slick backpack

[Kham]

didn't see any mention on protection. pricy ($160) but slick.

[Wayne-o]

you didn't say where ya could by it

[coffee]

Hard shell cabon fiber pack? Looks nice

[Honclfibr]

So it's heavier and than a backpack, holds less than a tankbag, and costs three times as much as either of them?

Other than the fact that it comes in faux carbon fiber, what exactly is the appeal of that thing?

[Stoneman]

They're available at most online m/c places. Lockhart Philips comes to mind. They're actually pretty sweet, and hold a suprisingly large amount of loot. I think Ken C did a write up for MCN when they first came out...

[coffee]

Originally posted by Honclfibr
So it's heavier and than a backpack, holds less than a tankbag, and costs three times as much as either of them?

Other than the fact that it comes in faux carbon fiber, what exactly is the appeal of that thing?

Just like red paint...Makes the bike go faster

[benVFR]

Just says "Carbon Finish".

I bet it's expensive enough that they could make a real Carbon backpack for a similar price.

Ben

[OMG]

Does anyone carry their Laptop in a backpack. I have been looking at packs specially designed for them, but am worried that it will be damaged with all the bouncing and vibration?

OMG

[OMG]

I was thinking something more like this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=31520

Someone recommended Tumi Backpack but it's $300, and that would be better spent on a new rear tire and jet kit..

OMG

[OMG]

Originally posted by T-595 Greg

no more bouncing and vibration on a bike than "under the seat in front of you" on a plane.

Good point.. unless you crash.. then again if you crash on the plane that wouldn't fare to well for the laptop either.. LOL

OMG

[00SprintRS]

If any of you are looking for a courier bag I'll slide in a local plug - check out Bailey Works . All of their bags are hand made in NH. I've had mine for the better part of 10 years and it hasn't lost a stich yet.

Also, they make a specialized Laptop bag that looks like it'd be exactly what you're looking for. And with so many colors to choose from you can pretty much get one to match your bike.

The main store is located in Downtown Portsmouth, NH.

Nate
00SprintRS

[OMG]

I contacted your 'bag friends' to see what the scoop is.. (for some reason that sentance dosen't sound quite right but whatever).. I will let you know if I get a response..

sjg

[bentbryan]

Originally posted by 00SprintRS
If any of you are looking for a courier bag I'll slide in a local plug - check out Bailey Works . All of their bags are hand made in NH. I've had mine for the better part of 10 years and it hasn't lost a stich yet.

Also, they make a specialized Laptop bag that looks like it'd be exactly what you're looking for. And with so many colors to choose from you can pretty much get one to match your bike.

The main store is located in Downtown Portsmouth, NH.

Nate
00SprintRS

What he said! Their stuff is top-notch quality.

[benVFR]

Count me as another very happy Bailey Works Customer...

I didn't wear the bag I got from them on my motorcycle very often but I used it for bicycle commuting. It was pretty much 100% waterproof, very tough (made of Cordura), etc.. and well designed. I'd definitely say it's tougher than most of the mass market stuff out there. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it survived a slide down the highway.

They would even make you one custom to match your bike if you wanted. And it's always nice to be able to support a local company.

Ben