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Post by hodgy on Jul 6, 2016 17:48:44 GMT
As my thoughts are turning towards my own new bike day ...I have started looking towards things like sag settings for the fork & shock ( downloaded the manuals ) .
While I have always taken into account my Camelbak when setting my old suspension I have never actually weighed it and was shocked to discover how much weight I was lugging around with the bladder 2/3rds full (2litres)
19lbs...!!
What does yours weigh fully loaded with water & gear for a full day ride?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 17:50:56 GMT
Interesting question that, never thought to weigh mine. I'll get back to you.
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Post by kirky72 on Jul 6, 2016 17:56:36 GMT
 Christ that's some weight. Are you carrying a spare battery??
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Post by hodgy on Jul 6, 2016 18:10:32 GMT
Maybe a spare tyre ..but it's slowly going lol
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Post by rossco832 on Jul 6, 2016 18:27:40 GMT
I pretty much only do 6-10 mile loops in Nevis Range so I have stopped carrying a pack since I got my new bike and it is a massive difference!
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Post by step on Jul 6, 2016 19:41:10 GMT
25Lbs... Thats not good!
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Post by midge on Jul 6, 2016 20:11:47 GMT
Don't know what mine weighs but sounds like we're all carrying equivalent of a bike on our backs when riding
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Post by roundie1981 on Jul 6, 2016 20:28:48 GMT
It'd be interesting to know how much 3 litres of water weighs
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 20:41:01 GMT
A lot less than when I start after I have drunk 3ltrs and watered every other tree on the trail 😂😂😂😂
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 6, 2016 21:01:48 GMT
It'd be interesting to know how much 3 litres of water weighs About 3kg. 1000 ltrs is equivalent to 1m3 and 1000kg or 1 metric ton. Think about that next time you fill your bath or look at your cold/hot water tanks in the loft  |
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Post by windysurfer on Jul 6, 2016 21:03:04 GMT
It'd be interesting to know how much 3 litres of water weighs 1 litre of water is 1KG |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 6, 2016 21:23:23 GMT
thats colossol. i thought i carried alot and mines around 6kg/13lbs with 2 lts of water,quite few tools, spare tubes, food camera and phone
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 6, 2016 21:45:14 GMT
It'd be interesting to know how much 3 litres of water weighs I can't believe you asked that question? Lol ...or were you taking the piss and Gaz fell for it? |
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Post by roundie1981 on Jul 7, 2016 3:36:58 GMT
It'd be interesting to know how much 3 litres of water weighs I can't believe you asked that question? Lol ...or were you taking the piss and Gaz fell for it? Blonde moment, I blame it on jet lag from majorca!!! |
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Post by lowcogger on Jul 7, 2016 14:06:59 GMT
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Post by jgmu97 on Jul 7, 2016 14:53:33 GMT
Bloody hell, i will have to go weigh my pack, i dont carry that much, usually 2 litres of water, a first aid kit, tube, shock and tyre pumps and a couple of other tools!
It certainly makes a difference though when youre riding without one... I went out yesterday on the dh trails, without my pack, riding in jeans and a shirt, and it was so much better, have so much more freedom
For an all-day'er, you definitely need the pack but for quick blasts, im taking mine out less and less
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Post by jack on Jul 7, 2016 15:16:19 GMT
I'll check mine when I'm home
Loaded up with a full day out ( minus the food because cba to make sarnies for a weigh in haha)
And for a trip out where I need water and basic bits
If I can get away with it I bring my little bag which had 1.5 Ltd of water and enough room for 1 maybe 2 gels and my phone at a push, great for local runs where if I get a puncture I'd just walk home
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Post by lonner on Jul 8, 2016 7:09:40 GMT
About 5lbs...litre of water multi tool and a gillet
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Post by hodgy on Jul 8, 2016 7:25:48 GMT
That's for a full day ride ...really?
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Post by Jimbo on Jul 8, 2016 8:50:12 GMT
I will have to check mine, I've started using a 750ml bottle for my water as I am only out for 1-2 hours. I've been thinking of reducing the weight or losing the back pack but don't want anything attached to the frame either. I might invest in a smaller pack for shorter rides. Anyone seen the camelbak bum bag type thing? Trouble is I think I would look a twat with one of those on When I first got my bag I used to stick a couple of quid and twenty pence in for emergency / pint each ride. Last summer I took £23 odd out the bottom in loose change. It felt a lot lighter after that  |
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Christ that's some weight. Are you carrying a spare battery??
