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As I mentioned, I never toured, but my understanding is that due to all of the weight of the stuff you have to haul, you need to minimize unnecessary elements and their weight. Hence the so called low rider (?) front racks are used, when you can still stick the bags to their sides, but the top platform is absent. In pizza rack + bag combo, it's more about quick access, mount/dismount and overall convenience, rather than minimal weight. IMO