Originally Posted by unterhausen

with a bmx wheel and 42mm offset, the Crust fork has fairly low trail. Low trail is good with a front load. It may be more comfortable to steer with something up front vs. no-load, but it generally only takes a couple of pounds to slow down the steering enough. For example, a lock or spare tire is usually enough. For 50 pounds, you might feel better with a little more rake, but maybe just 45mm