Jay here rides almost entirely with a load up front (on Platrackprototype with big basket and ShopSack prototype with lots in it), no problem. On campouts, three to four campers will have heavy loads up there, sometimes 60 percent front, 40 rear; and sometimes the other way around. I have no preference and no strong opinions about loading a bike. I've done it so many ways so differently so many times, and it's just a matter of getting in sync with the bike loaded this way or that, and it takes (seems to take me) no time at all. Last week I was riding home with the PR and SLICKERSACK with heavy stuff in it-laptop, food, cameras, some tools. You adapt to the weight shift in fifty yards, and then it's normal. I think it's on of those "don't overthinkit" things, but that's just me. G
On Sep 30, 3:08 pm, Bill Rhea <billr...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I just received one of the new Platracks the other day, and have it > hooked up on my 64cm QB. > > My intention was to use it specifically for touring, but am intrigued > by the new Slicker sack. So I've checked to see what it feels like to > have my normal commute load (laptop, clothes, lunch) on the front > rather than the back to see how it rides before throwing down the > money. > > Installation was a breeze, though I have a front B&M generator > headlight for which I fabricated a new bracket so that it would not > sit higher than the rack (and get in the way of big loads). > > It turns out that my Baggins "Adam" bag fits on the Platrack quite > securely - you can loop the seatpost strap over the hoop, run the main > compartment straps over the front of the rack, and even tuck the side > compartment buckles under the sides. That setup does not sway one > tiny bit, but it's not as quick to take on and off. The NS Lil' > Loafer goes on the rear Nitto bag support. > > Riding with the weight up front feels different, but not in a bad > way. However, I've really gotten used to the convenience of the Lil > Loafer up front - so easy to get at while pedaling. I like how quick > and easy the Slicker appears to go on and off, and the handle is a > plus, but my setup pre-Flatrack has worked great for years w/o > complaints. I guess I'm just a sucker for nice bicycle luggage :-) > > Anybody have any thoughts they'd want to share about carrying weight > up front vs. on the rear? Any other Platrack feedback? > > -br --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
