Well then, I think a Bag of Holding is the only option that will work with his bike. Got any better ideas? :p

Not cheap, but you could use a trailer. I use a kiddie trailer often for cargo. I can get a full load of groceries or even do a full Costco run with it. I've towed well over 100 pounds. And it does not affect the handling of the bike at all. Not at all. It's pretty amazing. It also requires less effort to tow the weight than to carry it on the bike.

for the love of god, get a cheap/fast scanner and a nook (kindle feels like plasticy crap).

also, most books are "available" online in PDF format.

:innocent:

carrying around 30kg is just plain stupid.

Yeh I know, I managed to find an ebook of my heaviest book last night so my pack weight decreased by about 25 pounds. The ride was more bearable but still heavy. I know what I have to do but I'm a stubborn SOB and I dont want to bring the hybrid back out because its currently my trail bike. What I may break down and do is flipping my rear hub and going single speed with a front brake, OR pick up a coaster break at the co-op I volunteer at and just go from there. All in all I enjoy the workout the track gives me just need to shed about 10-15 more pounds off my back before i'm happy OR find a better pack.

hahahaha yeah its correct, consider the average college text weighs 15-20 lbs (my organic chem text weighs more than that) I carry two books, two binders, my laptop, a charger, a spare shirt, jacket, two locks, a brush, deodorant, an emergency flat kit, my kindle, lights and other mics school necessities. I borrowed a smal hand scale and weighed out one day and almost pooped my PANTS.........so either im a boss or a moron thats still up for debate :)

nice pack but i need more volume, something in the 35L+ range and preferable deeper than it is tall

*Man Hug*

Got any bag ideas????

*Slow clap*

I think you are a boss and a moron! If I had that much to carry, I'll probably split it up between front rack, rear rack. But this may not be an option for you. Good luck man!

still going to be on your back, dude. no free lunch or mass without weight.

if you have a physics book that will be in there..

the Burly Travoy is a good Idea.. lets you load a lower bag
with the heavy books, and a lighter load in an upper bag,
like lunch and clothes for changing weather.
bags available accessories to the trailer..

off the bike it is like a Fridge dolly, to wheel around.
to still not have to carry the stuff on your back.

Any way you can leave the laptop at your place? That would shave some weight right there. I lugged mine around for about a week and then discovered thumb drives and Google Docs :).

.......I burned my physics book, those laws don't apply to me :troll:

you are on your own planet then.. :bang:

things weigh 1/6th less on the Moon.

I hope you don't miss the atmosphere , child.

Was also thinking that maybe you can leave your locks attached to what you lock to at school. That way you could save 10lbs on locks back and forth. Just leave them attached to where you park.

Or you could let the bike at least carry the lock(s). You should be able to hang a u-lock from the back of the saddle and use some velcro straps to snug it against the frame to keep it from bouncing around. Twofish makes some mounts that will allow you to attach a lock to the frame and/or handlebars as well.

Here in Commuting, you ask for bag advice, most of them will be some kind of pannier. That being said, get a http://missionworkshop.com/products/...um_rambler.phpMSW Rambler (or bag of your choosing) and be done with it.

I'd have to agree that something like the Travoy or a trailer would be your best bet for a 75 lbs load.