Polystyrene filled rucksack?

[MarkF]

I usually always cycle with a rucksack with things I need for the ride inside. I wondering when out earlier whether a rucksack filled with blocks of polystyrene would be beneficial for the back in cases of being hit from behind? Similar to how the polystyrene in helmets make the chances of head injury far less. What do you guys think?

I think it's good idea, the polystyrene will provide protection from the gear you carry in your rucksack.

 

[blazed]

Hmm thread didn't go to plan. Maybe too subtle.

 

[jefmcg]

Hmm thread didn't go to plan. Maybe too suttle subtle.

FTFY,

but still - LOL.

(yeah, I tried to a satiric post about headphones; didn't work out.)

 

[blazed]

FTFY,

but still - LOL.

(yeah, I tried to a satiric post about headphones; didn't work out.)

Ah yes corrected the typo. Yep you win some you lose some...

 

[MontyVeda]

I've always suspected that this rucksack might be filled with bubble wrap...

 

[Orville]

Maybe Hovding will develop a full body version.
http://www.hovding.com/

 

[blazed]

Should have used a smiley, that way people could detect the intended humour.

The helmet debate brigade usually bite on far less.

 

[coco69]

Might stuff some in the back of my onesie

 

[400bhp]

Rucksack whilst out for a ride..ppfft, wayyy too much stuff

 

[ufkacbln]

I've always suspected that this rucksack might be filled with bubble wrap...

[/

The Crane brothers..

A massive contribution to cycling and the evolution of mountain biking in the 1970s

Famous for drilling oles in spoons to reduce the weight[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

 

[Banjo]

Bubble wrap a few layers thick might be better.

Tried this but found It awfully sweaty and a real nuisance at toilet stops.

 

[ufkacbln]

Cousins

Well it was 40 years ago and one's memory isn't what it used to be!

 

[mustang1]

The thing I worry about being hit behind is when I'm stationary with me feet on the ground and thus the base of my spine near the pointy nose of the saddle. Even a gentle knock will get that saddle giving me a heavy bruise on the spines base (cocyx or something) which ain't too pleasant.