from now on with the bike I will be carrying more stuff so have recently invested in one of these Rucksacks:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Deute ... 360017347/

cjcp

Matt_westmids wrote:

I have been using a man bag up until recently but from now on with the bike I will be carrying more stuff so have recently invested in one of these Rucksacks:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Deute ... 360017347/

Now, this is what I'm talking about! I gotta get me one of those bad boys.

tardington

lost_in_thought wrote:

Greg T wrote:

I'm considering getting a length of this cut off for me, that's me inspecting my new chain - do you like my hat?

Yeah, but your trousers are a tad high of waist for my liking....

Greg 'call me Isambard' T

How on earth does someone end up called Isambard Kingdom?

It's better than being called Menlove!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Menlove_Edwards

Matt_westmids

cjcp wrote:

Matt_westmids wrote:

I have been using a man bag up until recently but from now on with the bike I will be carrying more stuff so have recently invested in one of these Rucksacks:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Deute ... 360017347/

Now, this is what I'm talking about! I gotta get me one of those bad boys.

Yep it looks quite swish and has rave reviews from the research I've done won't be using it now till Teusday thought otherwise I would of let you know how I got on with it.

prawny

King Donut wrote:

prawny wrote:

I go for massive seat bag every time 8)

They make me nervous!

Nervous? Why? In a backs against the wall way?

I love it, it does look poo I admit, but its just the right size for lunch, shirt, boxers, 2 tubes, minipump, wallet, multitool and work passes. I can even squeeze a base layer in there if it warms up during the day.

woodyonthebeach

tardie wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

Greg T wrote:

I'm considering getting a length of this cut off for me, that's me inspecting my new chain - do you like my hat?

Yeah, but your trousers are a tad high of waist for my liking....

Greg 'call me Isambard' T

How on earth does someone end up called Isambard Kingdom?

It's better than being called Menlove!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Menlove_Edwards

that is just harsh. what possible evil did he commit against his parents to be given a name like that

the_hundredth_idiot

I'm a recent convert to the man bag/messenger bag fad. I now have three!
>> a Rapha Musette which I use most days - it's more of a man bag than a messenger bag but has enough space for wallet, Blackberry, phone, keys, waterproof jacket, and still plenty of space left - I can even fit my (small) company laptop in it if I have to.
>> a large Crumpler messenger/laptop bag which I use when I bring in clean shirts and so on. It's enormous and I wouldn't want to carry any more on my back than that can hold. If I was carrying more, I'd be looking into pannier options and a touring bike.
>> a (slightly) smaller Crumpler bag which I mostly use as a "daddy" bag and my wife has pretty much decided is actually hers.

If you just carry a few bits and pieces around, there shouldn't be too much weight on your back to cause a problem. Get a bag with a "third leg" stability strap which, in my experience, stops it moving around on your back.

I'm not sure I'd want a messenger bag for a really long ride but it's perfect for commuting and mooching around town. Plus, when you get off your bike, a messenger bag is so much cooler than the American/European teenager on a trip to London look which you get by using a rucksack.

It might be a fad. Who cares? Buy it, look cool and if (after a few years) you change your mind and want a rucksack, buy one of those too! (Aren't you a ludicrously overpaid City lawyer? You can afford £50 to £100 on a new bag.)

My vote would actually be for a medium sized Timbuk2 messenger bag at £60. CycleSurgery at Spitalfields market had a decent selection when I was in there the other day. If I could justify (to SWMBO) another bag, that's what I'd get.

cjcp

Matt_westmids wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Matt_westmids wrote:

I have been using a man bag up until recently but from now on with the bike I will be carrying more stuff so have recently invested in one of these Rucksacks:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Deute ... 360017347/

Now, this is what I'm talking about! I gotta get me one of those bad boys.

Yep it looks quite swish and has rave reviews from the research I've done won't be using it now till Teusday thought otherwise I would of let you know how I got on with it.

Would be interested to know what you think of it. If I buy a new one, it needs to hold A4 lever arch files.

