[Yak] front or rear rack

[Jackie Link]

Hi Pete,

I've used front panniers, handlebar bag, plus a small rack trunk and  
saddle bag on back, for extensive touring. Both my first NWT, and now  
my Petite Pocket Crusoe handle beautifully when fully loaded for  
touring.  The one time, in horrendous cross winds, when I moved my  
panniers to the back rack I felt less comfortable about the way it  
handled, but that was also true on my old touring Miyata.  Having the  
weight distributed over the entire wheel base works best for me.

Jackie



From: Peter Rice <adolphlund at cox.net>
Date: November 30, 2008 4:40:20 PM PST
To: yak at bikefriday.com
Subject: [Yak] front or rear rack


New to Bike Friday -- I like to tour with only two panniers.  I carry  
them on the front of my large bike.  Does this configuration work  
well on the Bike Friday?  I have an NWT.  I am really wondering if I  
should spend the money for a front rack.  The bike came with a rear  
rack.

Pete