Originally Posted by
enargins
I am looking to transport my laptop on my bike to ride to Starbucks or wherever and work. I'm concerned about the effects bumps in the ride might have on the laptop. The laptop will be in a laptop backpack with padding on the back, and I was planning on strapping it to my rear rack. I was considering that perhaps I should put some sort of foam padding between the rack and the backpack. Or maybe something else would be better.
Anyway, I'm looking for any ideas people might have about the best way to transport the laptop without damaging it. (I'd prefer not to wear the backpack.)
Thanks!
That mean you're being counterproductive from the start, since a backpack is the most secure way to carry your laptop.. On the other hand there are some pretty large pannier available, but I've never used one. Still, there is one other alternative -- a messenger. Although not as well balanced as a backpack, it should be just as secure. If you want/need extra padding, just use a sleeve (but be sure you have the extra space).