carry suit on dublin bike

eoin2nc

Hi guys, recently started a new job and was hoping to cycle to it rather than having to use public transport. However, I'm required to wear a suit in work. Is there any tucksacks etc out there designed to take suits? Im stuck using Dublin bikes at present, so can't use panniers, as I live in a very small top floor flat in a rough enough part of Dublin so have no where to store my own bike saftely. Cheers, eoin

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Do they not have baskets you can put stuff in? Or carriers? I thought they did no? I have never used one myself but I'm nearly sure they have baskets no?

Agent Smith

All Dublin Bikes have baskets

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Thought so. OP I would suggest putting suit into a bag and roll it up and place in basket

diomed

I recommend these storage bags to hold clothes. They are ideal if you are packing a suitcase, but would also be good for daily use.
Lie the clothes flat, slide the clothes inside the bag, flatten the bag to squeeze out the air, seal the bag, and then fold or roll up the bag and put it into a bag / holdall.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9010950.htm

monument

Cycle with the suit on?

Or maybe leave the suit jacket in work and cycle with the rest?

C3PO

http://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/freefold-commuter-suit-transporter/freefold-suit-folding-system

eoin2nc

Never thought of using the basket! Worked ok, but will search out a more durable and waterproof solution like c3po has suggested. Unfortunately I can't leave suit over night in work, and not brave enough to attempt cycling with it on, I am certain I'd rip the crotch or something which would lead to an interesting day in the office!

eoin2nc

Also, would anyone know the best route (least busy) to take to get from top of Dorset street, drumcondra side, to Harcourt street? O'connel street this morning was a bit too hectic for my liking! First time cycling in the city was a bit of a baptism of fire!

oflahero

A snip at 3,500 quid.

hardCopy

eoin2nc wrote: »

Never thought of using the basket! Worked ok, but will search out a more durable and waterproof solution like c3po has suggested. Unfortunately I can't leave suit over night in work, and not brave enough to attempt cycling with it on, I am certain I'd rip the crotch or something which would lead to an interesting day in the office!

If you're cycling at a leisurely pace you'll be fine in the suit. You'll see loads of people on DublinBikes in suits.

Doctor Bob

eoin2nc wrote: »

Also, would anyone know the best route (least busy) to take to get from top of Dorset street, drumcondra side, to Harcourt street? O'connel street this morning was a bit too hectic for my liking! First time cycling in the city was a bit of a baptism of fire!

All cross-city routes are busy, but the following is a reasonable alternative to O'Connell Street:

• Dorset Street
• Bolton Street
• Capel Street (contra-flow cycle lane on northern section- caution required at junctions)
• Parliament Street
• Cork Hill
• Castle Street
• Werburgh Street
• Bride Street
• New Bride Street
• Camden Row
• Montague Street
• Harcourt Street

route66

eoin2nc wrote: »

Hi guys, recently started a new job and was hoping to cycle to it rather than having to use public transport. However, I'm required to wear a suit in work. Is there any tucksacks etc out there designed to take suits? Im stuck using Dublin bikes at present, so can't use panniers, as I live in a very small top floor flat in a rough enough part of Dublin so have no where to store my own bike saftely. Cheers, eoin

This looks good - Henty's Wingman - an innovative suit bag for commuters: link

evilivor

oflahero wrote: »

A snip at 3,500 quid.

And people say's Rapha's overpriced…

douglastubbs

route66 wrote: »

This looks good - Henty's Wingman - an innovative suit bag for commuters: link

got the henty's wingman about a month ago. it is perfect for suit, no creasing - very happy with it . a bit pricey at 140 but as i said, really happy with it