bac
08-11-04, 09:28 AM
If I'm going with only one set of paniers for my trip, should I mount them on the front or rear. I would think front, but I'd like the advice of some experts. ThanX!!
Touring - Only one set of panniers - front or back?
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RegularGuy
08-11-04, 09:44 AM
Rear.
You could actually put them in front or back, but, in the rear you can carry a larger pannier (=more gear) and you'll find that it affects your bike's handling less.
You could actually put them in front or back, but, in the rear you can carry a larger pannier (=more gear) and you'll find that it affects your bike's handling less.
ComPH
08-11-04, 10:58 AM
I really dislike panniers on the front. They make steering more difficult, and any wind that is not straight on tries to pull the bars from your hands. That makes it very annoying on a long trip. If you can do a seat bag only, that is probably the most comfortable, than rear panniers and handlebar bag. I'd consider front panniers as the last resort, when everything else is loaded.
photojtn
08-11-04, 04:17 PM
I agree with ComPH definitely, REAR and a bar bag ,and maybe a top rack bag (trunk)
Guest
08-11-04, 05:00 PM
Rear rack. It will be better balanced that way.
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