kinda pointless discussion as general front/rear loading has
been covered many times before.

you wanna know about your particular situation? how 'bout
some details? you one of them crazy ultralighters with 10
pounds of gear? or p'haps you're carrying 150 pounds in 4
panniers and a hello kitty fannypack?

how conflicted are you? what's your preferred (up to now)
weight distribution? tried any alternatives?