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bYuPride · 03-11-2008, 07:46 PM

i'm looking to redeem my REI rebate to buy a messenger bag because i'll be riding my bike to and from work.. it seems that the popular bags are a 1 strap side bag... wouldn't that throw me off of balance? i'm only planning on packing slacks, dress shirt, socks, shoes, and a normal size leather binder thing... maybe a lunch on occassion.

what do you guys recommend? what about just using a double strap back pack? i'm riding my road bike so i'm not sure if i can put panniers on there?

RC Vikings · 03-11-2008, 08:16 PM

Buy a recumbent and just put your stuff in the trunk.

creekster · 03-11-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bYuPride

i'm looking to redeem my REI rebate to buy a messenger bag because i'll be riding my bike to and from work.. it seems that the popular bags are a 1 strap side bag... wouldn't that throw me off of balance? i'm only planning on packing slacks, dress shirt, socks, shoes, and a normal size leather binder thing... maybe a lunch on occassion.

what do you guys recommend? what about just using a double strap back pack? i'm riding my road bike so i'm not sure if i can put panniers on there?

I prefer a back pack to a messenger bag. You can always put a rack on any bike, but for ti to be workable you really need braze-ons for the mounting bolts. Does your frame have any? I cna't recall the sort of bike you ahve, but my guess is you will not have any braze ons. Plus, you don't want a rack/panniers unless you are going to use them more than just once in a while, IMO.

hyrum · 03-11-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RC Vikings

Buy a recumbent and just put your stuff in the trunk.

Here you go:

bYuPride · 03-11-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RC Vikings

Buy a recumbent and just put your stuff in the trunk.

no more buying bikes for now.. maybe in the future.

bYuPride · 03-11-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

I prefer a back pack to a messenger bag. You can always put a rack on any bike, but for ti to be workable you really need braze-ons for the mounting bolts. Does your frame have any? I cna't recall the sort of bike you ahve, but my guess is you will not have any braze ons. Plus, you don't want a rack/panniers unless you are going to use them more than just once in a while, IMO.

i'm not sure if my frame has any or not... i bought the kestrel.. carbon fiber frame.

creekster · 03-11-2008, 08:34 PM

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i'm not sure if my frame has any or not... i bought the kestrel.. carbon fiber frame.

I am quite confident that the Kestrel has no braze ons except for a water bottle. In fact, the thought of a Kestrel with a rack and panniers is sort of amusing. It would be like a porsche with a roof top luggage carrier. Nto impossible, but odd nonetheless.

bYuPride · 03-11-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

I am quite confident that the Kestrel has no braze ons except for a water bottle. In fact, the thought of a Kestrel with a rack and panniers is sort of amusing. It would be like a porsche with a roof top luggage carrier. Nto impossible, but odd nonetheless.

i'm thinking i'll just use a back pack for now... no need to spend $100 on a new bag.. maybe i'll spend it on a new seat post.. i've got a round seat post right now with a wedge in the back, but i'd like to get a seat post that fits my rear tube without the wedge and avoiding a repeat of the disaster at ULCER..

The Borg · 03-17-2008, 05:30 PM

For me, I do the pre-emptive strike. I take in my clothes to work the day before (actually have a full set of clothes and a few shirts on stand-by) I ride my bike in...so I have only the minimum to worry about carrying in a backpack or other.

Works great for me as we have showers where I work, lockers etc.

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The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	For me, I do the pre-emptive strike. I take in my clothes to work the day before (actually have a full set of clothes and a few shirts on stand-by) I ride my bike in...so I have only the minimum to worry about carrying in a backpack or other. Works great for me as we have showers where I work, lockers etc.