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your body weight is over the rear wheel, so you split your weight much more evenly by putting your baggage on the front. The bike will also handle more easily, no flopping in the climbs or being difficult to hold upright.
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Weight inside the main triangle is less noticeable/more stable. Weight low on the rear wheel makes it feel sluggish.
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Ideally you'd want the weight as close to the center of gravity as possible. The further away the more it will affect your steering.
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Could you Please elaborate on that? I do bicycle touring and always had old style panniers but noticed a lot o people going for setups similar to Heldring’s. I’m interested especially since his bags are going to be heavy.