If you put most of the weight on the rear, you might have the annoyance of
the front wheel lifting on steep climbs.
On my Atlantis, I found that when I loaded up my handlebar bag with too
much weight, I got shimmy on the downhills. But if you have a decaleur for
your Berthoud bag that's probably a
I think you should bias the weight towards the rear, but yes, what Thomas
says: The bike will probably handle anything you throw at it.
Definitely take it for a few test spins, and remember, you can always
redistribute (and will) weight as you go along...
cc
On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:36 PM, La
11, 2014 3:37 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Loading An Atlantis
I have done some shorter tours on my Atlantis, 3 to 5 days. I have used light
weight back packing gear and gotten by with a Boxy Baggins in the front and a
Hoss in the back and no racks. I am looking at
I have done some shorter tours on my Atlantis, 3 to 5 days. I have used light
weight back packing gear and gotten by with a Boxy Baggins in the front and a
Hoss in the back and no racks. I am looking at doing a longer tour and my
original plan was to use a large Berthoud bag in the front and
