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I don't know if it would handle better. All the weight on the back is annoying.
One of the the vest handling bikes I had with panniers was a CDF with low trail fork and panniers on the front. #scobled -
I've not ridden with fork bags but find stuff hanging off bars a bit annoying.
I did a ride to Snowdonia once with fork bags and they were fine tbh. In the end I found them hassle to take off, pack, make sure they're right etc and I've not used them since.
I think I'd happily leave them on with just emergency stuff like jackets etc that I didn't need to keep dipping into them
As much as anything to try different configurations. I rode with panniers previously and for this trip I was a bit worried I’d just fill them because I had the space.