Originally Posted by
79pmooney
Using just one front pannier (or loading them unequally) applies a side force to the steering. The bike is still ridable but don't try to ride no-handed! (Actually you can, but yo have to lean the bike to counteract the panniers.) I find barely notice running that same (front) pannier in back, even with fairly heavy loads.
Ben
This is a good qualification. One on the front not such a great idea, but on the back, it's not a problem.