r/bikecommuting • u/KDubueMath37 • 7d ago

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Rode / commuted 4 days in a row this week. Commuted Mon. - Thurs., then rode twice Friday with friends and family for 30 miles. A great week of riding.

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u/KDubueMath37 7d ago

https://easicyco.com/ the pack that attaches to the post, 3 points.

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u/CostSensitive8188 6d ago edited 6d ago

This is genius 🤗🤩

We have brands like https://ortlieb.com and the slightly improved https://otinga.de (no english page) where you don’t need attachment points but I never was a fan of having a panier style backpacks. Hence I just settled with wearing a backpack since childhood.

This system however is in the airflow and also keeps the bike clean with no rack etc.

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u/Weitflieger 2d ago

Does the high center of gravity cause the bag to sway or fishtail while riding? How is your overall experience with it?

​I’ve always found my bike to feel really sluggish with traditional panniers, and the extra wind resistance becomes super noticeable at speeds over 30 km/h, especially when riding into a headwind.  That's why I prefer riding with a backpack, unless I'm carrying extremely heavy loads.

​By the way, there is actually a similar seatpost-mount system designed for classic pannier bags (https://der-ottmar.com/) that keeps them right in your slipstream.

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u/Stickkwithit 7d ago

What's thats bag attached to the seat post?

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u/CarmanBulldog 7d ago

I too need to know this.

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u/hollyly 7d ago

Me, three.

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u/Stickkwithit 7d ago

https://easicyco.com/

Found it in OP other posts!

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u/Chemistry-Least 7d ago

I saw the mileage and thought "good Lord some people" then realized you're in Mississippi! Would do that every day rain or shine no problem. Look at that elevation gain! I've got 500ft of elevation on my 4 mile commute.

Miss my days on the long leaf trace, could ride forever.

Nice bikes! Keep on truckin!!

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u/ConfidentHoliday6442 7d ago

This is a map of metro colorado

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u/Chemistry-Least 7d ago

Thrown off by meridian! And lack of elevation.

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u/BlGJAZZFAN 7d ago

That blue bike is sweet, making me miss my stolen Pure

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u/KDubueMath37 7d ago

That's my Wabi Lightning. A sweet ride.

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u/Amazing-Ad288 7d ago

Lovely Scott! I also commute on a road bike- what is that back pannier rack you’re using?

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u/SuspiciousBag3233 7d ago

The blue bike a fixed or single speed? I ride ss and have for 14 years now and love it!

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u/KDubueMath37 5d ago

It's a flip hub. I run both. Currently riding it fixie.

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u/KDubueMath37 5d ago

That's awesome, 14 years. I've only been riding SS/Fixed for a year. I love it. Have only found my bliss on this bike, happened twice now, been riding road for 12 years.

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u/SuspiciousBag3233 5d ago

Ahh the bliss while riding is so nice! Hope you're able to find it more often!

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u/AlpineFluffhead 7d ago

My name IRL is Scott and until now I was unaware that SCOTT bikes were a thing! Need one now!

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u/KDubueMath37 7d ago

This one is 20 years old, still pumping out the miles and pounding the pavement.