Thread: No Front Rack
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Old 09-09-10 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ac2rivers
I am considering pulling a BOB IBEX and using and rear rack and panniers but no front rack or pannier. Do you think that this is cause any problem while long distance touring?
You'll be putting most of the weight of your cargo on your rear wheel which is dished and will also be carrying the majority of your body weight. If you want to do panniers and a trailer maybe put the panniers on your undished strong front wheel and the trailer at the back. That will reduce the stress on your rear wheel and balance your load better.
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