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had a fuse blow in my truck so i decided to ride my bicycle to the auto parts store . it was 5 miles each way :shock: lol i dont ride too much lately so it was good exercise , anyway , like most of you i dont leave home without it . my lil sig was in im IWB holster at 3 0clock wearing light shorts just pedaling away . I
didnt have a single issue and i was riding pretty rough too , through the ditches and over rocks ..i dont ride in the street (its a mountain bike )
it was a good experiment too, im much more confident taking a ride on a light trail or around memorial park . if i was hiting the trails hard (like jack brooks) id probably choose another carry ,method for fear of having a good crash .
any other bicycle riders carrying ?
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Maybe something with some good retention. Wouldn't want to loose your hand gun on a fall or hard bump.
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Be sure the parts store is not legally posted
May be difficult to leave a gun on an unattened bicycle
or get it out to hide it on a bicycle
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rcasady wrote:had a fuse blow in my truck so i decided to ride my bicycle to the auto parts store . it was 5 miles each way :shock: lol i dont ride too much lately so it was good exercise , anyway , like most of you i dont leave home without it . my lil sig was in im IWB holster at 3 0clock wearing light shorts just pedaling away . I
didnt have a single issue and i was riding pretty rough too , through the ditches and over rocks ..i dont ride in the street (its a mountain bike )
it was a good experiment too, im much more confident taking a ride on a light trail or around memorial park . if i was hiting the trails hard (like jack brooks) id probably choose another carry ,method for fear of having a good crash .
any other bicycle riders carrying ?
Jack Brooks would be tough to carry on....

I need to get on my bike and ride more... I haven't been on it in a while :(
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tommyg wrote:Be sure the parts store is not legally posted
May be difficult to leave a gun on an unattened bicycle
or get it out to hide it on a bicycle

yeah , i thought about that once i got about 50 ft from the store :???: it wasnt posted so i didnt have to ride back home . and i didnt have to find a new parts store to shop at :cheers2:
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Johnk wrote:
rcasady wrote:had a fuse blow in my truck so i decided to ride my bicycle to the auto parts store . it was 5 miles each way :shock: lol i dont ride too much lately so it was good exercise , anyway , like most of you i dont leave home without it . my lil sig was in im IWB holster at 3 0clock wearing light shorts just pedaling away . I
didnt have a single issue and i was riding pretty rough too , through the ditches and over rocks ..i dont ride in the street (its a mountain bike )
it was a good experiment too, im much more confident taking a ride on a light trail or around memorial park . if i was hiting the trails hard (like jack brooks) id probably choose another carry ,method for fear of having a good crash .
any other bicycle riders carrying ?
Jack Brooks would be tough to carry on....

I need to get on my bike and ride more... I haven't been on it in a while :(

it would be .... i hate to say it but maybe a fanny pack ?? :lol: no offense to fanny pack wear-ers
but i'll probably just find a spot in my backpack or camelpack ....
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rcasady wrote: .... i hate to say it but maybe a fanny pack ?? :lol: no offense to fanny pack wear-ers
but i'll probably just find a spot in my backpack or camelpack ....
The problem with a backpack or camelback is that they're on your back, and not up front where you might need it in a hurry. When I've been out on my bike, the fanny pack turned around to the front works just fine.
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tommyg wrote:Be sure the parts store is not legally posted
May be difficult to leave a gun on an unattened bicycle
or get it out to hide it on a bicycle
That's a problem on college campuses too.
I guess I'd need to shop for some secure saddlebags if I decide to go to those countries.
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n5wd wrote:
rcasady wrote: .... i hate to say it but maybe a fanny pack ?? :lol: no offense to fanny pack wear-ers
but i'll probably just find a spot in my backpack or camelpack ....
The problem with a backpack or camelback is that they're on your back, and not up front where you might need it in a hurry. When I've been out on my bike, the fanny pack turned around to the front works just fine.
Just wear it up front. :mrgreen:
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Fanny Pack when I am cycling daily in the warmer weather......I can fit Glock 27 and extra mag no prob
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An XD subcompact fits well in one of these.

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I've also used a Belly Band.
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My wife's LCP fits nicely in the saddle bag I bought for the purpose. Yeah, hanging from the seat of my Specialized Rockhopper isn't the same as on-body, but it's better than nothing...
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I've been using the PT-1 shown here -
http://www.pistolwear.com/holsters.htm

It holds my SA XD40 SC plus my cell phone and protects them from sweat.
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Ditto on the belly band for Pistol Wear. I use it with my Kahr CW9 on some pretty substancial mountain bike rides. It eventually falls into place as I ride. I've also carried in my Camelbak that has a side pocket that is somewhat accessible without taking the pack off.

The draw from the belly band is really slow and a bit akward compared to my Crossbreed but it at least puts it on my body.
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