Thought about this thread when I was poking around at REI. Ended up buying Mountainsmith Lumbar pack on Amazon for 20s2p lipo.
Haven't implemented yet, but testing size here:
My logic in using it:
- why bother mounting and unmounting a pack this winter to bring inside to charge?
- why not just unplug leads and WALK inside (home or office), unclip the belt, set down using handles and then plug in?
- the added weight on the torso would be irritating over longer trips, but probably not over short ones
- by standing while riding, i'll get some much needed thigh exercise!
- no more worries about leaving the lipo pack out in the cold
- time saved not having to the pack in
- a case with a vent directed away from my body could be created if i feared combustion...
- the bike should certainly handle better, esp in the woods, though the balance will be more to the rear now
Other pics
here.