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nattynate 09-20-12 11:25 AM
Originally Posted by bhchdh (Post 14751667)
A good rack and something like this http://www.arkel-od.com/us/all-categ...ing-bag-1.html

nice pack but i need more volume, something in the 35L+ range and preferable deeper than it is tall

nattynate 09-20-12 11:29 AM
Originally Posted by GENESTARWIND (Post 14752190)
he asked for options on bags, not for you to tell him to get a different biike or stop carrying around his textbooks. Either offer something useful or shutup.
*Man Hug*

Got any bag ideas????

weshigh 09-20-12 11:53 AM
Originally Posted by nattynate (Post 14754833)
hahahaha yeah its correct, consider the average college text weighs 15-20 lbs (my organic chem text weighs more than that) I carry two books, two binders, my laptop, a charger, a spare shirt, jacket, two locks, a brush, deodorant, an emergency flat kit, my kindle, lights and other mics school necessities. I borrowed a smal hand scale and weighed out one day and almost pooped my PANTS.........so either im a boss or a moron thats still up for debate :)
*Slow clap*

I think you are a boss and a moron! If I had that much to carry, I'll probably split it up between front rack, rear rack. But this may not be an option for you. Good luck man!

fietsbob 09-20-12 11:57 AM
Got any bag ideas????
still going to be on your back, dude. no free lunch or mass without weight.

if you have a physics book that will be in there..

the Burly Travoy is a good Idea.. lets you load a lower bag
with the heavy books, and a lighter load in an upper bag,
like lunch and clothes for changing weather.
bags available accessories to the trailer..

off the bike it is like a Fridge dolly, to wheel around.
to still not have to carry the stuff on your back.

no1mad 09-20-12 12:00 PM
Originally Posted by nattynate (Post 14754833)
hahahaha yeah its correct, consider the average college text weighs 15-20 lbs (my organic chem text weighs more than that) I carry two books, two binders, my laptop, a charger, a spare shirt, jacket, two locks, a brush, deodorant, an emergency flat kit, my kindle, lights and other mics school necessities. I borrowed a smal hand scale and weighed out one day and almost pooped my PANTS.........so either im a boss or a moron thats still up for debate :)
Any way you can leave the laptop at your place? That would shave some weight right there. I lugged mine around for about a week and then discovered thumb drives and Google Docs :).

nattynate 09-20-12 12:08 PM
.......I burned my physics book, those laws don't apply to me :troll:

fietsbob 09-20-12 12:11 PM
you are on your own planet then.. :bang:

things weigh 1/6th less on the Moon.

I hope you don't miss the atmosphere , child.

weshigh 09-20-12 12:18 PM
Originally Posted by no1mad (Post 14755111)
Any way you can leave the laptop at your place? That would shave some weight right there. I lugged mine around for about a week and then discovered thumb drives and Google Docs :).

Was also thinking that maybe you can leave your locks attached to what you lock to at school. That way you could save 10lbs on locks back and forth. Just leave them attached to where you park.

no1mad 09-20-12 02:25 PM
Originally Posted by weshigh (Post 14755206)
Was also thinking that maybe you can leave your locks attached to what you lock to at school. That way you could save 10lbs on locks back and forth. Just leave them attached to where you park.
Or you could let the bike at least carry the lock(s). You should be able to hang a u-lock from the back of the saddle and use some velcro straps to snug it against the frame to keep it from bouncing around. Twofish makes some mounts that will allow you to attach a lock to the frame and/or handlebars as well.

no1mad 09-20-12 02:34 PM
Originally Posted by nattynate (Post 14754908)

Got any bag ideas????
Here in Commuting, you ask for bag advice, most of them will be some kind of pannier. That being said, get a http://missionworkshop.com/products/...um_rambler.phpMSW Rambler (or bag of your choosing) and be done with it.

BassNotBass 09-20-12 04:23 PM
I'd have to agree that something like the Travoy or a trailer would be your best bet for a 75 lbs load.


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