OK, as the title suggests, I'm interested in the point of rear carriers.
Wheels too big to go under - so how big is too big?
Space needed for gas tank - is that the only location?
Improve departure - really?
Carry two spares - planning on crossing continents?
Just because you can - what's it to you!!
I can see why you would under some circumstances but having looked at the Matt Savage 80, getting into the cargo space (a lot, as I do) would be (it was as it was held with a threaded T bar) immensely frustrating as I'd have to undo the carrier every time. It would drive me nuts. Some owners do seem to have them for the last of the above reasons. Are they a pain to live with? Can you get them that at least allow you to get into the glass part?
Chris
Wheels too big to go under - so how big is too big?
Space needed for gas tank - is that the only location?
Improve departure - really?
Carry two spares - planning on crossing continents?
Just because you can - what's it to you!!
I can see why you would under some circumstances but having looked at the Matt Savage 80, getting into the cargo space (a lot, as I do) would be (it was as it was held with a threaded T bar) immensely frustrating as I'd have to undo the carrier every time. It would drive me nuts. Some owners do seem to have them for the last of the above reasons. Are they a pain to live with? Can you get them that at least allow you to get into the glass part?
Chris