[Closed] Biking 'bum bags'

Surely fanny packs are a little fashion biker 😀

Enduro? 🙂 for winter rides c2hrs you don't need much do you.

Most if the packs sold for runners should do, I use one of these
https://www.theomm.com/products/packs/ultra-waist-pouch/
Plenty big enough for a spare layer, snacks and a compact camera - plus nice enduro colorway 🙂

North face lumber pack? a few on ebay just now

Hilldodger does the bottle interfere at all in the ribs when descending?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/osprey-talon-6-lumbar-waist-pack/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360623440&sku=5360623440&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360623440uk&ds_e_ad_type=pla&ds_e_ad_type=pla&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sIUnOBZrE_dt%7cpcrid%7c%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cprd%7c5360623440uk&dest=1&curr=GBP

Got one of these that is a good size quite comfortable.

Bolt

I've got the same one as Bolt - the Osprey Talon. Quite surprising what you can get into it, especially with the zipped pockets on the hip belt.

Not that I've noticed, but I only use a 500ml bottle, a 750 might be more cumbersome - I'd go try a few brands for fit, most outdoor/sports shops have a good range.

Bottle cage and frame bag from beerbabe?

Osprey Talon ordered. Osprey is good quality. Ta 🙂

Any decent "running" pack will do though I'm about to "upgrade" to an Ortlieb.

Could be worth a punt for £8.50 (+p&p).
http://www.adidasspecialtysports.co.uk/product/run-load-3-stripes-belt/G70843

Time to wheel out my old tale about bum bags...!

I remember a long time ago, a sales event, hosted by a major US bike manufacturer. They'd brought over a big shot US based product guru. They'd fed and watered us well before the product introduction.

Said product guru started to tell us all about their new range of fanny packs.

'We've got the small fanny"
S****ing

'We've got a medium fanny"
Gentle guffawing

'We've got a large fanny"
Starting to lose it now, the audience were in tears

"And, finally, this year, we're really proud that this year, we can finally show you our new, extra large, expandable fanny"

Falling off chairs

I've just bought a big well-hydrated fanny 😐

Don't suppose anyone's tried Specialized SWAT shorts yet?

Beats a dry fanny, any day of the week.

I have a North Face one, two bottle holders and bags of space. I rode the Bear Bones 200 in it the other year and all was good. I like to slacken it off when on the bike and I can even fit it to my Jones loops if necessary.
Cost me a tenner and has paid for itself time and again.

I can't bear either the thought or sight of a fanny, so I opted to keep my minimal accoutrements in a little bag attached to the end of the long tube that extends from between my legs.

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When I don't feel like using a Camelback I use one of my old trials bumbags (made by Clover and donkey's years old), or you could buy one of these -
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There was a PSA on the Bear Bones forum a while back which resulted in a lot of us getting cheap Montane ones (Batpack).

I used mine on a 3 day trip to Scotland and found it really useful, instead of carrying a pack. Ditched the bottles out of the side pockets and stuffed a pertex jacket in one and some arm warmers in the other. Filled the rest with usual junk - wallet, keys etc. Holds a surprising amount of stuff.

I'm surprised that these aren't used more on the road, when on a long ride and wanting to carry a bit more than just the essentials.

I've mentioned it to a couple of mates before and they think it's a stupid idea. I'm yet to try it out.
One of the potential main drawbacks I see is that the waist band might constantly dig in, which is one of the things that stopping me from trying it.

The "rules" forbid them for road riding I'm afraid

Bum bag, you say?

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I'm surprised that these aren't used more on the road, when on a long ride and wanting to carry a bit more than just the essentials.

I've mentioned it to a couple of mates before and they think it's a stupid idea.

You must confirm. Its not on. Rules etc.

hora - Member

You must confirm. Its not on. Rules etc.

Confirm or conform, hora?? 😀

That's all the more reason to try it, isn't it?! Fight the system!

Damned Nexus5 keypad!

stumpy01 - Member
I'm surprised that these aren't used more on the road, when on a long ride and wanting to carry a bit more than just the essentials.

