I added a rack (it's actually a rear rack) to the front of my bike. I don't find my bike hard to handle when the front rack is in use. I love having the ability of carrying extra cargo. I often use one of my Longaberger baskets. I also have two small panniers that I can put on it too. During the winter months it's especially nice to have the extra hauling capacity without hitching up the trailer. I did add a homemade steering stabilizer spring to reduce wheel flop.