Courier "Man Bag" Bag or Rucksac Sweaty Back

cjcp

biondino wrote:

I have one and I've just checked - it easily fits A4 lever arch files. It's a great rucksack - my back does still get sweaty but less so; it holds a lot of stuff (22L) with an expandable bit; it has a rain hood hidden discreetly in a pocket underneath; it has good quality material and zips, several pockets in useful places, and isn't too heavy. Straps are comfy and well-placed. A thorough recommendation.

Excellent. Ta.

Matt_westmids

cjcp wrote:

biondino wrote:

I have one and I've just checked - it easily fits A4 lever arch files. It's a great rucksack - my back does still get sweaty but less so; it holds a lot of stuff (22L) with an expandable bit; it has a rain hood hidden discreetly in a pocket underneath; it has good quality material and zips, several pockets in useful places, and isn't too heavy. Straps are comfy and well-placed. A thorough recommendation.

Excellent. Ta.

I've just filled my bag for tomorrow and can confirm it takes lots of stuff.

lost_in_thought

Greg66 wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Greg66 wrote:

jedster wrote:

The other thing that courier bags say is "paper round". Go on, deny it!

:twisted:

J

Right.

That does it.

Panniers. What do they say? I'll tell you what they say. They say couple in their early 60s riding touring bikes around unappealing parts of the UK or mainland Europe, camping in nudist colonies.

*That's* what panniers say about a person. :twisted:

Spot on.

But at least they don't look like paper boys/girls? :twisted:

So, to extrapolate, a middle-aged bloke with a courier bag = desperately clinging to youth, trying to look hip and groovy like the kids.

A middle aged bloke with panniers = given up trying to be cool and embraced a life of drudgery and boredom.

There must be a middle ground............... some kind of rucksack, maybe?

Mneee, mnee, mnee, mneee.

Haven't you got somewhere else you need to be? :evil: :P

PS. Doesn't everyone know that Werthers are used for grooming? :shock:

Mnee, mnee, mnee, mneee? Is that really the best you can do? :shakes head sadly:

And yes, I needed to be in Wapping eating inferior tapas. Why exactly we thought a tapas place in Wapping would be any good is beyond me. :roll:

woodyonthebeach

Rolf F wrote:

tardie wrote:

You have to be nice to DDD - one day he will rule us all :shock:

I'm pretty sure he isn't allowed outside the M25 so I'm probably safe!

Now I'm not to sure about that. Out the M25 he may be the STIG of cycling. Know ones knows his true identity, or he may morph into a different form

tardie wrote:

I keep all my bits in those cheapy ikea multi-coloured trays...

:shock: Yikes! You must have the worst case of saddle soreness ever!!

Ikea urm. Lets hope they dont start doing flat pack bikes. It could spell the end the of the world

jonginge

cjcp wrote:

biondino wrote:

I have one and I've just checked - it easily fits A4 lever arch files. It's a great rucksack - my back does still get sweaty but less so; it holds a lot of stuff (22L) with an expandable bit; it has a rain hood hidden discreetly in a pocket underneath; it has good quality material and zips, several pockets in useful places, and isn't too heavy. Straps are comfy and well-placed. A thorough recommendation.

Excellent. Ta.

I've got a Bike 1 as well. Recommended. My old rucksack gave me plenty sweaty back and smelt quite bad, quite quickly and needed frequent washing. The Bike 1 has those airflow pad thingies. Now the commute is a dream, a dream i tell you, even in the summer.

I can fit my laptop, clothes, tools, food etc in it no problems. I've used the raincover about twice but it does work and looks rather better than wearing a rain cape over the top of a rucksack

jedster

inferior tapas

What is it with tapas? It seems to be fraught with disappointments. In principle ot should be such a good idea - you graze on lots of small and interesting mediterranean type foodstuffs while quaffing lots of booze and it generally involves chorizo and serrano ham - two of my favourite things (cured meats carcengenic? bah!). Too often though it a ropey load of old ballcocks, isn't it?

J

sorry realise I've breached etiquette by not abusing people for their bag choices. will do better.

cjcp

JonGinge wrote:

food

You mean you do actually eat? :P

rolf_f

woodyonthebeach wrote:

Ikea urm. Lets hope they dont start doing flat pack bikes. It could spell the end the of the world

Lol!

Flordl Bike assembly instructions.

1) Remove medium density fibreboard bike frame from box
2) fit dowel bearings to fork and screw to frame using self tap screws provided

etc etc

jedster wrote:

What is it with tapas? It seems to be fraught with disappointments. .

Glad it isn't just me then!

posh_pedaller

Rolf F wrote:

woodyonthebeach wrote:

Ikea urm. Lets hope they dont start doing flat pack bikes. It could spell the end the of the world

Lol!

Flordl Bike assembly instructions.

1) Remove medium density fibreboard bike frame from box
2) fit dowel bearings to fork and screw to frame using self tap screws provided

etc etc

Or rather, confusing picture instructions so they don't have to pay for inaccurate translations.

And it'll be called some random Swedish word that sounds like it relates to bikes - like 'Peedl' or 'Bjyka' or 'Siklng'.

I'm ordering that backpack - just need something cheap to push it over the £50 limit (but will still be cheaper than the £50 it costs... if you catch my drift). Any ideas?

lost_in_thought

jedster wrote:

inferior tapas

What is it with tapas? It seems to be fraught with disappointments. In principle ot should be such a good idea - you graze on lots of small and interesting mediterranean type foodstuffs while quaffing lots of booze and it generally involves chorizo and serrano ham - two of my favourite things (cured meats carcengenic? bah!). Too often though it a ropey load of old ballcocks, isn't it?

J

sorry realise I've breached etiquette by not abusing people for their bag choices. will do better.

