Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted June 16, 2017 Share #21 Posted June 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) There are no right or wrong answer - just sharing of experience . Cheers !!!! Happy shooting Yuhau cheers buddy, thats exactly what we were doing, sharing experiences ....................its nice to be nice :) Safe Travels Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Likaleica Posted June 26, 2017 Share #23 Posted June 26, 2017 Exactly my point.......... It was November 2016 when I first got my SL. I took it for a walk along the river with a 90mm Apo-Sumicron-R and was acutely aware of the value of those few pounds I carried. I suddenly slipped on some ice and my feet went flying out from under me. I was airborne. The camera, untethered, flew spinning away from me like a space-walking astronaut with malfunctioning thrusters. Everything went into slo-mo. All I cared about was rescuing the camera and lens. I saw my hands reach out and barely grab the camera, then I tucked it into my belly while assuming the fetal position and hit the ground hard like a receiver in the end zone, only it was on hard ice. I saved the camera, and lens, but beat the hell out of my elbow and hip. My priorities pointed out my lack of self-preservation. A helmet would have been a handy thing to have had Ever since then it's been either on a neck strap or a tripod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 27, 2017 Share #24 Posted June 27, 2017 I remember once following some particuarly slow drivers in a Mazda 323. As I finally passed them, the aging driver and his passenger of a similar age (wife?) were bother wearing psychedelic green cycling helmets with dimples on them. I nearly died laughing. I wear a helmet because of the way I ride. I used them in the UK as well. However, here we have a compulsory helmet law which I strongly object to. I don't need a law to tell me if I hit the ground hard, it will hurt. The problem is, requiring a helmet forces everyone to think cycling is inherently dangerous. I often cycle with my camera slung over my shoulder. The fact that Pico fell off his bike doesn't stop me cycling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted June 27, 2017 Share #25 Posted June 27, 2017 The man got himself a nice tight bag to put his cameras in when out cycling, it suits his needs and he's happy, I say good on the man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taosantamonica Posted June 27, 2017 Share #26 Posted June 27, 2017 I’ve used Topeak handlebar bags on my road bicycles for 6+ years. The ‘compact’, for just a days ride, holds a M and lens/phone/wallet/keys/energy bars in a well padded bag which also has a built in comfortable waist belt for off the bike. The ‘tourguide’ fits a sl or m and a couple of m lenses, has a front and two side zip pockets for things and a shoulder strap for off the bike. Perfect for a multiday road ride or for carrying more while exploring a city. Both have rain covers that work well. There are some well-made handlebar and rear rack top cases for carrying camera gear on a bicycle. I too prefer carrying a camera off my body when on a bicycle. With a handlebar bag the camera is also easy to quickly get out when I stop and while straddling the bike want to photograph something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albireo_double Posted June 27, 2017 Share #27 Posted June 27, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Neil, you may like one of the Apidura bags for your MTB, for all the reasons mentioned above. I have their medium framepacks installed on both my MTB and road bike now; much better comfort than any backpack (less sweating on my back, less tiring on the shoulders when riding in terrain as I often do). Link here: https://www.apidura.com/shop/ There are other brands out there, like Porcelain Rocket etc. (see here: http://www.cyclingabout.com/complete-list-of-bikepacking-bag-manufacturers/) Mentioning it here as I did my research about a year ago; also to carry a camera on my bike, together with a phone, keys, mini first aid kit, spare cash etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted June 27, 2017 Share #28 Posted June 27, 2017 I'm actually going to get the next size up from what I already have for my trip to Japan in November. The reason for the next size up is to acomadate a Sri tripod Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taosantamonica Posted June 27, 2017 Share #29 Posted June 27, 2017 I wear a helmet because of the way I ride. I used them in the UK as well. However, here we have a compulsory helmet law which I strongly object to. I don't need a law to tell me if I hit the ground hard, it will hurt. The problem is, requiring a helmet forces everyone to think cycling is inherently dangerous. I wear a helmet to help protect my brain and use aikido skills in falling to further protect both my body and brain. Bicycling on roads IS inherently dangerous simply because of the possibility of a car/bike accident. Reinforcing that to make someone more knowledgable and aware about it is a good idea in my mind. We have a helmet law for minors in California, which makes good sense to me, but adults are free to win a 'darwin award' if so inclined..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 27, 2017 Share #30 Posted June 27, 2017 I wear a helmet to help protect my brain and use aikido skills in falling to further protect both my body and brain. Bicycling on roads IS inherently dangerous simply because of the possibility of a car/bike accident. Reinforcing that to make someone more knowledgable and aware about it is a good idea in my mind. We have a helmet law for minors in California, which makes good sense to me, but adults are free to win a 'darwin award' if so inclined..... I agree that the car/bike interface is a problem. If you travel to many European cities (particularly Germany and Holland, in my experience) you get vehicle separation from bikes, which changes the entire dynamic. People ride to go shopping, to work or just for transport without the need for helmets. Almost any river or waterway has a tow path, which is excellent for cycling. The problem, to my mind, is people associate cycling with lycra, speed, exercise and/or mud (I'm keen on all of them); but if I want to ride my bike to work, I have to wear a helmet ... Helmets tend to discourage the use of bicycles for simple everyday transport. For example, when visiting Berlin some years ago, we made extensive use of the DB bikes - enter a code and pick one up from a rack, ride to where you want to go and leave it in the rack. Fantastic way to travel around the city. Conversely, Melbourne has city bikes, but you have to buy a helmet (they're cheap at 711 shops), but what do you then do with the helmet? I'm not for risking my body or brain unnecessarily, but low speed cycling where there is proper separation from other traffic, and general traffic awareness, should not necessitate a compulsory helmet law, or aikido skills. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoinC Posted June 27, 2017 Share #31 Posted June 27, 2017 Back in the 1980's, I spent a year riding my MTB around Indonesia, with all my Worldly possessions in a backpack, including a veritable tank of a Canon F1. I came off many times, both through the fault of myself, and others. I would have no qualms about doing it again the same way, although I suspect both the ascents and descents would be a tad slower 2nd time around. Having been cleaned up by several cars over the years, including a full-on t-bone hit and run, I don't recall an instance where having a camera in a backpack would have made it worse or better. Enjoy your life, Neil, and be happy that you are able to get out on your bike to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoySmith Posted June 30, 2017 Share #32 Posted June 30, 2017 I cycle regularly - to and from work, and longer rides on week-ends. Cycling, kayaking and walking are my preferred mode of transport when traveling. On my last 2 cycle vacations to France and Scotland I used the ThinkTank Turnstyle 5 sling bag. The size was perfect for the M9 with the 50 Lux and 28 Cron. This worked well and I could swing it around to the front and take a photo without removing the pack or dismounting the bike. The only problem was occasionally the bag would roll off my back so that I had to push it back onto my back. Still I would use this again - but would need the 10 litre model to accommodate the SL. I see the new version 2 models have a waist strap to prevent the pack from rolling off one's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted June 30, 2017 Share #33 Posted June 30, 2017 This bag is a real plain Jane ( green and yellow color) and no individual pockets. I just throw the 3 lenses in the bag inside there leica pouchs SL on top and get after it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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