Rucksack for biking/

[johnnybike]

Looking for a rucksack for biking to work , so it won't need that much space but a couple of outer pockets for keys etc would be good. It needs to be water resistant as a minimum.

I would also like to use it for trail runs so it must have chest straps.

Any suggestions please

[Ady In Accy]

You can't beat a proper pannier - a rucksack on the bike will end up giving you neck/back ache. Panniers aren't much use for running mind

[dominion]

What about something like a Northface Megamouth with a built in Hydro Pack? I've got one of these and it's v comfortable for running with. Never tried biking with it.

[Luckythecat]

Are you carrying shoes? They are a nightmare to pack - bulky and they stick into your back

Panniers are easily the best - if you've got a racer you can get P-clips to attach a rack to.

If you want to run with the rucksack then something aimed at a mountain marathon might be best.

[emmilou]

Pretty pleased witht the Northface dogfish - it has a hydration pack (ideal for your trail runs) but if you take it out it's roomy enough without being too cumbersome and has the chest straps you require

http://www.gaynors.co.uk/thenorthfac...howprod_015678

[johnnybike]

Thanks alll. The Megamouth looks a bit expensive (£60) and has a 3l reservoir (18 litres space) which is a bit of overkill. OTH the Dogfish looks too small with only 6 litres of space available.

I had not thought about a panier and yes, shoes might be a problem although I think I will leave them at work with my suit

[M.C]

Either panniers or a messenger bag. I use a medium sized one that will fit clothes, shoes, shopping etc. and can carry a laptop.

[Bean Counter]

The best option for taking clothing to work, including shoes is a saddle bag.

Carradice have a range of sizes up to a sort of expandable Camper long-flap 24L ish (the one I use for work and for the odd multiday euro touring). Not cheap but excellent, some have leather straps like the camper but others have rucksacks type clips.

Carradice also has a quick release/support that fits on the bag and seat tube so very easy to fit/remove bag. Due to fitting to the seat tube should fit 99.99% of bikes. Also means that the weight is carried where the bike is designed to carry weight.

[dominion]

Thanks alll. The Megamouth looks a bit expensive (£60) and has a 3l reservoir (18 litres space) which is a bit of overkill. OTH the Dogfish looks too small with only 6 litres of space available.

I had not thought about a panier and yes, shoes might be a problem although I think I will leave them at work with my suit

I paid £45 for the Megamouth, although I think it was priced up wrong in Blacks! You're right about the resovoir being overkill though. Back when I used to run / cycle to work I used to take all my clothes for the week on one day, and then travel light for the rest of the week.

[daz h]

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ah yes dom those days have long since gone mate
riding through burton with your basket on your bike