I've seen a tour bag simmer to this idea it clamps to the seat post looked good and means no panniers but can't for the life of me remember what it was called
I don't want panniers, so...
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Was like this but bigger but maybe this would be sufficient
Was like this but bigger but maybe this would be sufficient
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lee1980sim
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Erm Yeh good question, it's yellow and was only cheap.... OK I've checked and it's a Karimor x-lite
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lee1980sim
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So I've given your suggestions some thought and it's between a large saddle bag, the topeak thing or an airflow backpack...
Common sense says the backpack as it's not just limited to one use (cycling)
>googles airflow backpacks<
Common sense says the backpack as it's not just limited to one use (cycling)
>googles airflow backpacks<
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You have this one?
View: http://youtu.be/p_mEqKPzO_Y
Yes, I think an airflow backpack would be better. I commute 20 miles each way with a Deuter AC lite 22 litre that I have had for a couple of years. Also available in other sizes. Try to physically see one before you buy, because the main compartment is curved, limiting what you can fit in. Rigid things like laptops or boxes can be an issue. But the sweaty back problem is lessened.
I did consider a rack when my commute upped to 20 miles, but so far I am glad I didn't bother.
View: http://youtu.be/p_mEqKPzO_Y
Yes, I think an airflow backpack would be better. I commute 20 miles each way with a Deuter AC lite 22 litre that I have had for a couple of years. Also available in other sizes. Try to physically see one before you buy, because the main compartment is curved, limiting what you can fit in. Rigid things like laptops or boxes can be an issue. But the sweaty back problem is lessened.
I did consider a rack when my commute upped to 20 miles, but so far I am glad I didn't bother.
You have not stated how much you want to carry, or what its for, ie touring, shopping, commuting etc which will help others help you decide on what would be ideal by their experiences.
My first choice over panniers for lightweight touring, commuting , is a Carradice saddle bag, ie the Pendle with the quick release system along with a strap to fasten to it to carry it over my shoulder if need be.
My first choice over panniers for lightweight touring, commuting , is a Carradice saddle bag, ie the Pendle with the quick release system along with a strap to fasten to it to carry it over my shoulder if need be.
I use this 6 days a week with no sweaty back http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deuter-race...|pcrid|54887795582|pkw||pmt||prd|5360546524uk
Worth every penny
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Same here. Can't beat a Carradice for commuting. Completely waterproof so no having to stick everything in a carrier bag inside a bag. And with a shoulder strap (nicked from a laptop case) easy to get around with.
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lee1980sim
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Sorry, at the most I carry trousers, shirt, small towel, jacket, wallet and keys and phone, occasionally a book and sandwich, but generally it's just shirt trousers and towel
That's the one
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lee1980sim
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Big no for baskets it just seems more of a girl / woman thing imo, if that's sexist so be it
This is the one I was thinking about. How much and where can I get my hands on it ??
problem with seat lost mountef racks is limitrd weight capacity and rsiding centre of gravity, meaning bike more difficult to push. i have a lightweight one on my yukon.
i use a deuter cycling specific back pack which has mesh support keeping it off my back.= no sweaty back enen in 35/40 C on lonfon to paris last week
i use a deuter cycling specific back pack which has mesh support keeping it off my back.= no sweaty back enen in 35/40 C on lonfon to paris last week
