Re: Rear Luggage Rack Web Site Update

Zoot Katz wrote:

> All laden bicycles require extra braking distance on hills. At least
> a loaded longtail isn't going to push your rear wheel out from under
> you under hard braking on slick roads. Unladen, it's easier than with
> a regular bike to break the rear wheel free under those conditions.

I've logged a lot of miles (mostly off-road) with trailer-bike and 
trailer (Bob), and have been impressed at how easy it is to jackknife, 
especially in low traction situations. You can compensate to a degree by 
using a lot more rear brake but it's still a real hazard, especially to 
the unwary.