Mickey Eye

Ortlieb Velocity rucksack. Still slightly sweaty back but raised foam sections cool you quite effectively. All the same Ortlieb waterproofing and build quality. Also isn't a man bag.

greg66_tri_v2.0

cjcp wrote:

Would be interested to know what you think of it. If I buy a new one, it needs to hold A4 lever arch files.

Two? Plus a laptop? And miscellaneous other crap?

This courier bag will do nicely, sir.

Go on. You know you want to.

You're worrying that you'll feel dirty if you do.

And you will. But you'll love it. :twisted:

il_principe

The Hundredth Idiot wrote:

I'm a recent convert to the man bag/messenger bag fad. I now have three!
>> a Rapha Musette which I use most days - .

So someone has actually bought one of these!

cjcp

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Would be interested to know what you think of it. If I buy a new one, it needs to hold A4 lever arch files.

Two? Plus a laptop? And miscellaneous other crap?

This courier bag will do nicely, sir.

Go on. You know you want to.

You're worrying that you'll feel dirty if you do.

And you will. But you'll love it. :twisted:

Sorry, but when I read "courier bag", I just think of a satchel.

And I'm not using a satchel. :P

NGale

Rucksack for me. I carry my uniform shirt and a few bits in it, so even if I get a sweaty back I can get changed and freshen up before work

tried panniers on my old bike, didn't work for me

Matt_westmids

cjcp wrote:

Matt_westmids wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Matt_westmids wrote:

I have been using a man bag up until recently but from now on with the bike I will be carrying more stuff so have recently invested in one of these Rucksacks:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Deute ... 360017347/

Now, this is what I'm talking about! I gotta get me one of those bad boys.

Yep it looks quite swish and has rave reviews from the research I've done won't be using it now till Teusday thought otherwise I would of let you know how I got on with it.

Would be interested to know what you think of it. If I buy a new one, it needs to hold A4 lever arch files.

Just from looking at it. It will easily do this with room to spare. 8)

greg66_tri_v2.0

cjcp wrote:

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Would be interested to know what you think of it. If I buy a new one, it needs to hold A4 lever arch files.

Two? Plus a laptop? And miscellaneous other crap?

This courier bag will do nicely, sir.

Go on. You know you want to.

You're worrying that you'll feel dirty if you do.

And you will. But you'll love it. :twisted:

Sorry, but when I read "courier bag", I just think of a satchel.

And I'm not using a satchel. :P

Oh dear.

Does that open up all those suppressed memories of being the new boy at the new school? Big kids stealing your dinner money? No one telling you which is your coat peg? Bogwashing? Unspeakable incidents with a vacuum cleaner?

Thought so.

Put it all behind you. Courier bags are not like satchels. Courier bags are for tough, manly men.

woodyonthebeach

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Would be interested to know what you think of it. If I buy a new one, it needs to hold A4 lever arch files.

Two? Plus a laptop? And miscellaneous other crap?

This courier bag will do nicely, sir.

Go on. You know you want to.

You're worrying that you'll feel dirty if you do.

And you will. But you'll love it. :twisted:

Sorry, but when I read "courier bag", I just think of a satchel.

And I'm not using a satchel. :P

Oh dear.

Does that open up all those suppressed memories of being the new boy at the new school? Big kids stealing your dinner money? No one telling you which is your coat peg? Bogwashing? Unspeakable incidents with a vacuum cleaner?

Thought so.

Put it all behind you. Courier bags are not like satchels. Courier bags are for tough, manly men.

depends if you have tough manly courier bag

NGale

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Would be interested to know what you think of it. If I buy a new one, it needs to hold A4 lever arch files.

Two? Plus a laptop? And miscellaneous other crap?

This courier bag will do nicely, sir.

Go on. You know you want to.

You're worrying that you'll feel dirty if you do.

And you will. But you'll love it. :twisted:

Sorry, but when I read "courier bag", I just think of a satchel.

And I'm not using a satchel. :P

Oh dear.

Does that open up all those suppressed memories of being the new boy at the new school? Big kids stealing your dinner money? No one telling you which is your coat peg? Bogwashing? Unspeakable incidents with a vacuum cleaner?

Thought so.

Put it all behind you. Courier bags are not like satchels. Courier bags are for tough, manly men.

Courier bags are for ponces :roll: sweat like a man for heavens sake