Originally Posted by
lostarchitect
I like a Carradice saddlebag. None of the far-rear weight like with panniers, but without the sweaty back that a backpack brings.
I would try one of those if it would hold a 14" laptop.
I have pretty well gone over to team backpack. The big drawback is no more room for a giant salad for lunch. I have 2 bikes w/ racks for panniers (although my 14 yr old has taken over one of them) and their handling is not hurt, or is even helped, by panniers, but the other 2 that I ride, while I have tried racks, ride measurably worse. The ride decay bugs me more than a sweaty back.