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I reckon that a rear panniers have more aerodynamic drag than a front one, can see what you mean though.
Gotta grab some magazine out as they have some wind test on bicycles with panniers in various location.
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I lose 1-2mph on the flat and like 10mph down hill
What did you max out on the descent? I only managed a pitful 70km/h before the drag overcome the weight.
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Yeah cleaned out my flicker. Sorry.
But get the forks, with weight on the front it handles like it's on fucking rails. I easily blow past roadies. I think you should split the weight 75/25 front to back, I have to shift my body back to get proper lock on when coming in hot. But I've 12kg on the front and nothing on the back, so it'll be personal on body weight.
Also I rode it the other day to the shop without front weight and it was so sharp and light steering. I guess that's as I was not used to it, but before I left I rode it without front weight and thought it felt nice. It's only 2mm less trail than my super six evo and that handles like it's on rails with no front wight.
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On a related note. Panniers are a proper drag. I won't use them again. Front rack with 8kg and rear rack with 3kg. Both in dry bags on top. The wind resistance of panniers is stupid and they're annoying. I lose 1-2mph on the flat and like 10mph down hill. I don't mind the weight, it's the wind drag! It's a ball ache. Especially when busting my balls into a head wind.
I'll have to so the maths on how handling will change as having the weight low on the front with the 53mm trail is properly good. So need something f that handles similar to that. As it's on rails!!
When I find a couple grand I'll get something custom built in titanium. I won't need another bike. This one will do it all.