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Post by step on Sept 15, 2015 18:50:27 GMT
Set myself a little challange because packs annoy me. Ive decided to see if I can ride without a backpack but still have the bits I need for punctures an munch Had a load of vouchers from work for biking to work an doing cycle related things on the day so went off an came back with these  Bottle cage with a box on the bottom for a tube, lever and a CO2 can. Nifty! Chain tool that hides in the stem  And a frame fit bag  Already checked I can get a pump food phone an multitool in there bottle will go in the cage so basically I have everything id normally carry what do you guys think? |
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 15, 2015 19:00:47 GMT
I think it looks nifty but unless you have a real dislike to the feeling of a pack you seem to have simply transferred the weight from your back onto the bike you are trying to handle.
I prefer the lighter bike option.
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Post by hodgy on Sept 15, 2015 19:04:05 GMT
Would seem to be alright for short blasts ..but just one bottle of liquid ...I wouldn't get too far !
I like a back pack personally ..and would feel a bit under tooled with what you are carrying ...
It will be interesting to learn how it works out though..
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2015 21:02:24 GMT
I feel 'nekid' without a camelbak.
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Post by jgmu97 on Sept 15, 2015 21:12:58 GMT
That chain tool is seriously cool but for £25 i'll pass
I use to ride XC without a pack... A bottle or two on the frame, with the pump attached using the bottle mount holder and then a saddle bag with my tools and tube e.t.c It was good, but i wouldnt want to do any real trail riding with the set up. Could look at going full nDuro and getting a fanny pack!
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 15, 2015 21:21:10 GMT
I love riding without the camelback but carry too much stuff anyway. Sod's law the day you don't take it will be the day you need time!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2015 13:31:03 GMT
If I'm pushed for time and just doing the dog I'll go without and it is great to ride without the weight of a bag on my back. Anything longer though and I need more fluid than a bottle can hold.
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Post by step on Sept 16, 2015 13:47:14 GMT
Yeah I am transferring the weight to the bike but also reducing the total carried. I dont really need to carry a shock pump for example which I do in my current pack. Nor do I need to carry three litres of drink. Ive been riding long enough to know what I can do without.
For longer days obviously ill wear a pack it makes sense. But local loop of what 20 miles I dont see it being needed. Plus I can where my chest armor more easily.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2015 15:09:24 GMT
I'm a sweater - I need regular fluids or I'm in trouble - donkey it's 2 litres minimum!  |
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Post by richardm on Sept 16, 2015 20:26:10 GMT
well in summer here i need 3 l for a 45 km ride its so bloody hot, so i use a 2l camelbac and a 900ml bottle on the bike, i put energy drink in bottle and hifive zero in pak, in winter i need the bigger pack for all the other shite i carry like waterproofs and warm jacket lol
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Post by steormy on Sept 16, 2015 20:37:27 GMT
I'd love to be able to ride packless but I'm like Zulu , I really need to drink loads while I'm out . On the Ard rock I went through 3 litres whilst my mates both had about a litre and only ran out when I did . I went packless on the uplift day a couple of weeks ago and it felt so much more comfortable
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2015 21:06:58 GMT
I shall deffo go 'au naturel' at BPW mind |
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Post by steormy on Sept 16, 2015 21:28:43 GMT
I shall deffo go 'au naturel' at BPW mind Leave a bag with drink and snacks at the uplift pick up point . If the weather is changeable and you may need to take off your jacket / put it on again , wear your pack but still leave the drink out then it lighter . I did wear my pack there as if you have a mechanical , it's a long walk down |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2015 22:38:58 GMT
Top tip mate, makes sense, cheers.
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Post by hodgy on Sept 17, 2015 7:14:28 GMT
I don't think I have ever done a ride without taking a full pack with me ..even my local rides are soon very remote and I have always had in mind " what if ?"
The only thing that varies is the amount of water carried ..but never anything less than 1.5 litres .
If they ever do get around to re-introducing the Lynx into these parts ( as has been discussed ) ..the weight of my pack will go off the scale with an Uzi machine gun strapped on there for protection ..
Hasta la vista ..pussycat
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