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07-30-12, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rambo

i'm sure this has been discussed ad nauseum, so if there is another link, feel free to point me in that direction...

What is the general consensus on packing weight distribution. Is it better to load the back heavy and leave the front light, or balance the load?

With the bike loaded I want the front heavier. When YOU get on the bike you will load the rear wheel up. I try to shoot for 60/40 front/rear. You also want the weight as low as you can reasonably get it.

Aaron

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