Originally Posted by
saddlesores
how much gear do you intend to take along?
if not too much, put it all in front panniers. no heal strike issues.
if more, load into a single-wheel trailer with NO panniers. less weight on the rear wheel.
or go modified....."tour-packing?".......front bags and front platform rack, triangle frame bag, and saddle bag with no rear rack.
all good and plausible ideas. Front panniers on a good rack, plus a large seat bag 10, 15 L with lighter stuff, as asked, how much stuff to carry really is the key here.