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Interesting. I'm planning a soma demi porteur rack and a rack bag, with a roller bearing headset as the reports of whole bike shimmy on the rim brake models were a bit concerning. Apparently, the disc model lengthened the trail slightly and a roller bearing headset helps. The low rider panniers looks great.
what wheels/tires? those are 650x48c. i went from a 650x42 to that because the 42c were defective (the entire lot - they sent me 4 replacements). Despite the casing being wobbly, i recall much less shimmy. i'd recommend - if going 650 b - to use a 42.
all this aside - great bike. One of my favorites i've owned. I just think it gets a little moody when putting weight above and in front of the axel.
bright
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Interesting. I'm planning a soma demi porteur rack and a rack bag, with a roller bearing headset as the reports of whole bike shimmy on the rim brake models were a bit concerning. Apparently the disc model lengthened the trail slightly and a roller bearing headset helps.
The low rider panniers looks great.