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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 12:30:23 GMT
Hi all, I'm thinking would I need a small rucksack for a 50 mile ride next week... Maybe just to store a couple of bits, I'm planning on 3hours for this ride
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Post by jondxxx on Jul 12, 2014 12:54:09 GMT
I think most people find a small saddlebag sufficient. You may find this thread informative.
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Post by beatnik69 on Jul 12, 2014 13:29:35 GMT
A rucksack will just make your back sweat. Wear a cycling jersey with pockets at the back and you'll be amazed at how much food etc. you can stuff in there. A small underseat saddle bag can be used to carry things like tools, spare tubes etc.
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Post by ChrisD on Jul 12, 2014 13:30:42 GMT
Agreed. I find wearing a rucksack is uncomfortable on anything other than a brief 10 miler. Saddlebag is the way to go.
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Post by Rocket on Jul 12, 2014 14:16:20 GMT
Are you taking the kitchen sink? You have jersey pockets, bidons and possibility of a saddle bag. Should be more than enough for a short trip.
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Post by robertsims on Jul 12, 2014 16:04:05 GMT
no way. Saddlebag for tubes and multi tool. Back pockets for any food and jacket if weather warrants it
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Post by beatnik69 on Jul 12, 2014 17:05:56 GMT
Agreed. I find wearing a rucksack is uncomfortable on anything other than a brief 10 miler. Saddlebag is the way to go. Agreed. I wear one when I cycle to work (8.5 miles) and the sweat pours down my back by the time I get there, but that's usually because I'm pushing it to get in on time.
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Post by captslog on Jul 12, 2014 21:40:12 GMT
I have one if i ride to work.
And I've actually stopped riding into work until i have a better solution, as it affects the way I sit on the bike so much that riding becomes a real chore.
as othrs have said, you just won't need that much stuff that a rucksack is a requirement, it only is for me because i need to carry lunch etc to work. saddlebag is the way to go
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Post by r0b1et on Jul 12, 2014 22:01:39 GMT
I took a rucksack with me to the Mall on Monday... mostly as I wasn't going to London without a serious lock... and I took my lunch since the bag was coming. The bag I used was cheap: www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-urban-30-backpack-791128?colcode=79112857You know what, it was fine, sure my neck was sore on Tuesday and Wednesday, but how much was the bag and how much the 115miles? (which was almost double my previous daily record). Weren't a great deal of hill s on the route, out of the saddle was when it was most annoying. I would say from experience riding to work the most important things are those pads to give a bit of air between back and bag, and then 2 straps round the front (chest and belly)... that stops it moving around too much. All that said, I'd far rather do without a rucksack, take food and money/card in pockets - if it's just stuff for 50 miles, you don't need a rucksack.
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Post by Big Brother on Jul 12, 2014 22:12:56 GMT
I have a rucksack for my commute. My old one is a run of the mill bag which makes my back sweat. Bought a cheapie from Lidl which is smaller and very much lighter. It has the two pads down the back which do help. I put my work keys in the side pocket (large bunch) and because I had very little else in it I found it listed on my back and was quite uncomfortable. I stopped and chucked them in the main section of the rucksack and it was more comfortable and the bag sat nicely in the middle of my back. Point to note here is - make sure your rucksack is loaded evenly to aid a comfortable ride. Better off without one if you can get away with it, eg saddle bag, jersey pockets etc.
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Post by Steph on Jul 12, 2014 23:37:32 GMT
I have one, but try not to use it if I can avoid it. (One of these: www.decathlon.co.uk/forclaz-20-day-travel-backpack-blue-black-id_8243266.html) It's comfortable enough but does eventually start to get annoying, and does make your back sweat a bit. I need it to carry my lock around though so I tend to only take it on longer rides. If I'm not taking my lock then my jersey pockets and saddle bag usually do especially now the weather is good for the most part. I can easily fit my gilet and arm warmers in my jersey pockets. Phone, snacks etc go in my saddle bag along with spare tubes. I could probably even squash my leg warmers in if I felt the need to take them.
I think the lock itself is the worst part about my backpack. It's over 1kg total so I eventually start to feel that. If you are just wanting to carry some snacks and your spare tubes etc then I think a small backpack would be fine. I would recommend the one above. Cheap, reasonable size, comfortable and various pockets etc.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2014 6:03:25 GMT
As other have said, full your pockets and a saddle bag. Anything more and you are carrying too much stuff. A rucksack will just make your back sweat. Wear a cycling jersey with pockets at the back and you'll be amazed at how much food etc. you can stuff in there. A small underseat saddle bag can be used to carry things like tools, spare tubes etc. Depends on the rucksack . I have one of these and never get a sweaty back www.lowealpine.com/airzone-z-20Other companies also make rucksacks with similar voids behind the back. I use this on my commute as I need to transport my work laptop to and from work some days. I also needed something big enough to carry my lunch and some clothes.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2014 6:56:52 GMT
Hi all, I'm thinking would I need a small rucksack for a 50 mile ride next week... Maybe just to store a couple of bits, I'm planning on 3hours for this ride Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk No rucksack if you can find some thing else to strap to your bike would be a better idea and give you more comfort, best wishes Brian.
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Post by captslog on Jul 13, 2014 8:29:23 GMT
This is something I have thought about getting.... For the commuter nail though, I wouldn't want or need it on the Triban
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2014 9:08:55 GMT
IMHO .... a rucksack is the last thing I would want to take on a 50 mile bike ride and even worse on a ride of double the distance. As Roy points out there are better ways to go about your business on a bike by using jersey pockets, bottle holders and small saddle bags if needed. I use jersey pockets and bottle holders for day rides. If I go out for a few days touring I will fit a pannier rack and would do the same if I had to commute to work with more gear. I generally take a very small lock (if I plan to stop), lightweight windproof gilet/jacket (if needed), small pump, puncture gear/tube, small multi-tool and money in a ziplock plastic holder. Maybe stick a banana in. Each to their own though.
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