Backpack or not to backpack...that is the question?
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Imaginary shoes fit nicely inside an imaginary bag on an imaginary ride, sorry to hear about your imaginary issues during though
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KingstonGraham wrote:Tyresome wrote:KingstonGraham wrote:Need a spare wheel just in case.
Many a true word spoken in jest. I was doing a 170 odd mile solo ride last year, and someone drove straight into the back of my bike whilst I was stopped in the ASL by Eel brook Common, down near Parson’s green ( 75 odd miles into the ride / from home ). I wish I had a spare wheel with me on that occasion. I did manage to get a new rear wheel, which I managed to find in a very handy LBS ( Chelsea Bikes ) which wasn’t too far up the road ( by the World’s End pub ). One of the things I take with me on a long solo ride, is a pair of trainers, in case I end up with a long walk, after just such a major issue, so it was a good job I had the rucksack on that day, as I had a bit of a walk to the cafe I waited for the bike to be fixed in.
What happens if you find yourself caught out in an electric storm, and need to shelter in a bar, and they have a dress code that doesn't allow people in wearing trainers? You need to carry another pair of shoes. Don't want to be caught out.
I didn’t think of that. I better make sure I write it down, in case I forget.0 -
I have one of these that I take on every ride.
https://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/bianc ... mpact.html
Very compact and fits nicely into a jersey pocket and can accommodate a multi-tool, levers, patches, elastoplast, antiseptic wipe, quick link, cable ties, cash, keys - all things I have needed on occasion. It also takes a very small Birzman pump
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/birzman-mini-a ... nyEALw_wcB
- to be fair the pump is not the best but does a job in an emergency if I don't have a CO2 cartridge.
Another negative for back packs, I have found, is that the straps can limit your chest expansion and breathing efficency.Bianchi ImpulsoBMC Teammachine SLR02 01Trek Domane AL3“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. “ ~H.G. Wells Edit - "Unless it's a BMX"0 -
Tyresome wrote:KingstonGraham wrote:Tyresome wrote:KingstonGraham wrote:Need a spare wheel just in case.
Many a true word spoken in jest. I was doing a 170 odd mile solo ride last year, and someone drove straight into the back of my bike whilst I was stopped in the ASL by Eel brook Common, down near Parson’s green ( 75 odd miles into the ride / from home ). I wish I had a spare wheel with me on that occasion. I did manage to get a new rear wheel, which I managed to find in a very handy LBS ( Chelsea Bikes ) which wasn’t too far up the road ( by the World’s End pub ). One of the things I take with me on a long solo ride, is a pair of trainers, in case I end up with a long walk, after just such a major issue, so it was a good job I had the rucksack on that day, as I had a bit of a walk to the cafe I waited for the bike to be fixed in.
What happens if you find yourself caught out in an electric storm, and need to shelter in a bar, and they have a dress code that doesn't allow people in wearing trainers? You need to carry another pair of shoes. Don't want to be caught out.
I didn’t think of that. I better make sure I write it down, in case I forget.
I assume you carry your Filofax with you at all times.0 -
KingstonGraham wrote:
I assume you carry your Filofax with you at all times.
Full leather-bound desk diary. Tyremuncher never leaves home without it...0 -
Imposter wrote:KingstonGraham wrote:
I assume you carry your Filofax with you at all times.
Full leather-bound desk diary. Tyremuncher never leaves home without it...
I imagine it more to be one of those Fun Fax things that all the kids from the 80's had.0 -
I never leave home without it.KingstonGraham wrote:Tyresome wrote:KingstonGraham wrote:Tyresome wrote:KingstonGraham wrote:Need a spare wheel just in case.
Many a true word spoken in jest. I was doing a 170 odd mile solo ride last year, and someone drove straight into the back of my bike whilst I was stopped in the ASL by Eel brook Common, down near Parson’s green ( 75 odd miles into the ride / from home ). I wish I had a spare wheel with me on that occasion. I did manage to get a new rear wheel, which I managed to find in a very handy LBS ( Chelsea Bikes ) which wasn’t too far up the road ( by the World’s End pub ). One of the things I take with me on a long solo ride, is a pair of trainers, in case I end up with a long walk, after just such a major issue, so it was a good job I had the rucksack on that day, as I had a bit of a walk to the cafe I waited for the bike to be fixed in.
What happens if you find yourself caught out in an electric storm, and need to shelter in a bar, and they have a dress code that doesn't allow people in wearing trainers? You need to carry another pair of shoes. Don't want to be caught out.
I didn’t think of that. I better make sure I write it down, in case I forget.
I assume you carry your Filofax with you at all times.0 -
Here’s a 172 ( odd ) miler that I do in the summer, I use a backpack for this one as well. I’ve got to have somewhere to store my Mankini and sun cream for when I reach Brighton.0 -
Crescent wrote:
Another negative for back packs, I have found, is that the straps can limit your chest expansion and breathing efficency.
