Originally Posted by Eternal_Tourist

To the OP:

I just use a velcro reflective strip wrapped around the front wheel rim and the downtube if I want to make sure the front wheel stays forward. Sometimes I'll use another strip to keep one of the brakes applied too. Never had a problem with this method. Probably best to use a non-stretch strip or else you'll just replicate your bungee cord results.

Oh and for what it's worth I carry most of my gear on the front panniers and have a big handlebar bag stuffed full of heavy crap and still no tippin'