Re: Backpack for commuting

JohnB wrote:

I hate to think how he'll react when I admit to often preferring a
backpack to the Brommie's luggage system ;-)

Smiley noted, but it all depends on what you want to do, both on and off the bike, and what you want to carry. I've used a pack on the Brom when stuff just didn't fit well in the panier: it even happens to me! ;-)

Yes, there are times when alternatives, including rucksacks, are better, but I really want to get at the general UK perception that no mudguards and a rucksack are a Really Intelligent Choice for commuting, and give it a good hard kicking!

Pete.
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: Backpack for commuting
    ... > and off the bike, and what you want to carry. ... But I suspect the reason that no mudguards and rucksacks are 'popular' ...
    (uk.rec.cycling)
  • Re: OT: Using a laptop on the roof.
    ... and preferably allow me to han it around my neck,braced against my ... Many small rucksacks are designed to allow them to be hung in front of you ... for a big pack on your back with the normal stuff in and a small pack on ...
    (uk.tech.digital-tv)
  • Re: Rucksack replacement - Panniers, handlebar bag, courier bag...?
    ... Arthur Clune wrote: ... on a bike fine if the load is light. ... I occasionally use rucksacks on the bikes and they're, well, fine. ...
    (uk.rec.cycling)