It depends on the backpack, to an extent. The one I use is designed for snowboarders, and it has a quick release strap that holds it around your waist. If I’m going up any hills, and it gets a bit restrictive, I release the waist strap and then I can breathe fully, as I’m going up a hill anyway, it won’t be flapping about. I just refasten it before the descent.0 -
a rucksack that has quick release strap around the waist. designed for snowboarders, eh...... Wow. You and your technical kit. You really are a pro.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
A snowboard backpack that holds 35kg....0
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When snowboarding you never know when you will need a spare pair of shoes, dinner jacket etc etc0
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Matthewfalle wrote:a rucksack that has quick release strap around the waist. designed for snowboarders, eh...... Wow. You and your technical kit. You really are a pro.
I’ve always found it preferable to have more kit than you need, rather than the other way round.0 -
Waist straps ? Brilliant. Just what you need to restrict your breathing. Just tighten the shoulder straps and it won't go anywhere. Snow boarding isn't like cycling. Weirdly eh ?0
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Tyresome wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:a rucksack that has quick release strap around the waist. designed for snowboarders, eh...... Wow. You and your technical kit. You really are a pro.
I’ve always found it preferable to have more kit than you need, rather than the other way round.
yeah. 35kg worth of tat on your back whilst pedalling by yourself at a cadence of 6 revolutions per minute.
you really are pro.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Usually backpacks are sized by volume (i.e. litres), not weight (i.e. kg) capacity...
I commute 14+miles (50-55min) each leg and I never find it annoying. Even in the hot summer we had last year. Maybe my journey isn't long enough to sustain a prolonged "sweaty back"?
I have one of those medium sized backpack (25L) with a meshed back support which creates a ventilation between my back and the backpack. That seem to reduce the "sweaty back" syndrome.
And what's up with this chest / waist strap argument?! I never bother with them, I never considered using them at all...0 -
if you want to go back pack also try it on in the shop with your helmet on in cycling position - my climbing day sack boshes the back of my helmet and makes riding head up unconcomfortable, my hiking one is fine.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
I sense a butmuncher0
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How much kit do you actually need you can’t put in your pocket?0
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Alejandrosdog wrote:How much kit do you actually need you can’t put in your pocket?
about 35 or 40kg worth seems to be the commonly accepted amount.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Alejandrosdog wrote:I sense a butmuncher
Your senses are extraordinary for someone who only joined up yesterday.. :?0 -
Cheeseface22 wrote:Usually backpacks are sized by volume (i.e. litres), not weight (i.e. kg) capacity...
I commute 14+miles (50-55min) each leg and I never find it annoying. Even in the hot summer we had last year. Maybe my journey isn't long enough to sustain a prolonged "sweaty back"?
I have one of those medium sized backpack (25L) with a meshed back support which creates a ventilation between my back and the backpack. That seem to reduce the "sweaty back" syndrome.
And what's up with this chest / waist strap argument?! I never bother with them, I never considered using them at all...
You’ll have a job getting an 80 ltr back pack full of everything you’re going to need for a weekend to hold still enough to ride properly, if you don’t fasten the waist and chest belts.0 -
That’s the small ( ski / snowboard / reversible) one I use if I’m not going far. I think it’s about 20 ltrs.
And this is the big one ( strictly speaking a 70+10 ) and it does take a lot of getting used to, riding with it full of kit.0 -
IF you were doing that - why wouldn't you get a bike with panniers and let the bike carry the load ? It's madness to put the weight on yourself.0
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Imposter wrote:Alejandrosdog wrote:I sense a butmuncher
Your senses are extraordinary for someone who only joined up yesterday.. :?
I may be green but I’m no cabbage 0 -
cougie wrote:IF you were doing that - why wouldn't you get a bike with panniers and let the bike carry the load ? It's madness to put the weight on yourself.
Because he’s lying. He just makes this up as he types...0 -
cougie wrote:IF you were doing that - why wouldn't you get a bike with panniers and let the bike carry the load ? It's madness to put the weight on yourself.
MADNESS I tell you, its MADNESS!!!!!!!!!Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Tyresome wrote:
That’s the small ( ski / snowboard / reversible) one I use if I’m not going far. I think it’s about 20 ltrs.
And this is the big one ( strictly speaking a 70+10 ) and it does take a lot of getting used to, riding with it full of kit. 0 -
Tyresome wrote:And this is the big one ( strictly speaking a 70+10 ) and it does take a lot of getting used to, riding with it full of kit.
So the pic you posted is of a Deuter Quantum, 70+10 backpack - which has a maximum laden weight of 24kg - that's 24kg and NOT 35kg. Previously you've claimed to ride with 35kg in a backpack, so either you're lying and that isn't the backpack you have, or you are lying about how much weight you carry. Which is it?0