One of the potential main drawbacks I see is that the waist band might constantly dig in, which is one of the things that stopping me from trying it.

this

that and the fact that road jerseys have pockets with enough room to put everything in you'd need for a ride
if you absolutely definitely were determined to use a bum-bag it would strap directly over the top of the pockets and only work if they were empty, so you're not going to able to carry anything extra over just pockets

which is why people didn't do it before The Rules were invented

JoB - Member

[i]stumpy01 - Member
I'm surprised that these aren't used more on the road, when on a long ride and wanting to carry a bit more than just the essentials.

One of the potential main drawbacks I see is that the waist band might constantly dig in, which is one of the things that stopping me from trying it.[/i]

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that and the fact that road jerseys have pockets with enough room to put everything in you'd need for a ride
if you absolutely definitely were determined to use a bum-bag it would strap directly over the top of the pockets and only work if they were empty, so you're not going to able to carry anything extra over just pockets

Depends on the length of the ride, doesn't it?
I did the Wiggle Dragon ride last year - something like 98 miles and the furthest I had ever ridden, by almost doubling what I'd previously done.
I had all my usual tube/pump/tool etc. as well as car key/phone/money and a load of energy gels/cereal bars.
Plus it was cold when we started off, so I had a gilet and arm warmers that I wanted to ditch later into the ride, plus a waterproof as the weather was showing very dodgy for later on in the day.

I ended up with pockets stuffed full, saddle bag stuffed full and one of those top tube feed bags also stuffed full.
Perhaps it was way too much stuff for a seasoned rider who was familiar with riding 100 miles, but for me it was about right. In fact, I wanted to take sachets of energy powder for my bottles but didn't have room and as it turned out they probably wouldn't have been needed.

Judging by the amount of people with similarly bulging pockets/additional bags stuck on the frame and/or people wearing rucksacks, I don't think I was the only one who was struggling for storage space.

When I go road riding our group is pretty much split between die hard roadies and mtbers. One glance will tell you which is which and it's not the riding gear. All the mtbers have a pack/bumbag but the roadies would be rather owned by a rusty spoke than carry a bag. I just find it more convenient than pockets.

I must admit I've always hated having a backpack on. That wet sweat back- feel never appeals. Imagine Summer riding on the trails with your top billowing around your back freely. Eeeeee.

My riding buddy has a Dakine copy he bought from an army surplus shop in an on trend camo colour for £15 iirc, only thing dakine has is a bright coloured lining to find stuff more easily

I used a mini frame bag beerbabe made for me or a Jandd mini, this is ok unless you change bikes like you change pants then it'd get costly...Oh, just realise who the OP is

Thought I would give a "bum bag" a try myself. So got one of these (comes with the bottles)

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/lifeventure-base-runner-2-67110093?id_colour=124

Got it from blacks for half this price. Think they are all sold out now though.

For drinking I got a source convertube, so can still ride and sup. Not tried it yet, but looks like its going to be ok.

I use the Dakine "enduro" pack. absolutely brilliant. I hate riding with a proper pack on now. I use it mainly for racing and it carries all the kit I need, with the proviso that there will be a feed station along the way. No water bottle on my bike but I can fit a small runners style bottle in the pack.

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The Osprey's arrived. It feels VERY light (almost too light) and although empty at the moment it sits very well.

CaptainFlashheart - Member
Time to wheel out my old tale about bum bags...!

did camp america back when i was at uni

me and 1 other english girl, who was lovely, but quite christian, very shelterred life

sitting on logs round camp fire at induction
american girl sits next to her, "shift your fanny along"
english girl looks surprised but doesnt move
american girl, "c'mon shift ya fanny, you might have a small one but mine needs more space"

english girl turns bright red, at this point i decided to intervene

anyway, hora, pics?

I'm not showing you pics of my mangina 😯 😆

Will do on next ride when full.

Ok I sent back the Osprey. and instead I got this [img] [/img]

Covered in dirt/dust it'll look different. On its surprisingly very forgettable and looks alot smaller. I went for the Deuter due to its side pockets for easy accessable kit/reach both sides. A picture with it on me? No 😀

Does the thinnish waist band not dig in around the front? Do you use it on the road bike or mtb (erm, or both?)....

Only just received it- the side pockets straps literally reach the whole way round though. Will give it a try abit later. If the straps do dig in I'll use some strap protector pads off an old Dakine backpack.

i got one of thesse Northface enduro belts, (awful name granted) but is good for short local rides as i dont have any cage bosses on my current bike. can get a tube & a lever in that mesh pocket, other shit just in my shorts pockets and away i go. [img] [/img]

TBH- with that and properly hydrating yourself before a ride you'd easily get a 2hour ride in. Thats what most people do. Of course 4hours you'd need a water refill point (cafe etc) or a backpack.

