Re: belt drives

On 1/28/2025 12:12 PM, Roger Merriman wrote:

... even just a pannier on the old school roadie, which is hardly heavy,
is noticeable. It’s often near empty, arguably I could have used a bar or
large saddle bag but I had a spare pannier, plus I do occasionally use the
space.

I think for equivalent loads, having the weight in a large saddlebag (like a Carradice) affects handling less than having the weight in panniers. Maybe that's because the added weight is closer to the center of mass of the bike+rider.
But the saddlebag has to be fastened rigidly, not swinging about.
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- Frank Krygowski