Cyclists - What Kit do you Carry?

Urban Grimshaw

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I find the bike a great way to get out and take photos and I get to kill two birds with one stone on the hobby front. But it's not the best way to carry all of your kit. So generally, I take one camera and one lens, and recently I've stuck a tiny tripod from the pound shop in my bag too should an emergency tripod shot arise..

Just wondering what setup other cyclists have, as I'm pretty sure they will be a little more creative than mine..?
 
I haven't been out for a while on the bike, but I used to either carry a compact, or if I was going for more "serious" pics a rucsack type bag with a camera and lens or two.
 
Puncture repair kit :D (seriously)

I used to just do the same as you unless i really had something in mind, just a rebel and a kit lens and a little 6" tripod thing. I had a little lowepro top loading bag that sat in the top of my normal riding pack. If i had more photography in mind i'd re-purpose my bigger camera pack into a riding pack which consists of me swapping my flashes for sandwiches
 
I have a Lowepro Fastpack 350 and carry all my kit in it. Canon 500d, kit lens, nifty fifty, Sigma 120-400, binoculars, camo gear, cards, batteries, laptop, filters and bits and pieces. I also have a folding stool and monopod attached to the bag with a carabinder and my Redsnapper tripod and bag over my shoulder. I cycle 8 miles with it all on my back every Saturday and Sunday and find it pretty comfortable.

Paul
 
Oly EP1 and the 17mm lens, no other tog gear but I do carry tubes, levers and some co2 cartridges!!!
 
Redpaul said:
I have a Lowepro Fastpack 350 and carry all my kit in it. Canon 500d, kit lens, nifty fifty, Sigma 120-400, binoculars, camo gear, cards, batteries, laptop, filters and bits and pieces. I also have a folding stool and monopod attached to the bag with a carabinder and my Redsnapper tripod and bag over my shoulder. I cycle 8 miles with it all on my back every Saturday and Sunday and find it pretty comfortable.

Paul
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Wow now that's a fair bit of weight!
 
You guys are rocking road bikes right? Nothing but a puncture repair kit for me. I didnt pay all that money for carbon fibre and then weigh myself down;-)

Shame as I often see some lovely views as I'm out a fair bit.
 
Whatever I need to take.. link.. :cool:
 
Alastair said:
Whatever I need to take.. link.. :cool:
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Blimey! Just as well you live in a flat part of the world as that looks like serious hard work to take up any hills...or down for that matter...is it braked?:thinking:

I often use my bike to get around. If I'm going into town I take it on the train, or if local (up to about ten miles) I'll just ride there.

If uptown I'll take a walkabout lens with one body and a second lens (normally 35mm) in a rucksack. Once there I'll put the camera in a soft case and keep it slung across my body for quick access.

If you come into London to shoot some city stuff I'd recommend registering for Boris' bikes and using one of them to get around, far easier than walking or public transport and the distances are nothing to worry about (City of London to Buckingham Palace is only 3 miles).

When local I normally don't move about as much and have more need for a longer lens, so I'll have one body and three lenses in the same rucksack...works for me:thumbs:
 
Wookee said:
Blimey! Just as well you live in a flat part of the world as that looks like serious hard work to take up any hills...or down for that matter...is it braked?:thinking:

I often use my bike to get around. If I'm going into town I take it on the train, or if local (up to about ten miles) I'll just ride there.

If uptown I'll take a walkabout lens with one body and a second lens (normally 35mm) in a rucksack. Once there I'll put the camera in a soft case and keep it slung across my body for quick access.

If you come into London to shoot some city stuff I'd recommend registering for Boris' bikes and using one of them to get around, far easier than walking or public transport and the distances are nothing to worry about (City of London to Buckingham Palace is only 3 miles).

When local I normally don't move about as much and have more need for a longer lens, so I'll have one body and three lenses in the same rucksack...works for me:thumbs:
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Braked! where I live you'd need retro rockets it's so hilly ;)
 
Wookee said:
Blimey! Just as well you live in a flat part of the world as that looks like serious hard work to take up any hills...or down for that matter...is it braked?:thinking:
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Yes, it's flat round here :) .. unbraked, very light, most of the time I don't know it's there. TBH it's mostly used for the allotment and the supermarket (it'll take best part of a full trolley).

I have confirmed that my 'frotto 190 will fit nicely inside a 4" downpipe, so I just need to figure out how to attach a 2' length to the pannier rack saddle holster-style..
 
Alastair said:
Yes, it's flat round here :) .. unbraked, very light, most of the time I don't know it's there. TBH it's mostly used for the allotment and the supermarket (it'll take best part of a full trolley).

I have confirmed that my 'frotto 190 will fit nicely inside a 4" downpipe, so I just need to figure out how to attach a 2' length to the pannier rack saddle holster-style..
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What about one side of the forks?
 
The rack is already fitted, but you have given me another idea..
 
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