Deos anybody know how to carry a sword on a bike?
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If you carry it sidways, you'll get the 3ft clearance from the motorists if they really want to risk passing you.
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My weapon of choice is the light saber, so I simply tuck it into my jersey pocket.
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Move to Texas. We're an open carry sword state now.
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Just a thought because I don't know much about what the sword looks like (even with your description one can still wonder...) but what about just changing what you wear that will avoid the sword/sheath being covered in sweat? Like for example what if you wore some wicking material underneath or like a light rain jacket that is waterproof over your clothes to protect the sword?
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I've had luck carrying odd/awkward things by strapping them onto messenger bags. Something like a sword would probably get strapped under the flap, whereas wider objects would get strapped on the outside of the bag. In addition to the straps on the actual bag, other items such as string and old ribbons can be helpful.
Things I have carried using this method: mops and brooms, bicycle wheels and wire bead tires, boxes of papers and junk from work, 12-roll package of papertowels, pillows and blankets from Target. Mops and brooms are probably the most like a sword.
Now if you want to actually use the sword whilst riding, this method may not prove successful.
Things I have carried using this method: mops and brooms, bicycle wheels and wire bead tires, boxes of papers and junk from work, 12-roll package of papertowels, pillows and blankets from Target. Mops and brooms are probably the most like a sword.
Now if you want to actually use the sword whilst riding, this method may not prove successful.
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Wouldn't a light saber be easier/safer? Just take the D batteries out.
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Use a fender bass guitar gig bag which you wear like a back pack. It's less conspicuous.
"That's how I carry my shot gun on 50 mile rides and longer".
"That's how I carry my shot gun on 50 mile rides and longer".
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Probably the 'hockey clamp' is the easiest solution.
You just put it on the front fork and make sure the hockey stick/sword is about parallel to the headtube. It's usually used on upright bikes without rim brakes, but if the sword isn't too long that should work, you can use the curve of the fork to angle it for the curve of the sword. There's a bit felt patch on the inside to prevent scratching, but is has a firm spring so the sheath has to be quite strong or you'll have to improvise something that fits in the clamp and will hold the sheath.
You just put it on the front fork and make sure the hockey stick/sword is about parallel to the headtube. It's usually used on upright bikes without rim brakes, but if the sword isn't too long that should work, you can use the curve of the fork to angle it for the curve of the sword. There's a bit felt patch on the inside to prevent scratching, but is has a firm spring so the sheath has to be quite strong or you'll have to improvise something that fits in the clamp and will hold the sheath.
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Thanks for all the ideas. I'm a little worried about it but I guess trial is the only way forward
I have a snow board bag that I usually carry them in when walking. Need to find a way of strapping it to the vfr. Then move on to trying to carry my 2m staive
I have a snow board bag that I usually carry them in when walking. Need to find a way of strapping it to the vfr. Then move on to trying to carry my 2m staive