Yeah, I know, even in Spain it's intermittent. Zaragoza has good tapas - not too touristy just yet!

Wapping, otoh...

rhext

posh_pedaller wrote:

I'm ordering that backpack - just need something cheap to push it over the £50 limit (but will still be cheaper than the £50 it costs... if you catch my drift). Any ideas?

Happy to oblige. You need one of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tubus ... 360025257/

And one of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Ortli ... 360007507/

Matt_westmids

posh_pedaller wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

woodyonthebeach wrote:

Ikea urm. Lets hope they dont start doing flat pack bikes. It could spell the end the of the world

Lol!

Flordl Bike assembly instructions.

1) Remove medium density fibreboard bike frame from box
2) fit dowel bearings to fork and screw to frame using self tap screws provided

etc etc

Or rather, confusing picture instructions so they don't have to pay for inaccurate translations.

And it'll be called some random Swedish word that sounds like it relates to bikes - like 'Peedl' or 'Bjyka' or 'Siklng'.

I'm ordering that backpack - just need something cheap to push it over the £50 limit (but will still be cheaper than the £50 it costs... if you catch my drift). Any ideas?

I ordered some fingerless mitts with mine. But I did need a pair I take it you mean so you qualify for the extra 10% off

I brought the rucksack to work today as I'm picking my new bike up on the way home.

It's really comfortable (walking with it anyway) Quite light too considering its got some heavy things in it I would thoroughly recommend one.

biondino

Matt_westmids wrote:

posh_pedaller wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

woodyonthebeach wrote:

Ikea urm. Lets hope they dont start doing flat pack bikes. It could spell the end the of the world

Lol!

Flordl Bike assembly instructions.

1) Remove medium density fibreboard bike frame from box
2) fit dowel bearings to fork and screw to frame using self tap screws provided

etc etc

Or rather, confusing picture instructions so they don't have to pay for inaccurate translations.

And it'll be called some random Swedish word that sounds like it relates to bikes - like 'Peedl' or 'Bjyka' or 'Siklng'.

I'm ordering that backpack - just need something cheap to push it over the £50 limit (but will still be cheaper than the £50 it costs... if you catch my drift). Any ideas?

I ordered some fingerless mitts with mine. But I did need a pair I take it you mean so you qualify for the extra 10% off

Yesterday I bought a crank bros speed lever (£6) and some High5 energy drink (£10). Might either of these work? Also, spare brake pads are a good one.

stuaff

I use a rucksack- not long got a Deuter Bike 1 (like a few others I see!) - and comfortably carried the metaphorical kitchen sink round the IOW on Sunday. And I mean comfortably- no back problem, sweating normally (climb all those hills and you will sweat, but not dripping), shoulders fine. I can only agree with biondino's recommendation, top notch bit of kit. Particularly when you get a good deal on eBay

But if I was able to use panniers on my Jetstream without hideously expensive rack solutions (no mounts and a funny size seat post) I'd have gone that way.

cjcp

Having established that courier bags/satchels are used by poncey, woofter, wannabes*, is Greg T buying a man-sack? :twisted:

*Joke. I was going to add Guardian-readers, but that was a step too far

King Donut

posh_pedaller wrote:

I'm ordering that backpack - just need something cheap to push it over the £50 limit (but will still be cheaper than the £50 it costs... if you catch my drift). Any ideas?

Am I too late to suggest any Green Oil product (degreaser, chain lube etc).

Jay dubbleU

cjcp wrote:

Having established that courier bags/satchels are used by poncey, woofter, wannabes*, is Greg T buying a man-sack? :twisted:

*Joke. I was going to add Guardian-readers, but that was a step too far

Found the perfect bag for you CJ

http://www.dad.info/shop/dadgear/messen ... -flames-8/

cjcp

They're out of stock. Shame. :P

Matt_westmids

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Deuter_Bike_1_Rucksack_2008/5360017347/

Been using it a week now its very good I carry with me

D lock , cable lock, change of clothes, body spray, wipes, lights, keys, work passes, wallet, puncture repair kit, spare inner tubes and food and there's still loads of room left.

The top pocket has a mesh inner which is perfect for my lights and has a ring to hang your keys on which is handy.

It also has a pull out helmet holder and a pull out rain cover in funky bright yellow.

Its pretty light as well and has a special system which stops your back from getting sweaty and its very stable when all the clips are done up.

I'd defiantly buy another one and recommend it to anyone as well.

Im so glad I saved myself some money and bought this instead of panniers.[url][/url]

cjcp

Cheers. Very tempting.

I was saying to G66 on the commute home last Friday that my existing backpack really is humming. But the thing is, I'm very fond of it. Fabreeze (sp.?) may be the answer.

cocone

Then get on a turbo in an unventilated room.

lost_in_thought

cjcp wrote:

Cheers. Very tempting.

I was saying to G66 on the commute home last Friday that my existing backpack really is humming. But the thing is, I'm very fond of it. Fabreeze (sp.?) may be the answer.

Pop it in the washing machine... empty it first though. Thoroughly. I have washed several USB memory sticks...

greg66_tri_v2.0

cjcp wrote:

Cheers. Very tempting.

I was saying to G66 on the commute home last Friday that my existing backpack really is humming. But the thing is, I'm very fond of it. Fabreeze (sp.?) may be the answer.

Not Febreze.

Flames. Flames are your friend.

This is what you want. In all black.

macondo01

Yep I fell for it - a messenger bag, a big one. Came through the door and swallowed me up. I've commuted a week with it trying to feed the right amount of stuff but to no avail. Too little stuff it moves and its a pain, too much its moves and scares me to death. Should have come with a leash thing. And boy put some lycra beneath and its doing the fandango. If I hear someone say cinch it up I'll let it out of its cage!