Old 11-24-14, 11:46 PM
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B. Carfree
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I also prefer to load the front as heavy as possible. If I still have more stuff, on go the rear bags. Weight at the front axle stabilizes the bike; other locations destabilize it. As added perks, front loading is more aerodynamic (check out the shape of a drop of water: bigger in the front than the rear) and puts less strain on the rear wheel, which is much more likely to have issues than a front wheel.
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