Originally Posted by
curbowman
I would like to know why most modern rear racks mount the panniers so high on the rear wheel.
Older European and Japanese expedition bikes had lowriders on both the front and rear wheels, which helps to keep the center of gravity closer to the ground, thus improving stability in a heavily loaded bike.
Is there a reason why these lower racks are not more popular among cycle tourers of today?
When you use 'popular', do you mean you see them less frequently on bikes or they are no longer being sold at bike shops?