Best cycle rucksack ?

VTech
VTech Posts: 4,736
edited June 2013 in Road buying advice
I'm looking to start cycling to the office now I no longer need to take my son to college and am looking for a Hugh quality rucksack that's easy fitting, usable and good to fit a laptop in.

Any ideas ?
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  • Hoopdriver
    Hoopdriver Posts: 2,023
    Use panniers instead. Easier to carry, no sweaty back, and if you have an 'off'' you are far less likely to smash your laptop - or injure yourself with that chunky thing nestled right next to your spine.
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  • tomisitt
    tomisitt Posts: 257
    Kriega R20. Designed for motorcyclists, but superb for cycling. Has a "quad lock" system that keeps it in place, a waist strap, plenty of compression straps, wand eather-proof zips. I don't find it too sweaty, and it takes a laptop, and a change of clothes. Have a gander at www.kriega.com/r20/
  • markwb79
    markwb79 Posts: 937
    I use a Ortleib Cor 13 I think its called. Love that its 100% water proof. bit tight if you carry a laptop as you can't stretch it in any way.
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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    I use a Deuter Superbike but others bags are available. :wink:

    I find it does everything required, has a built-in rain cover, expands, has lots of nooks & crannies, camel-bak (not that I use it), a helmet holder on the outside for when you are off the bike and padded in such a way that I don't get a sweaty back. Well designed specifically for cyclists.

    Try using the search function. This has been covered a few times.
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Deuter produce a good range of rucksacks - my Race X-Air has served me well for 11 years. It has a suspended mesh harness which minimises sweatiness.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • shamrock134
    shamrock134 Posts: 714
    I can recommend Deuter, Ortlieb and Osprey.

    Almost bought Rapha backpack but came to my senses when I looked again at the price!
  • simonhead
    simonhead Posts: 1,399
    I spent a long time finding the right thing. I have a Camelbak Blowfish which i find most comfortable, I wanted something that is multi use, i do quite a bit of hill walking and this was the best i could find for commuting and walking.
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  • sassse
    sassse Posts: 64
    For me it is the Deuteur transalpine... I have womens specific 28SL.

    Has a rain cover, helmet holder, 2 compartments, enough room for my laptop, clothes, tools and food and fits really well.

    But these thingsare personal, would suggest looking at a few and trying them on for fit, as this is crucial to compfort on the bike.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    Stanley222 wrote:
    Have a look at Alpkit
    Not as many features as some and it depends what you want to carry but I have a great rucksack that's 100% waterproof (and still waterproof after over a years use) that cost me £20 delivered!!!
    came in to recommend this
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  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    +1 Deuter
  • gloomyandy
    gloomyandy Posts: 520
    How far is your commute? Personally I wouldn't like to carry a bag more then 10 miles or so. Will you need to carry a lock (they can be very heavy/bulky)? I use a rack and pannier (but then I do have a touring bike which I use for my commute) then just bung everything in it. The pannier is Ortlieb and has lasted me well for a number of years and trips.
  • VTech
    VTech Posts: 4,736
    My commute is 11.2m each way, I wont need a lock as I can take the bike into the office with me, I just need to carry a laptop and maybe a pair of trousers, shirt and shoes.
    Living MY dream.
  • hulla the hulla
    hulla the hulla Posts: 338
    leave work clothes at work in a suit carrier along with washbag, towel etc save you having to carry it all and refresh as and when you drive in. then find somewhere to lock your lappy at work and leave work at work ;)
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  • VTech
    VTech Posts: 4,736
    hulla the hulla wrote:
    leave work clothes at work in a suit carrier along with washbag, towel etc save you having to carry it all and refresh as and when you drive in. then find somewhere to lock your lappy at work and leave work at work ;)


    I could leave the clothes at work but the laptop is needed wherever I go, even on a night out its left in the car just in case.
    Living MY dream.
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    VTech wrote:
    My commute is 11.2m each way, I wont need a lock as I can take the bike into the office with me, I just need to carry a laptop and maybe a pair of trousers, shirt and shoes.
    If you are commuting every day, leave a spare pair of shoes, belt etc at the office.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    I asked this very question over in commuting chat a few months ago and got some useful advice. Go check out the thread. I went for the Deuter Race Air and it is excellent, but it sits quite high so you do feel it touching the back of your neck if ever you position yourself towards anything remotely aero.

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