Mountain Biking - Rucksack or Panniers?

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danielb
08-15-03, 02:10 AM
What do you recommend for middle distance rides of about 15miles with mainly road work but a 2 mile off road hill climb (and then decent)? I was thinking of using my front pannier bags on the rear rack or a rucksack(that way I can use a hydration system)...

I'm only looking to need to move about 15-20 litres of gear.

DanielB

MichaelW
08-15-03, 03:14 AM
I only use a daysac for short rides. Over that distance, a pannier bag will be more comfortable. You can use just one pannier bag on a bike, it wont cause any balance problems.
If you are riding in Scotland, dehydration is not going to be a major concern, like it would in a desert.
Richard D
08-15-03, 04:36 AM
I find I can't ride far with a rucksack before I find it uncomfortable so run (a)smallish rear pannier(s). Off-road panniers have the advantage of predictable weighting, a rucksack flexible weighting...

chewa
08-15-03, 05:58 AM
Originally posted by MichaelW
If you are riding in Scotland, dehydration is not going to be a major concern, like it would in a desert.

Michael, it has been hitting 25 degrees up here ! :D
danielb
08-15-03, 06:33 AM
25? you must have missed last week it was 32C!