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10-22-2008, 11:45 AM
| | BEADG | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stockton, Cali | | | Bass Gig Bag for riding a bicycle?
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Hi, I need a few recommendations. I currently moved a little bit farther from my bass instructor, and have to take a subway then walk 2.5 miles to get to his house. I have a nice bike that would make that 2.5 miles bearable, but the gig bag I have (A padded backpack one) prevents me from moving my head any real direction except for down when I try to ride.
Can anybody recommend a gig bag that will carry my bass as I ride to my instructors house that won't compromise my bike riding ability? I was thinking of a one "sling" bag so that I can actually have the headstock of the bass over the shoulder instead of the back of the head, but would rather get the opinion of those who happen to bike ride and carry a bass first. Thanks all!
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10-22-2008, 03:49 PM
|  | Registered User | | | | | I bought a two strapped gig bag and added a belt to go around my hips.
This way , the weight is at the hips , better for the back !
I never found any gig bags with a hip belt......
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10-22-2008, 03:54 PM
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EXAR pedals rep for North & Central America | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR | | I've tried this a variety of ways, and even with lower positioning or angled positioning the neck interfered too much for me. Then I got an XtraCycle: http://www.xtracycle.com/ Now riding with a bass and a pedalboard (or maybe even a small amp) is easy as pie! |
10-25-2008, 06:02 PM
|  | that video LIES | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California | | | SUBWAYS? IN CALIFORNIA?
Must have missed that...
On topic, I have a couple of Ritters(double & single)that have nicely padded straps & a waist belt. I know you asked for a non-backpack type, but I just wanted to say that the Ritters are very secure & comfortable. I acn't see a sideways thingie working/balancing very well.
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10-25-2008, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bongomania I've tried this a variety of ways, and even with lower positioning or angled positioning the neck interfered too much for me. Then I got an XtraCycle: http://www.xtracycle.com/ Now riding with a bass and a pedalboard (or maybe even a small amp) is easy as pie! |
+100000 Xtracycles are awesome.
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10-26-2008, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by newbold | Wow !
Just ordered one
Thanx!
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10-26-2008, 01:06 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere in middle America | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bassteban Must have missed that...
On topic, I have a couple of Ritters(double & single)that have nicely padded straps & a waist belt. I know you asked for a non-backpack type, but I just wanted to say that the Ritters are very secure & comfortable. I acn't see a sideways thingie working/balancing very well. | A Ritter single wouldn't be bad, but I probably wouldn't want to ride with a Ritter double. Just seems like it would add a lot of weight and really raise your center of gravity. I'm more of a road racer than a recreational cyclist, so take my opinions with a grain of salt. |
10-26-2008, 01:09 PM
| | that video LIES | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California | | | GENIUS
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10-27-2008, 01:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Finland | | | I found all the gigbags with backpack straps (the ones me or my friends had, anyway) were hanging too low for me, far below the saddle so mounting the bike and standing to pedal were very awkward. The solution was using a large backpack I had; I put the gigbag inside the backpack and tighten the straps so it stays close to my back. In riding position the gigbag is touching my helmet of course, but it doesn't really distract me. |
10-27-2008, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Tbirdbassist +100000 Xtracycles are awesome. |
+1000001
I've carried a Crest CA9 on mine! Weather permitting, I could see someone getting to and from gigs on their Xtracycle-equipped bike with their bass in a gig bag and a small, lightweight amp. Presto, no car!
One important factor to consider for subway riders is that the length of the wheelbase (and the extra weight on the tail end of the bike) makes it tougher to move up & down stairs than a conventional bike. See if you can try one out before you buy. But if you have access to an elevator at a train station, you're golden.
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