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and the 'truck-like' handling.
Very normal for those kind of bicycle (high trail geometry), these bicycle tend to have that kind of handling to increase stability while going off roading, which translate into what described to be a slow steering bicycle when being ridden on the tarmac.
The Vaya in picture above with the front luggage have 27./650b wheels and a modified fork for a lower trail (result in quicker handling, not easy unladen off road but fine with a front load).
The front end sit lower allowing the Vaya to have a steeper head angle (closer to a road/endurance bicycle) the fork rake is 65mm*, making it into a proper low-trail bicycle.
So the bicycle as pictured, isn't the same Vaya as your despite appearance.
Having said that, the Vaya can deal with a front load, as in very little flex, but not in a manner that make it easy to turn while cornering at high speed.
*standard Vaya fork have a 50mm rake.
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Vaya is a good choice ! It is well designed, the only possible drawbacks I feel are the weight (not a problem when loaded), and the 'truck-like' handling. My setup is there if you're looking for other ideas https://www.flickr.com/photos/vdns/15509218930/