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Because it's easy and cheap, safer if something breaks, the frames are all overbuilt, and you can put stacks of weight on the back without fucking your steering, getting confused and riding into a ditch.
Basically, like most good things, front loading requires a bit of thought and care, so it's not standard.
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Why is it you think the vast mayority of bikes uses rear racks then?