Bad for your back compared to what though? Maybe it's worse than panniers or maybe it strengthens your back (ask them for the research). Maybe it was crooked - I hate seeing people riding with backpacks sitting all piss.
Yeah that was my first thought, what are the parameters that make it "bad"? Didn't feel like a discussion as usually when people shout stuff like that, they haven't done research.
I guess he meant well, but a bit weird.
Mine is straight as when it sits uneven it actually annoys me.
my mate criticised my "hipster" messenger bag saying something about uneven weight distribution and how a proper back pack is much better for the shoulders. He's probably right I guess hmm
Bad for your back compared to what though? Maybe it's worse than panniers or maybe it strengthens your back (ask them for the research). Maybe it was crooked - I hate seeing people riding with backpacks sitting all piss.