Biking with my gear? (Page 2): Greetings Murple You don't say what camera, lenses, or tri/monopod you want to carry? I have solutions for most of my needs. If I want to carry Lots -...

ChienLunatique Loc: South West France

Greetings Murple
You don't say what camera, lenses, or tri/monopod you want to carry?
I have solutions for most of my needs.
If I want to carry Lots - 7D2, and Sigma 18-35 f1.8, 100 macro, 70-200 f4L is and monopod - then it all goes in a backpack Lowepro Flipside 250. it is small enough not to get in the way.
The 7D2 with 40mm pancake goes in a barbag, Ortlieb with photo insert it fits snugly so no problem with it moving around in there.
Traveling light it is just the barbag with 7D2, 40mm and 24mm pancakes.
Am waiting for a new canon 10-18mm to arrive, and will see how I can fit that in the barbag.
The truth to all of this is I some times enjoy the ride so much that I forget to take any photos.
But if I don't have a camera with me I keep seeing all these wonderful photos that I cant take and get frustrated.
Enjoy your ride

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

murphle wrote:

Good morning! You know, spring is coming... at least I think it is and I will be getting the bike ready for the long rides here in Wisconsin.

This is my first season with camera gear and I'm wondering how my gear and I can bike together. I have a good hard pack on the back of the bike but I'm concerned that the ridiculous amount of jiggle and bounce will destroy my beloved, shuttered friend. Any advice?

I can take a variety of camera bags with me. I simply bungie strap them between my handle bars and I am off. My bags are all nicely padded. You can also get a chest cotton carrier that will carry one camera with lens on your chest, just don't fall off forward.

KodakHoliday

Think thin: be mobile, agile and hostile. Take the smallest lightest camera you own. Get a tough case and click it on yoi but out of your way. Then, enjoy the ride. That's what I do.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

murphle wrote:

Good morning! You know, spring is coming... at least I think it is and I will be getting the bike ready for the long rides here in Wisconsin.

This is my first season with camera gear and I'm wondering how my gear and I can bike together. I have a good hard pack on the back of the bike but I'm concerned that the ridiculous amount of jiggle and bounce will destroy my beloved, shuttered friend. Any advice?

Bike? motorcycle? Bicycle?

Johnlucas

I have a one wheel bike trailer if anyone wants it. It tows far better than the two wheel. I use to use it to haul my but we moved and she got old and i no longer use it. Fantastic for hauling camera gear. Has a water proof bag that comes with it

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Johnlucas wrote:

I have a one wheel bike trailer if anyone wants it. It tows far better than the two wheel. I use to use it to haul my but we moved and she got old and i no longer use it. Fantastic for hauling camera gear. Has a water proof bag that comes with it

You used it to haul your BUT? That's hauling ass.

Johnlucas

Dont you love typing on a phone. That was supposed to say my dog. use to take her for a 20 mile ride a couple days a week. Didnt let her go on every ride. Towing a trailer is still work.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

murphle wrote:

Good morning! You know, spring is coming... at least I think it is and I will be getting the bike ready for the long rides here in Wisconsin.

This is my first season with camera gear and I'm wondering how my gear and I can bike together. I have a good hard pack on the back of the bike but I'm concerned that the ridiculous amount of jiggle and bounce will destroy my beloved, shuttered friend. Any advice?

Personal experience in Europe and AZ.
Europe I used a back pack. Worked very well I am not talented enough to ride and photograph so it was easy to stop, park the bike and open the pack and take the photograph then put it back and proceed. The method of travel is slow so this worked great for me and was not any bother at all.
In AZ I added a 45 Auto on my hip as cars in the USA seem to be driven by jerks and wanting to harass you. Never had a problem in Europe anywhere. I made sure it was readily visible by an approaching auto and was given wide berth. Prior to doing so I was hit twice. I always am courteous, pull over to the side as far as possible on the shoulder too. Not like idiot bicyclists who think they own the entire road and ride 3 abreast or even solo in the middle of the lane.
But you are right fastening it to the bike is bad for bouncing and also spills which can happen while riding and trying to park the bike etc.

cthahn

Purchase a padded back pack. That is not difficult.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

Here's a link to the very same query I posted a while back.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-291223-1.html

In the end I found I used my G16 more, and do more walking when I take the D.S.L.R. and lenses. But I'm thinking again about a pelicase with custom foam outfitting and maybe a smaller tripod.

leftj Loc: Texas

murphle wrote:

Good morning! You know, spring is coming... at least I think it is and I will be getting the bike ready for the long rides here in Wisconsin.

This is my first season with camera gear and I'm wondering how my gear and I can bike together. I have a good hard pack on the back of the bike but I'm concerned that the ridiculous amount of jiggle and bounce will destroy my beloved, shuttered friend. Any advice?

I think the best bet for bike riding would be a small really good point and shoot that still alows you to shoot manual.

Jacks Fork Loc: Boonville MO

I regularly ride the Katy Trail (a converted rails to trail) with my DSLR, usually with a couple lenses. My choice is a rear rack mounted bag such as a Topeak. I having padding between the extra lens and camera. Never had a problem. Personally I prefer that over a back pack as my rides are typically 30 - 50 miles and the pack is just not comfortable for that length of ride. The bag slides off the rack so I can carry it when I stop to get something to eat.

Kookuck Loc: Cleveland Ohio0

What part of the country do you live in?

Hbuk66 Loc: Oswego, NY

Worse on a bicycle than a motorcycle; a good padded backpack is the best and safest way to go, in my opinion.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

murphle wrote:

Ah..... let me point out that my biking is the pedaling kind. I pedal for hours.... it's a Giant hybrid bicycle. Definitely jiggly on the bike trails.

Mate you didn't say you were bicycling, you said biking.... and I also thought you were biking via the one engine stead!!!!