Any know of any cheaper alternatives to the specialised swat vest?

Under the paving slabs is traditional.

I think race face do a kidney belt type thing that goes under your shirt.

since you’ll be wearing a jersey over the top of your bibs anyway, why not just use the jersey pockets? 😕

Chest freezer for initial storage whilst you sort a more permanent solution

big vat of acid in the garage

Gah, sooo slow again

Fannypack.

Raceface Stash Belt on CRC

Raceface Stash Belt on CRC

Bumbag, then.

Bodies in the Green Recycling: Grey Landfill bin is just disrespectful IMO..

since you’ll be wearing a jersey over the top of your bibs anyway, why not just use the jersey pockets?

DH orientated jerseys don’t usually have pockets in them

since you’ll be wearing a jersey over the top of your bibs anyway, why not just use the jersey pockets?

Because it flaps around and is uncomfortable, and I wouldn’t trust even tight roadie jerseys to securely hold my stuff when I’m smashing down a rocky bridleway. Love my SWAT bib shorts, one of the best bike-related purchases of the last few years. They are a bit spendy, but they work perfectly IMO.

I have heard of people wearing super tight triathlon sleeveless tops underneath another (baggy) jersey. I guess that might work too.

You trust one of those to hold your stuff when smashing down a rocky bridleway?

Intrigued as I don’t like riding with backpacks. I currently use a Deuter 4

You trust one of those to hold your stuff when smashing down a rocky bridleway?

SWAT bibs: Yep, completely. It’s very secure – tight elastic, a smallish orifice (ooh er) and somehow a grippy texture to the fabric.

Tri jersey? No idea, never used one. If the pockets are secure enough and non-flappy then maybe I can see it working but it’s still a compromise and another layer that you definitely won’t want in summer. It’s basically a ghetto SWAT vest, innit?

That RaceFace thing is intriguing. It’d be nice to have it already loaded up and ready to go to minimise pre-ride faff, something you can’t really do with jersey pockets. Also I only have 1 set of SWAT bibs so it’s no good for very regular riding (A chance would be a fine thing at the moment).

Seriously though, just buy some SWAT bibs. They’re ideal.

Morvelo mtb base layer has pockets, world quite well but pockets aren’t huge.

Just a close fitting conventional cycling top with 3 nice pockets, some of which will be zipped.

The problem with the SWAT bibs is the fact they are bibs, for those of us who don’t wear that sort of thing.

I have a couple of sleeveless road jerseys I wear under a normal baggy top. They work fine. Don’t tend to need much anyway so there is plenty of space with 3 pockets.

The arrangement of the pump in the pic above looks like it could do you some serious damage in a fall.

Pah! I laugh at your three pockets!

T-shirt tucked into jeans too. That’s a strong look.

Chest freezer obvs

TBH I was looking into this sort of stuff before my holiday.

Then I actually thought about what I needed to carry and ended up either attaching stuff to the bike(pump tubes tool) and carrying light stuff gel’s cake phone in jersy pockets (with zips)

or if it was a long day needing more shite then a small backpack and bladder.

IMHO carrying pumps/tools on body not greatest idea – should always be happy to land hard on whats in your pockets 🙂

The problem with the SWAT bibs is the fact they are bibs, for those of us who don’t wear that sort of thing.

Why would you not wear bibs?
Wanders off shaking head

That pump in the OP picture could do some decent spine damage in a big off….

That RaceFace thing is intriguing. It’d be nice to have it already loaded up and ready to go to minimise pre-ride faff, something you can’t really do with jersey pockets. Also I only have 1 set of SWAT bibs so it’s no good for very regular riding (A chance would be a fine thing at the moment).

I have one, its pretty good. The pockets are big enough to get a tube and a few energy bars/similar sized stuff, a couple of Co2 canisters and the side pockets can fit a multitool/etc.

For local rides, I velcro a tube, co2 canister and tyre patch under the top tube and stick a mulitool in my pocket.

Why would you not wear bibs?

Why would I?

I’m riding a bike, not wrestling in the WWE 🙂

Not tried them then

Unless you’re riding on trails lined in cotton wool, there are plenty of things such as rocks, logs, trees etc that could injure you in a crash.

Unless you’re riding on trails lined in cotton wool, there are plenty of things such as rocks, logs, trees etc that could injure you in a crash.

Sure. So why add something which will definitely stab you in the kidney if you go down on that side?

Not tried them then

Yes thanks – got some wasting space in a drawer somewhere.

Just don’t feel the need (or benefit) of wearing a strongman suit with an arse cushion in it.

Over here it’s the Dublin Mountains where bodies are stored.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/scene-of-natural-beauty-reveals-terrifying-secrets-243762.html

Jersey pockets.
Works for me just fine at GT7/10utb.
Whole repair kit wrapped up in large ziplock bag then forced into the central pocket. Waterproof and food in side pockets.

I was going to link to an eBay seller who was punting gov surplus Body Bags. But between me happening across them on Saturday and this morning they appear to have sold out 😯

I’m interested in this type of stuff , my bike doesn’t have a bottle cage so on short stuff I have a bum bag that holds a bottle and for everything else I take a back pack . It’s just that I’m not sure I see the difference between wedging everything in bib short pockets and carrying stuff in a decent pack . The best solution I have seen is the glove box on the spesh bikes , but I can’t see me buying one to be honest

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iainc » That pump in the OP picture could do some decent spine damage in a big off….
Unless you’re riding on trails lined in cotton wool, there are plenty of things such as rocks, logs, trees etc that could injure you in a crash.

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loads of evidence around that pumps/tools etc in pockets can add significantly to back injuries in a crash

That thing looks like a Sports Bra for your belly.

I’m buying one and not even gonna use the pockets.

Unless you’re riding on trails lined in cotton wool, there are plenty of things such as rocks, logs, trees etc that could injure you in a crash.

Sure. So why add something which will definitely stab you in the kidney if you go down on that side?
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Nonsense. It’s not even angled in a way that’s likely to do anything. I reckon that pump is more likely to protect you against rock strikes than cause any damage (neither of which are likely at all). If you’re that worried about this sort of thing, you should probably carry all your tools in an armoured chest and wear a full suit of chainmail for every ride. Oh, and leave the bike at home. Those things are dangerous.

I’d love to see this ‘evidence’ that multitools in pockets can cause back injuries? 🙄

lol @ perchy.

go google it, loads of pics, xrays etc. There was a thread about it on here a year or so back

I just put my stuff in an Evoc pack with a back protector

Bib with storage pocket. Obvs.