The great debate rages on. I've only test-ridden low-trail bikes (like the Boulder) with front loads, and couldn't really fell much difference. On my AHH, I have an Acorn Rando that has had up to 10 lbs, as well as the current setup with a platrack and large basket. I can happily carry plenty of weight there without ill effect.
Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM, CycloFiend <cyclofi...@earthlink.net>wrote: > on 11/18/11 6:50 PM, Shifty at 1upand1d...@gmail.com wrote: > > So, I was just about to plunk down a couple of hundred dollars on a > Berthoud front bag at Rene Herse. Mike kindly returned my phone call and > immediately asked about the bike I was going to put it on. A Rivendell, I > replied (A. Homer Hilsen). He said, do you know that the bag's weight will > affect the handling somewhat; some people can't live with it while others > aren't bothered by it at all. He said it was because of the "trail" high or > low (I don't recall which) of all Rivendell bikes and that Herse bikes have > a (high, low?) trail that accounts for weight carrying in the front. > > So what do YOU think Rivendell front bag owner? Have you ever regretted > the effect the bag has on your Rivendell's handling? > > > You should really spend some time and go through the group archives here > and on iBob. There are strong opinions on trail and front bags and front > end geometry. The whole topic of front end loading and fork trail can cause > very strong opinions among some folks. The best thing to do might be play > with a cheap bag to see if you absolutely hate it before plunking down any > major expense. > > For me, it makes a huge difference for about 25 yards when I switch > between my Quickbeam, which I generally run with a front bag and my Hilsen, > which has a rear bag setup. Then I make whatever minor mental/physical > adjustments necessary, forget about it and ride. > > You get used to the way you rig your bike, no matter what you do. I'd get > the bag which make sense to you. > > Best of luck! > > - Jim > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: > http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > "She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how it was made, the > intricacy of its brakes and shifters pulling her straight in. Beauty." > -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
