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@Smallfurry
I was actually thinking the opposite (that they would speed you up).
Interested because....
A) I have a utility bike (based on CycloX frame) with massive rear panniers, and find long climbs annoying because i have to lean forward more than I'd like. To better seat the front wheel. I was curious to the effect of 1.5 Kg or so on the front, as I may invest in some front panniers, simply to better balance the weight.
B) I'm putting together a 29er with a bloody light carbon fork, and again am carefully considering front end lift on technical climbs. I have chosen a frame with relatively long chainstays to compensate, so it works in my head (ahem). TBH I was amazed at the number of big name manufacturers making 29er frames with uber short chain stays, so they could market them as *'handling like a 26er'. *