>>2020481>there's a reason they usually have those things on their back or rear carrierthe reason is that front racks are harder to setup, and usually require some custom work, or reconfiguration of cables, because they're in the way of your controls.
Any issues with a loose/stiff headset or front hub will be exacerbated.
A -good- stiff front rack setup takes some experimentation and thought, whereas rear racks just bolt on.
As for the steering dynamics, front load makes your steering heavier and it can be unwieldy, but rear rack introduces a swaying load which makes it unpleasant to ride out of the saddle, especially climbing steep hills 'tail wagging the dog'. Whereas front rack can plant your front wheel and make climbing easier.
You also have a rear weight bias on most bicycles meaning the rear wheel (the more difficult one to replace) is likely to incur damage and front rack helps with that.
Front rack also has the major added bonus of being visible which is nice for security in a city or just not sketching out that your load has maybe fallen off.
>My milk crate with bungies on the Walmart seat post rack is very sketchy and tipped overyeah no shit dude. what you attached it to the rack with bungeys? That's not secure at all. Use zip ties and make sure you pull them tight with tools. Also those racks suck.
