saurwald: sorry for the slow response. I'm glad there is a cover and the Arkel bag looks great. I don't carry a laptop, so that won't be a problem. Over an hour in the Maine winter -- now that is a serious winter commute. I bet there is a day or two on that ride when you miss a San Jose "winter." I'm originally from the southern part of CA, and though I'm really happy here in Flint, there have been a couple of moments I wished I were in a so. cal. winter.