Originally Posted by
saddlesores
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?
I did see a very short thread from five years ago. I will see if I can find any other threads. I haven't done any touring, yet. I haven't bought any racks or panniers, yet. I haven't even decided on what I will pack, yet.
I did just find some info on Axiom Streamliner Disc rear racks and Axiom Aero 45 Panniers (
http://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/streamliner/). I am tentatively thinking of just loading the 45 litre bags, maybe putting a bear can on top, and going with a Jones handlebar bag for a few electronics, and maybe a small feedbag on the handlebar. Maybe a framebag, too. Including bike tools, none of which I have, yet, I will probably load about 50 pounds.