one pannier perils?

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A typical car battery weighs from 30 to 60 pounds, so the
extra weight would be easily handled by a normal bicycle
wheel.

It's about the same as riding with a backpack, or replacing
a nine-stone rider with a thirteen-stone rider

The bicycle engine would be far more aware of the extra
weight than its spokes.

Of course. It's not a matter of the absolute weight but the fact that
it is offset slightly from the centre-line. Trevor may be wondering
whether there's a significant lateral loading on the wheel.

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Dave...

Dave Kahn Wrote:
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A typical car battery weighs from 30 to 60 pounds, so th
extra weight would be easily handled by a normal bicycl
wheel

It's about the same as riding with a backpack, or replacin
a nine-stone rider with a thirteen-stone ride

The bicycle engine would be far more aware of the extr
weight than its spokes

Of course. It's not a matter of the absolute weight but the fact tha
it is offset slightly from the centre-line. Trevor may be wonderin
whether there's a significant lateral loading on the wheel

-
Dave...
As others said, no problem. Only once did I feel a problem with
heavily laden left pannier, plus my U-lock hung on the left side of th
frame, plus a very strong crosswind from the right.

There are two other factors to consider:

- Handlebar bag. Whereas I have absolutely no problems in hangin
panniers in the back, whatever their weight (well, almost), I find th
handlebar bag changes how the bike handles. Sure the map holder i
nice, but I prefer to ride without a handlebar bag.

- Extra capacity. It's nice to have extra room available for stuff, s
you can buy food or even souvenirs along your way

--
mgagnonl

Dave Kahn Wrote:
wrote in messag
. .

A typical car battery weighs from 30 to 60 pounds, so th
extra weight would be easily handled by a normal bicycl
wheel

It's about the same as riding with a backpack, or replacin
a nine-stone rider with a thirteen-stone ride

The bicycle engine would be far more aware of the extr
weight than its spokes

Of course. It's not a matter of the absolute weight but the fact tha
it is offset slightly from the centre-line. Trevor may be wonderin
whether there's a significant lateral loading on the wheel

-
Dave...
As others said, no problem. Only once did I feel a problem with
heavily laden left pannier, plus my U-lock hung on the left side of th
frame, plus a very strong crosswind from the right.

There are two other factors to consider:

- Handlebar bag. Whereas I have absolutely no problems in hangin
panniers in the back, whatever their weight (well, almost), I find th
handlebar bag changes how the bike handles. Sure the map holder i
nice, but I prefer to ride without a handlebar bag.

- Extra capacity. It's nice to have extra room available for stuff, s
you can buy food or even souvenirs along your way

--
mgagnonl

Dave Kahn wrote in message
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A typical car battery weighs from 30 to 60 pounds, so the
extra weight would be easily handled by a normal bicycle
wheel.

It's about the same as riding with a backpack, or replacing
a nine-stone rider with a thirteen-stone rider

The bicycle engine would be far more aware of the extra
weight than its spokes.

Of course. It's not a matter of the absolute weight but the fact that
it is offset slightly from the centre-line. Trevor may be wondering
whether there's a significant lateral loading on the wheel.

I am now. Due to the offset construction of most rear bicycle wheels, I see
there may be a preference for loading the left pannier, disregarding weight
of transmission system.

Trevor

Dave Kahn wrote in message
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wrote in message
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A typical car battery weighs from 30 to 60 pounds, so the
extra weight would be easily handled by a normal bicycle
wheel.

It's about the same as riding with a backpack, or replacing
a nine-stone rider with a thirteen-stone rider

The bicycle engine would be far more aware of the extra
weight than its spokes.

Of course. It's not a matter of the absolute weight but the fact that
it is offset slightly from the centre-line. Trevor may be wondering
whether there's a significant lateral loading on the wheel.

I am now. Due to the offset construction of most rear bicycle wheels, I see
there may be a preference for loading the left pannier, disregarding weight
of transmission system.

Trevor

mgagnonlv wrote in message ...

Dave Kahn Wrote:

Of course. It's not a matter of the absolute weight but the fact that
it is offset slightly from the centre-line. Trevor may be wondering
whether there's a significant lateral loading on the wheel.

--
Dave...
As others said, no problem. Only once did I feel a problem with a
heavily laden left pannier, plus my U-lock hung on the left side of the
frame, plus a very strong crosswind from the right.

THe crosswind loads the wheel from its weakest angle. TJ


There are two other factors to consider:

- Handlebar bag. Whereas I have absolutely no problems in hanging
panniers in the back, whatever their weight (well, almost), I find the
handlebar bag changes how the bike handles. Sure the map holder is
nice, but I prefer to ride without a handlebar bag.

- Extra capacity. It's nice to have extra room available for stuff, so
you can buy food or even souvenirs along your way.


--
mgagnonlv

mgagnonlv wrote in message ...

Dave Kahn Wrote:

Of course. It's not a matter of the absolute weight but the fact that
it is offset slightly from the centre-line. Trevor may be wondering
whether there's a significant lateral loading on the wheel.

--
Dave...
As others said, no problem. Only once did I feel a problem with a
heavily laden left pannier, plus my U-lock hung on the left side of the
frame, plus a very strong crosswind from the right.

THe crosswind loads the wheel from its weakest angle. TJ


There are two other factors to consider:

- Handlebar bag. Whereas I have absolutely no problems in hanging
panniers in the back, whatever their weight (well, almost), I find the
handlebar bag changes how the bike handles. Sure the map holder is
nice, but I prefer to ride without a handlebar bag.

- Extra capacity. It's nice to have extra room available for stuff, so
you can buy food or even souvenirs along your way.


--
mgagnonlv