Saddle bag

[Shiny calves]

Guys

Is it embarrassing to ride with a saddle bag? Cause I don't see many guys riding with it.

[Dirtbreath]

Don't be embarrassed to ride however you like. Whatever works for you, do it.

[1hill@aTime]

dude when i do long distances on my own, food extra tube i take a saddle bag, i really don't give a damb what people think of me

[NotSoBigBen]

Next thing it's gonna be saddlebag's and camel'p'acks ....... what is becoming of the cyclists 

[adogshow]

thats insane...dont get caught up in the whole "look" of cycling. its a rubbish element where every tom, dick and harry is competing to look the best. its why manufacturers can also drive thier prices sky high, cyclists are willing to be ripped off for the "perfect look".

 

a bag is so helpful, especially if you out on your own and dont have a camel back (or dont want to wear one), for essential stuff, like a an extra shirt so you dont smell when you hit the coffee shop after the ride

 

just ride, enjoy it and have fun!

 

[SwissVan]

Next thing it's gonna be saddlebag's and camel'p'acks ....... what is becoming of the cyclists 

 

Suprised no one has mentioned bells...the type of put on your handle bar to scare away bears, wolves and those pests called hikers...

 

 

 

 

 

[jagwil]

Just do what you like and to hell with what the others think.

[SwissVan]

Guys

Is it embarrassing to ride with a saddle bag? Cause I don't see many guys riding with it.

 

It's emabarrassing to break down and not have a saddle bag with spares.

Saddle bags are only emabarrassing if they start getting to large and rattle.

 

 

[droo]

I use my hydration pack. Useful, since I don't have a backup vehicle with food and spares, and I don't like my pockets dragging on the ground behind me. I get funny looks sometimes, but it's usually from people I've just passed

[AndreZA]

Next thing it's gonna be saddlebag's and camel'p'acks ....... what is becoming of the cyclists?

 

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On my road bike I've got a saddle bag and I use a hydration pack on my MTB which even has a bell on it.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Speed Devil]

Do a road test. Go for a ride without a saddle bag and when you get a puncture then decide if a) It is embarrassing to have one or b) is embarrassing not to have one

 

I don't go anywhere without my saddlebag. besides, it frees up my pockets for my gels, food, keys etc

[IdeJongh]

Had a saddlebag and rattled so much I wanted to chuck it off the mountain.  Now carry all my goodies in a small sunglass bag in my shirt's back pockets, works for me.  What works for you?

[BrendonMyb]

Had a saddlebag and rattled so much I wanted to chuck it off the mountain.  Now carry all my goodies in a small sunglass bag in my shirt's back pockets' date=' works for me.  What works for you?[/quote']

 

now that is a flippen good idea -  thanks !!!, its probaly age old tricks of the trade but hey ive just stolen your idea

[IdeJongh]

Had a saddlebag and rattled so much I wanted to chuck it off the mountain.  Now carry all my goodies in a small sunglass bag in my shirt's back pockets' date=' works for me.  What works for you?[/quote']

 

now that is a flippen good idea -  thanks !!!, its probaly age old tricks of the trade but hey ive just stolen your idea

 

 Wish I could take credit, but saw an old ballie doing this on one of our group rides and tada.

[Rocket-Boy]

This is one of those reasons I love my camelbak. Can fit heaps of spare stuff in there. Dont compromise function to look good.

[Cassie]

 It's probably only roadies that is concerned with looks...MTBers are concerned with functionality!!