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I'm thinking about a long (at least 1000 miles) east-west bikepacking tour. Would pic related make it possible to 'sail' if given a headwind? Would it be retarded to try this on a stiff/aero race bike? An article I read showed that pannier positioning could have a drag effect equivalent to carrying an additional 20kg, so why should I not commit to full aero (vs prioritizing comfort) if I were only doing 70-80 miles/day?