Alan Clucas
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After some discussion with the nice guys at Radical Designs I ordered their banana racer panniers, and fitted them in the wrong way to the V. It works great.
More photos in this gallery https://goo.gl/photos/KEWvW11sMHVp6ZqWA
Basically I've attached the straps which should go over the seat only over the frame under the seat. I've then put two pieces of webbing over the seat and attaches them to the outer points on the bag (which are a standard part of the design). This tucks the bag right under the rear part of the seat, and gives 25 litres of storage. It's pretty aerodynamic based on absolutely no testing and just a basic idea that frontal area impact is minimal (see how little the bags are below the front of the seat pan). It also doesn't impact the legs too much for the cruzbike duck waddle when you're showing off your super cool bike at the traffic lights, and is pretty good at keeping the load low, and inboard (so you can still filter between cars).
Apologies (not very much though) for using proper spelling and metric units
Worries about hitting the rear wheel were unfounded in my 10 mile ride home from work with both sides somewhat loaded. I think consideration of where stuff is loaded (heavy stuff at the front ideally) will probably keep this so, but fitting a little strut down under the seat on each side is under consideration.
I don't see quite why this wouldn't work in general with the bigger bags, but they have a more pronounced drop to the rear, and are going to be less aero as they're bigger. This is plenty for commuting (I've been fine with 14 litres) and some light bike travel in my opinion. I can always put more load behind the seat later if needed for that kind of thing.
Usual disclaimer: Not affiliated, just happy customer.
I see no reason why the same thing wouldn't work on a sylvio, although wheel rub problems may be apparent there, I've no idea.
More photos in this gallery https://goo.gl/photos/KEWvW11sMHVp6ZqWA
Basically I've attached the straps which should go over the seat only over the frame under the seat. I've then put two pieces of webbing over the seat and attaches them to the outer points on the bag (which are a standard part of the design). This tucks the bag right under the rear part of the seat, and gives 25 litres of storage. It's pretty aerodynamic based on absolutely no testing and just a basic idea that frontal area impact is minimal (see how little the bags are below the front of the seat pan). It also doesn't impact the legs too much for the cruzbike duck waddle when you're showing off your super cool bike at the traffic lights, and is pretty good at keeping the load low, and inboard (so you can still filter between cars).
Apologies (not very much though) for using proper spelling and metric units
Worries about hitting the rear wheel were unfounded in my 10 mile ride home from work with both sides somewhat loaded. I think consideration of where stuff is loaded (heavy stuff at the front ideally) will probably keep this so, but fitting a little strut down under the seat on each side is under consideration.
I don't see quite why this wouldn't work in general with the bigger bags, but they have a more pronounced drop to the rear, and are going to be less aero as they're bigger. This is plenty for commuting (I've been fine with 14 litres) and some light bike travel in my opinion. I can always put more load behind the seat later if needed for that kind of thing.
Usual disclaimer: Not affiliated, just happy customer.
I see no reason why the same thing wouldn't work on a sylvio, although wheel rub problems may be apparent there, I've no idea.
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