Originally Posted by dobber
where would you put the rack and panniers? I'm building up yet another bike, something to do both hauling on the commute (those times when I've got to haul crap to/from work) and something that I can maybe throw a change of clothes, gear and chow into and do overnight trips up into the Adaks.
I'd do both ends but it seems like overkill.
Fronts. The idea that bags on the front will make you more susceptible to pitch-over or make the bike handle poorly are just wrong. I've been riding with most of the weight on the front wheel for a very long time and the bike has no issues whether I'm carrying 20 lbs of clothes and food to work or if I'm carrying 60% of a 60lb touring load.