Originally Posted by
ploeg
A six-pack of cans weighs five pounds, and you'd probably rather carry a dense load such as that on your back rack or in a front pannier. I'd go light on a front platform.
So, the light beer goes on the front platform??
Great feedback folks, it's much appreciated. I do believe I'll get one with a platform of some sort. Great place to strap down a salmon, a bundle of firewood, or a box of wine (white on front, red on back, naturally).