RedBike
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- Location
- Beside the road
May well have to if it feels heavy on the bars. I was just trying to move some weight forward but maybe on the bars isnt such a good idea.
I've never noticed any issues with loading up just the rear of the bike but I have had a few problems with having weight too high up, particuarly at the front.
The first time I went cycle-touring I fastened a sleeping mat under my handlebars (probably 1.5kg) and a HEAVY cheap tent and sleeping back ontop of my rack 7.5kg.
The effect on the bikes handling was dramatic and scary. The bike was very reluctant to become upright after being lent into a turn and it felt highly unstable at speed while off-road. I soon learnt that packing anything heavy as low down as possible really helps keep with keeping the bike stable.
Curiously, I never had any issues with riding with a heavy rucksack?