Do whatever is comfortable for you. My bf bikes to work every day with a backpack. I hate hate hate riding with a backpack. I can't stand the feeling of it while I am leaned over on a bike, and it hurts my shoulders. (Yes, he thinks I am a baby)I have the delta quick seatpost rack that I use for commuting.
For quick trips, if I must carry additional items, I use a northface lumbar bag (I think it is called Kanga?) which doesn't make my back sweaty or hurt my shoulders.
I don't like to use a messenger bag because while I have broad shoulders, the rest of my back is on the narrow side, and I have to constantly readjust, which is distracting.
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 13 of 13
Thread: Why messanger bags?
Hybrid View
-
08-25-2007, 10:38 AM #1
Registered User
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Location
- New York, NY
- Posts
- 2
-
08-25-2007, 06:48 PM #2
In through the out door..
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Posts
- 4,516
Not to add fuel to the fire...but I just received an REI sale flyer for all Timbuk2 bags at 25% off....
Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
-
08-26-2007, 07:59 AM #3
Registered User
- Join Date
- Aug 2007
- Location
- Tigard, OR
- Posts
- 439
I've got a messenger bag but I find my back gets all screwed up if I use it to carry too much stuff.
I also have a couple of back packs that work well. If I'm carrying a bunch of stuff, I use the regular back pack pack. If I'm just out tom catting around, I have a Mountain Hardware butt pack that converts into a small back pack.
Reply With Quote
