front rack (was Re: Setting up a touring bike...)

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 > From: http://www.unity.ncsu.edu/~jgedgert (Dan & Janet Edgerton)
 > Date: Sat  Jan 18, 12:00pm
 >
 > Forrest MacCormack <http://www.erols.com/~forrest1> wrote:
 > 
 > > I am planning to do some heavy duty self-contained touring this spring.
 > > Does anyone have any recommendations for panniers for a road touring
 > > bike.  I haven't seen much in the way of panniers at the local bike
 > > shops.  I want something that will hold a lot of stuff... at least 1000 cu
 > > inches per bag.  Can anyone make a suggestion???
 > > 
 > > Thanks 
 > > 
 > > Forrest MacCormack
 > > http://www.erols.com/~forrest1
 > 
 > Rather than buy a set of large panniers and mount them on the rear
 > consider buying two pairs of smaller panniers and mount them front and
 > rear with a low rider rack in the front. Placing the weight on the bike
 > in this way will give a much more stable ride than having all the weight
 > in the rear. It will also give you more overall hauling capacity than
 > even two of the largest panniers would be able to give you. It's also a
 > good idea not to pack all your panniers full when you depart on your
 > trip but leave a little room for purchases as you travel.
 > 
 > Dan Edgerton.

Do you recommend a particular front rack?

Thanks.