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@alialias This is really my first experience of front loading properly so didn't want to spend loads of money initially. The M-part low riders will do a job plus like the traditional look but boy is the mounting hardware awful!
@spotter As soon as I put the panniers on stepped back and looked at the bike that was my thought ✊
@edscoble Helpful as ever, thanks. Will seriously consider this and think you're probably talking sense for proper fully loaded touring. God knows I'll be grateful for the higher gear when I'm tired.
@amey Hear you regarding White Ind cranks, food for thought I think. I don't know... I think the Superstars have a charm of their own in the way they've made no effort whatsoever to match it to the crank