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From: chuckb@fluke.UUCP (Chuck Bowden)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Advice requested about handlebar bags
Message-ID: <269@tpvax.fluke.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 14-May-84 13:57:04 EDT
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Posted: Mon May 14 13:57:04 1984
Date-Received: Mon, 21-May-84 04:52:55 EDT
Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Everett, WA
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I would very much appreciate some advice/info on the following subject: does
using a handlebar pack only -- no rear rack -- add dangerously to
instability?

I have an "SR Semi-Pro" bike with racing frame and 27" x 1" Specialized
Touring tires. On my last ride I sensed some instability at high speeds down
the hills, and I'm wondering if I'm asking for trouble by loading up the
front wheel with the handlebar bag (Eclipse Standard).

I would appreciate it if anyone out there in net-land would have any advice
on this subject. Thanks a lot.

    NON-RELATED NOTE:

With respect to the discussion on bike helmets, I always wear my Bell Biker
and don't even know its there (practically) because it's so comfortable.


			     Chuck Bowden
			     John Fluke Mfg. Co.