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If you're going up hills I would assume you'll be out of the saddle and, as others have said, having loads of weight on the back is quite sketchy in that case. What are you bringing with you? You could put panniers on the back and e.g. your tent on the front to even out the weight a bit. Or front panniers and a bikepacking saddlebag.
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I wouldn't go as far as to say it's sketchy. People have ridden with rear panniers for ages, it works but maybe it's not always the most efficient way of doing things. Current hype is all front loading, no doubt that'll change again in a few years...
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You could put panniers on the back and e.g. your tent on the front to even out the weight a bit.
A 1kg tent will surely balance things out! ;)
OT: Front load, because of the (Insta)gram points. Two 20L panniers, a tent, sleeping bag and inflatable mat:
atk
Tijs
I actually have a herniated lower disc in my back which may be something to consider.
@andyp @psee The forks are steel Marin butted cromo disc. I would most likely go for a Blackburn Outpost front rack, possibly the ti version.
I’m planning on going upto Hollyhead and over to Ireland so will be going through Snowdonia, so quite a lot of climbing. Is it better to be pushing or pulling the weight? The frame (Four Corners Elite) is incredibly stable, the wheelbase is crazy long and has thru axle’s with hydro discs so should hopefully be very solid on descents if front loaded?!