It took me a sec to find a photo, but it handled just as terribly when it was straight rear-loaded with nothing on front. You can see it on the right in this photo, with both panniers in place and packed full: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/15187812094 So basically two panniers full + tent in back = bad One pannier + tent in back with light load on front = bad Is there a magic way to load this that makes it pleasant to ride? I know it's not a loaded touring bike, but hoping for at least a little stability whilst loaded and not crazy shimmy all over the road.
On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 9:11 PM, Joe Bartoe <[email protected]> wrote: > David, > > My experience with a Hilsen with small front rack and small front bag on it, > indicates that Riv-designed bikes are not really good handlers with front > loads. It shimmied like crazy! The other items may have contributed, but my > guess is the stuff on the front had more to do with the shimmy. > > Joe > > Joe Bartoe > Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. > email: [email protected] > website: www.synapticcycles.com > Twitter: @synapticcycles > phone: 949-374-6079 > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
