Car & bikeTried-and-true tip

Shift some weight forward when a loaded bike struggles on switchbacks

If a loaded bike steers badly on switchbacks, shift some of the weight toward the front.

Time
⏱ 10 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • Low-rider rack on the fork, or a handlebar bag

How to do it

  1. Fit a front low-rider rack to the fork.
  2. Deliberately shift some of the weight forward.

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