Originally Posted by
saddlesores
johnbort: trailer won't take all the weight off, you've still got
some weight on the axle where the bob is attached. probably
not a simple 50/50 distribution, depends on how you load the
trailer.
you've already got 215 over the rear. better to move some
weight up front and skip the rack trunk. handling will then
be different. you may like it, or not.
Ok, that makes sense. I will be doing some riding with the bike loaded for training in advance of the trip. I will try to work out the kinks and get used to the setup. Thanks!
One more thought...the rear panniers are 40l and the front 28...if I can fit the rear panniers on the front and just have the 28's lightly loaded on the rear rack, that would lessen stress on the rear. That is assuming I can still steer the bike..heh