On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 10:33:21 -0400, Curtis L. Russell
wrote:
My Bike Friday Metro is a step through (to fold) and the step through
frame is often easier to use when carrying moderately heavy packages
in downtown traffic with frequent stops and starts. Don't really have
to think much of how the package is attached to the rear, as long as
it is fastened down and fairly balanced.

I don't understand how the top tube affects carrying a package
rear-attached. Or are you saying that you don't have to attach it to
the rear (and hence needn't worry about it there)?
--
Rick Onanian