The three MTB carrying systems make long passages easier: they allow hands-free carrying and prevent pressure pain on the shoulders. Not a mistake if you regularly want to hump away 200 metres in altitude.
Outentic Modular Backpack
Price 296 Euro
Weight 1665 g
Info www.outentic.com
Outentic is the only system in the test that comes with a complete rucksack (modularly convertible), on which the bike sits upright. It is unrivalled in its ease of mounting, as the bike does not have to be lifted over your head. Unfortunately, the bike's centre of gravity is far away from the body, which pulls the backpack backwards and makes it less comfortable to carry. The storage space is limited at just under eight litres, and the back section is very short for tall people.
Handling 6 out of 6 points
Wearing comfort 3 out of 6 points
Peakrider
Price 79 Euro
Weight 207 g
Info www.peak-rider.com
A telescopic pole is installed in the rucksack and fed out through the drinking tube opening. This only works if the opening is centred at the top. The cap is attached to the down tube. Positioning the bike (cap meets pole) requires practice, then the bike lies securely and centred over the neck. The bike is easier to manoeuvre past obstacles than the Hookabike. Carrying comfort depends heavily on the rucksack used.
Handling 4 out of 6 points
Wearing comfort 5 out of 6 points
Push Components HookaBike
Price 49,99 Euro
Weight 147 g
Info www.pushcomponents.com
A plastic plate is attached to the shoulder straps with Velcro, and a matching mounting pin is also attached to the down tube with Velcro. Attachment is more intuitive than with the Peakrider, but requires some familiarisation. The attachment works with all backpacks. The bike sits firmly on the back, but the carrier plate does put a little pressure on the shoulders. Otherwise very comfortable to wear, although this depends heavily on the backpack used. Lightweight and inexpensive.
Handling 5 out of 6 points
Wearing comfort 4 out of 6 points
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Stefan Frey
Editor
