Obviously too much load is always bad. It's better to use the front panniers, because they don't interfere with the handling of the bike. Heavy stuff at the front and lighter luggage at the back could be a wise rule. All in all the ride is very safe and stable and also fast. The bike itself is not heavy, only the load and the rider, ahaha!

 hhahahha Well, I have the problem too! ahhahhahha Sounds great, Im going to put a cool bag on my HT soon and hope to get in a travel ride! Im thinking of a cool video concept to capture the imagery! RideOn brother!

 High performance lubricant

 @slackliner: multi purpose

 If I were you, I'd try some front panniers on your Bigfoot.

 @slackliner: I'd love too, but they are close to £100 for the lighter ones with the width to fit a 4.6in tyre. Keep my eyes out on Ebay I think.

 The carbon seat post is supposed to have some flex and add comfort to the ride. I can't tell whether it really works this way.

 In for the long haul

 Wow that's really nice bicycle for long distance ride i love dry bags and i do have oranges ones - Fill up with hot dogs ha