ABQIan

I'm talking about a 50 lbs.+ rated rack that uses the frame bosses on the seatstay and holes at the dropout. I have a commuter/touring bike I use for all my errands and it has a heavier-duty rack for large grocery runs, etc., and I've toured with that rack as well. I quite enjoy the feel of the bike for recreational riding, though, when I take the rack off.

I've heard people warn against doing this with regularity, and I'm wondering (a) if that is your experience and (b) if you've tried alternative mounting methods that make it less troublesome. I'm not looking for a quick-release, seatpost rack, or other solution-- I quite enjoy my burly Tubus and just wanted to see if people ever go back and forth with their mounting.

Thanks