


I scored a used Rawland Sogn. It’s pretty much exactly what I’ve been looking for in a more capable (compared to my gravel bike) bikepacking rig.
I’m going to get it turned into my ideal bikepacking setup this winter, but since it has that “low-trail” geometry I’m wondering about how best to distribute weight (I’ve read that basically I want more weight in the front). I’ve got a seat bag, fork bags, and an OMM Divide Rack with a set of their Ponderosa panniers.
Would the rear rack be a bad idea? Even with lighter load?
Same question for the saddle bag (RD Spinelock 16L), especially since that would put the weight even higher.
Last picture is my gravel bike’s most recent bikepacking iteration.
by vaticRite