Originally Posted by
the sci guy
Maybe it's just because my load of clothes and shoes for the workday isn't heavy enough but I'm curious about what all this talk is about rear racks and loads making the bike harder to handle? I've never experienced this.
I've used a milk crate and a tail bag on a rack. I've never had a problem while pedaling. But I've had no-hands shimmy. With a really heavy load, before getting on, it sort of wants to pivot down ("fall over" doesn't quite exactly describe it). Both were manageable, not really a problem.
I've also had a decent size front load (in the form of a Thule mini seat) and it definitely changes the steering, so I don't get that description either.