I recall using a Carradice Nelson Longflap from Riv for several years of
commuting. That would carry pair of size 10 men's shoes, office clothing
including size 42 reg tweed jacket, lunch, repair kit with 2 spare tubes,
and minor sundries. I don't know the vol of the Small Saddlesack, but the 2
I used to do a commute that was primarily off-road. Some days I would ride in
on the roads just to stay cleaner (no trail dirt). For these commutes I used an
Arkel Bug pannier. It can be used as a backpack as well since in has shoulder
straps that can be covered when used as a pannier. I used
Sorry, one more thing: Shoes: I used to keep office shoes and clothes at
the office, and would clean up (no shower) with a spray bottle of rubbing
alcohol and paper towels. Very quick and efficient; for me, the biggest
chore was simply cooling down and stopping sweating after a ride, even in
cold
One more thought. I've commuted in the rain (we do get rain even in NM) and
found a rain cape the best wet weather protection. I've even worn a cape,
at a light, cheap nylon on (Campmor, but in fact I like these better than
the much more expensive cotton and nylon Carradice models because I don't
Roberta: Congratulations on the new commuting arrangements, which sound
ideal except perhaps for being too short a distance. I know that I found
commuting by bike a pleasure while commuting by car was just an annoying
chore.
For 2 miles a body pack of some sort will work, but I much prefer using
I preferred a backpack for my 2 x 5km commutes. I would do errands on these
rides and it was good not to have gear left behind on the bike.
Also as I weigh 100kg (225 lbs) I like having the weight on me in an effort
to "ride light". Easy to stand on pedals going over rough stuff...
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Vancouver
After living in the city for decades, my company moved its office and I can
finally bike or walk commute--just under 2 miles each way. I've been
varying my method based on the weather (I don't like riding in the rain,
snow or ice) and both are fabulous ways to start and end the day,
