Today I did about 80 miles with about 10-12 lbs in my handlebar bag--I didn't feel as comfortable with my hands off the bars as I normally do because of the slight shimmy. I took off my gloves using my teeth, for example. Without the bag riding without my hands wouldn't be an issue though. Then again, I'm still new to the bike, and maybe over time I'll get a better feel for how it handles.