To Bike Forums, MrSeabass!
We will try to answer all of you cycling related questions to the best of our abilities.
Before you research Bikesdirect, we need to know the upper limit of your budget. Going uphill with a heavy laptop is going to require a budget of more than $300, if you'd like to purchase new.
OTOH, if you're patient, you should have no problem finding a suitable bicycle that can accomodate a strong rack for portables, off of your local Craigslist.
So, is it possible to squeeze more cash out for your new bicycle?
- Slim