I've recently started using a camelbak bumbag.
It came with a reservoir, but Ive not used that. Just keep a pump, tube, lever, multi tool & a gel with stacks of room left.
Don't think I'll go back to a back pack.

Ok I sent back the Osprey. and instead...

🙄

I think the internet may have broken me 🙁

Please don't let this become fashionable 🙁

The Osprey stood out/with the two bottles (the angle) it felt like there were alot of big gaps etc for alot of mud and grit to 'sit'.

Well made yet seemed alittle too light (flimsy).

Model's own

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Ideally one that can take a bottle too but isn't a big wingnut.

I had my Wingnut schpiel all lined up and ready too!

@Hora.

Can you post a link to the new pack you bought?

I'm looking for something simlar to race Enduro this year as most races are short enough not to warrant a full pack, but i'd still like the option of carrying the basic tools and at least one bottle.

I saw one of these a while ago that looked great, but am struggling to remember what it was... It was the usual bumbag type of thing, but with shoulder straps, and a bladder rather than a bottle. Wasn't the Camelbak one, because that doesn't have the shoulder straps. Wasn't a Wingnut either.

Any ideas?

endurokid I went for the slightly bigger one from rosebikes:

This is the three (I went for the four EXP)
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/deuter-hip-bag-pulse-three/aid:547601?gclid=CJiYxvX6p8MCFezHtAodhAEAog

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/deuter-hip-bag-pulse-four-exp/aid:576258

PS. I really struggled to find them in stock in the UK.

I've got a wee camelbak runner thing, space for a bottle (though it doesn't like big ones), a multitool, a couple of packs of emergency haribo- I like just being able to grab it and go. I had to add an extra strap to keep bottles in as it's really not designed for mountain bikes, but it works pretty well. I can squeeze in a skinny tube and a co2 can but I don't, generally, it gets a bit bulgey.

Basically, it's alright, it's not bad and it didn't come with any Enduro Tax. But I'm not totally convinced, for anything longer than a quick blast I want more stuff than it can carry, and I can't see any reason to use a bigger one instead of a camelbak.

The Osprey stood out/with the two bottles (the angle) it felt like there were alot of big gaps etc for alot of mud and grit to 'sit'.

Well made yet seemed alittle too light (flimsy).

Defensive? Is it because it looks fruity with the tattoo like graphics?

Bumbag fight?..

Rock&Run are flogging Lowe Alpine waist packs at low prices. [url= http://www.rockrun.com/deals/waist-packs ]Clicky[/url]

I use the Mesa on long rides where I need tools, snacks and extra layers, tubes etc. (Bottles in bottle cages so just for carrying other bits)

Ok heres a pic of the Deuter. Doesn't seem to stick out much either. I only noticed it was there when I turned and bumped it into something (i.e. farm gate).

When it gets to Summer - (I'm all ears) I'd like to look more at the camelbak version interms of how that 1.5l of water sits/moves/feels weightwise.

Anyway, heres a picture of my fanny (my Specialized pump sits in that vertical zipped-compartment):
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ElShalimo - Member

Rock&Run are flogging Lowe Alpine waist packs at low prices. Clicky

I use the Mesa on long rides where I need tools, snacks and extra layers, tubes etc. (Bottles in bottle cages so just for carrying other bits)

Tempted to get one of those Lowe Alpine ones - if only to wind my mates up who think they are a stupid idea...

Well I tried as I'm sick of backpacks. Hate them. Then I got sick of putting tubes etc in my pockets. I'm going to use one/or similar on the road bike too so I can carry more (a waterproof of some sort).

Fine for a quick way to carry some basic spares (so you can clip and go) but I found putting bottles in them gave me colossal back ache.
Then bought a Camelbak Charge and decided it wasn't really any more hassle and much more comfy - so I go with this or bottles and jersey pockets now.

I use a Dakine Shuttle which is pretty small, secure on your back and can carry up to a couple of litres of water - although I don't put that much in unless I am on a longer ride.

Used to use a NF bumbag when I first started which was OK - main advantage is that you don't sweat a lot from the base of your back.

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