Backpack for carrying a bicycle

Abstract

The present invention is a durable, lightweight backpack that allows its user to comfortably carry a bicycle over ling distances and varied terrain. The back is constructed of a lightweight frame and is fully adjustable to fit any size of user. The backpack includes a detachable backpack, lumbar fanny pack for added convenience, and a hydration system on a compact frame. Once the wheels and pedals of a bicycle are removed the bicycle frame is mounted on the pack, the wheels are attached to the frame of the bike and the pedal is stored away. The backpack also contains additional space for personal items such as shoes, clothing, food, and water.

1 . A backpack for transporting a bicycle comprising: 
 (a) an external frame with at least one adjustable shoulder strap associated with the frame for securing the backpack to a users shoulder;    (b) an adjustable waist belt for securely holding the external frame in position;    (c) a connector associated with the external frame for releasable connecting a bicycle frame to the top of the external frame    
   
   
       2 . The backpack as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising: 
 at least one storage compartment associated with the outer side of the external frame.    
   
   
       3 . The backpack as claimed in  claim 2  further comprising: 
 a first storage compartment associated with the outer side of the external frame, the first storage compartment being fastened to the top of the external frame;    a second storage compartment associate with the outer side of the external frame, the second storage compartment being fastened to the bottom of the external frame.    
   
   
       4 . The backpack as claimed in  claim 3  further comprising: 
 a connector associated with the first and second storage compartments for releasably connecting the lower portion of the first storage compartment and the top portion of the second storage compartment, which when connected define an internal cavity for including at least one bicycle wheel between the external frame and the storage compartments.    
   
   
       5 . The backpack as claimed in claims  1 - 4  further comprising a hydration system.  
   
   
       6 . The backpack as claimed in claims  1 - 5  wherein the securing means for a bicycle frame comprises a plurality of fastening straps, each strap fixed to the external frame  
   
   
       7 . A backpack for transporting a bicycle comprising: 
 (a) an external frame with at least one adjustable shoulder strap associated with the frame for securing the backpack to a users shoulder;    (b) an adjustable waist belt for securely holding the external frame in position;    (c) a connector associated with the external frame for releasable connecting a bicycle frame to the top of the external frame comprising a plurality of fastening straps, each strap fixed to the external frame    (d) at least one storage compartment associated with the outer side of the external frame    (e) a hydration system.    
   
   
       8 . The backpack as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the securing means for a bicycle frame comprises 
 a first storage compartment associated with the outer side of the external frame, the    first storage compartment being fastened to the top of the external frame;    a second storage compartment associate with the outer side of the external frame, the    second storage compartment being fastened to the bottom of the external frame.    
   
   
       9 . The backpack as claimed in  claim 8  further comprising: 
 a connector associated with the first and second storage compartments for releasably connecting the lower portion of the first storage compartment and the top portion of the second storage compartment, which when connected define an internal cavity for including at least one bicycle wheel between the external frame and the storage compartments.