Do you use a waist bag / bum bag?

CleeRider

I'm talking about rides of 100+ miles. Is it normal to use something like this to carry all your chicken sandwiches, malt loaf, energy bars, gilet, arm warmers and perhaps even a 3rd bottle?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/omm-waist-pouch ... 5360446276

I don't like the thought of all my food getting squashed in my jersey pocket so what's the best solution please?

alex222

I'd be surprised if you need that much extra capacity for a 100 mile ride.

CleeRider

The bag is only 3.5ltrs capacity - in case the bag in the picture looks big.
I'd like info on what everyone uses to carry all this stuff on long rides if it's not this. I can't fit all the stuff that I listed above in my jersey pocket and my saddle bag is full.

Strith

Jersey pockets and a small saddle bag.
If I'm on the kind of ride where I'm going to be eating sandwiches then I'll just stop at a pub/cafe etc. If I'm on a training ride I'll be carrying gels/bars, a 100 miles worth of which I can easily fit in my jersey pockets.

If you really need to carry so much stuff, maybe try one of those massive ortlieb saddle bags.

StillGoing

CleeRider wrote:

I'm talking about rides of 100+ miles. Is it normal to use something like this to carry all your chicken sandwiches, malt loaf, energy bars, gilet, arm warmers and perhaps even a 3rd bottle?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/omm-waist-pouch ... 5360446276

I don't like the thought of all my food getting squashed in my jersey pocket so what's the best solution please?

A small saddle bag is all you need even for a 100 mile ride. Put all the stuff you don't need access to while riding in it such as spare tub or inner tubes (depending on whether you ride clinchers or tubs), multi tool, Co2 pump and cartridges, split link, and use your jersey pockets for the stuff you will need access to such as food or supplements.

You don't need the feast you've described in your opening post for a 100 mile ride and 2 750ml water bottles are fine; just fill up somewhere when you start to empty the 2nd one.

kajjal

It depends on what facilities are on your route, the weather and how tough the route is. When I used to to do very long XC mountain bike rides in the middle of nowhere in very hot weather I would get through four water bottles. On other routes with shops / pubs on the way carried much less and bought what I needed more on the way.

sloppyschleckonds

Take a rucksack or camelback

frisbee

I wouldn't want something around my waist digging in for 100 miles.

Wouldn't want to use a camelback on a road bike either.

crescent

I find that riding with any kind of strap around my waist or chest is pretty restrictive and prevents me from breathing efficiently. I would try and rationalise what you carry. Ask yourself if you really need everything or is it just 'nice to have'. A few basic tools and repair items and some compact food items if you don't want to stop can easily fit in a small seat pack or jersey pockets. Otherwise take some cash and buy sandwiches or replacement drinks on the way.

mercia_man

That OMM waist bag is really good. I use one for carrying compulsory weatherproof kit for fell racing. The elastic straps cinch the contents down and the side "wings" stabilise everything.

I recently tried mine out on the bike when I wanted to carry some library books as well as the usual mini pump and race jacket. It was great. I didn't notice it digging into my waist at all and there was no bouncing around from it. I normally carry everything in a little seat pack and back pockets. But I think now I would use the OMM waist bag if I was going a long way and wanted to carry more than the basics.

MountainMonster

Most people hate the idea of a Camelbak for road bikes, but I use mine quite regularly. It is just too convenient not having to deal with bottles, and also comes with storage space. Very useful.

People need to stop worrying about how "bad" it is.

kajjal

I now just use a small , lightweight 10l rucksack now. After 4 hours of hard mountain biking I don't even know its there until I stop. It has a windstopper top, food, water, first aid kit and a few tools. For road biking I just have bottles on the frame, museli bars in my jersey pockets and tools / tubes in a small under saddle bag.

Best just to use what suits you.

hipshot

Ideal for carrying chicken sandwiches.



Or you could just carry a fiver and buy it on route. Much easier when going up hills.

philwint

My approach relies on the limited storage in small saddle back and pockets to prevent me from carrying too much junk.

So "what can i fit in my pockets" not "I need to take all this 'stuff' what do i need to carry it in"

For a long run as you describe that will be: Phone, wallet, small cafe lock, 4x gels, cap, glasses bag, and one of: gillet & arm warmers, windproof, or waterproof.

barrowmatt

Those OMM bags are designed for people running 100 miles so should be fine on a bike.

I prefer the buy on route option though

IanRCarter

Another option is a lightweight pannier rack such as this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tortec-ultralite-rear-rack/ and then a rack bag eg http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-dryline-rack-pack/

It's going to weigh more than the bum bag or rucksack options but I prefer having the weight on the bike myself, rather than carrying it on my body. I know a few people who will use this sort of thing on 200km+ Audax rides and I use one for my commute.

dennisn

hipshot wrote:

Ideal for carrying chicken sandwiches.



Or you could just carry a fiver and buy it on route. Much easier when going up hills.

Best laugh I've had all week.
What's that red thing? :?

Druidor

Wouldnt want something round me for that distance

Why not use a frame bag

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/scicon-fuel-bag/

gubber12345

dennisn wrote:

hipshot wrote:

Ideal for carrying chicken sandwiches.



Or you could just carry a fiver and buy it on route. Much easier when going up hills.

Best laugh I've had all week.
What's that red thing? :?

laughed myself at that too....put a microwave in there and make your dinner when your at it

desweller

dennisn wrote:

hipshot wrote:

Ideal for carrying chicken sandwiches.



Or you could just carry a fiver and buy it on route. Much easier when going up hills.

Best laugh I've had all week.
What's that red thing? :?

Fuel bottle for stove?

Mark_P

I used to wear one on club rides to carry my pump as well as things that tended to fall out of my jersey pockets. I know the purists like to shake their heads and tut-tut, but you use the equipment that's available. I didn't find it restrictive, and I had no problems keeping up with the head-shakers. I say go for it, if you feel the need.

keef66

If I'm doing an all day ride I go all touring and strap on a Carradice Barley saddlebag. Loads of room for food, tools, tubes, maps, phone, clothing etc. Just have fig rolls and jelly babies in the jersey pockets for on the go snacking.

I certainly wouldn't want anything on my back / round my waist for a long ride.

Monty Dog

Bum bag = quick way to ruin a pair a pair of decent shorts. Wore one for an all-day unsupported ride and ruined a pair of Assos shorts as it wore the lycra see-through over my cockyx.

mercia_man

Monty Dog wrote:

Bum bag = quick way to ruin a pair a pair of decent shorts. Wore one for an all-day unsupported ride and ruined a pair of Assos shorts as it wore the lycra see-through over my cockyx.

I'm sure that wouldn't be an issue with the OMM waist bag considered by the OP. They have a soft padded ventilated surface which fits against the small of your back and your hips. It stays in place without bouncing or rubbing your shorts. Because the bag is so well designed (probably the most popular waist bag for fell racing and mountain marathons where bouncing about would be a major issue) I reckon it's well suited for cycling.

I used to be like a lot of the critics who have posted above. I didn't fancy having anything on my back or waist on a bike because I thought it would be uncomfortable, bouncy and sweaty. I was wrong. The OMM waist bag works really well for cycling and I intend to use it when riding long distances in future.

IrishMac

God almighty no. stop at a shop to replenish water and food or even get a bracket to put a bottle cage on your handlebars. but please dont wear a bag like that