Originally Posted by
Booger1
If I run one set,I run fronts only.Handles much better for me.
Think of it as shooting a bow and arrow.Where would you put the weight on the arrow,in the front or the back?Arrows get wobbly with weight in the back.
This is an apt analogy, thanks.
I too prefer two fronts and a large saddlebag for fast and light touring, in my case a carradice superC saddlebag works well and allows me not to have a rear rack.
For longer-term, winter (more bulky clothing), and offroad or dirtroad riding I actually really like all four front and rear pans.
If I had to buy one set of bags only, I would probably get the Ortlieb packer FRONT bags. I like their size and square shape- I think they are a nice compromise between front and rear... I sold mine a while back, and sort of regret it. That said, I really love my super C panniers too, I just wish the front bags were a bit more square shaped.