goonrider
Race Dog
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2007
- Messages
- 750
- Reaction score
- 2
- Location
- Sunningdale, Durban
- Bike
- AJS (all models)
Looking into getting a tool/med/food bag.
I see most Enduro racers wear their bag on their hips. Why would this be more beneficial than locating the bag on the bike itself?
I know that if you mount the bag on the bike you change the C.O.G, but here is how I see it:
Option 1 - Bag on hips:
Pro's: Do not change C.O.G. of bike, thus bike can operate as designed.
Cons: with every "squat" you do, and during technical enduros you do quite a bit, you have 2-3 kgs extra that you need to "squat" each time.
Option 2 - Bag mounted on rear of bike:
Pro's: Less weight to heft each time you stand.
More weight on back wheel for traction.
Cons: Can change how the bike handles other than the extra traction possibly gained.
I see most Enduro racers wear their bag on their hips. Why would this be more beneficial than locating the bag on the bike itself?
I know that if you mount the bag on the bike you change the C.O.G, but here is how I see it:
Option 1 - Bag on hips:
Pro's: Do not change C.O.G. of bike, thus bike can operate as designed.
Cons: with every "squat" you do, and during technical enduros you do quite a bit, you have 2-3 kgs extra that you need to "squat" each time.
Option 2 - Bag mounted on rear of bike:
Pro's: Less weight to heft each time you stand.
More weight on back wheel for traction.
Cons: Can change how the bike handles other than the extra traction possibly gained.