Hello from Ontario Canada Welland

[Mike.s]

I will be receiving my Rad City Commuter step through hopefully within the next couple weeks, apparently the tubing on the bike carrier is thicker so I’m trying to figure out a good back rack bag with folding out panniers it seems like one with more solid sides works better but again need to know the velcro or connectors will fit...Anyone have any advice suggestions on a good bag but not to break the bank that fits these electric bikes. Sorry pictures when I get the bike.. this isn’t mine it’s a picture from the site but is the exact bike. Just looking for advice , below is the style of bag I like with fold out panniers,but tough to get in Canada and approx 240.00 here yikes

 

[Gbart]

Welcome MikeS. What about something like this? Happened to see it on my LBS website but don’t know anything about the bag or how it attaches. $119.99 on their website.

“www.grandrivercycle.com/product/axiom-seymour-oceanweave-exp19-expandable-trunk-bag-362986-1.htm”

AxiomSeymour Oceanweave EXP19+ Expandable Trunk Bag

 

[SteveE]

Hi Mike.S, I have the bag that Gbart suggests, and can confirm that it will fit your rack regardless of tube size as it has Velcro straps at each side corner to keep it stable. This also stops the bag from drooping to one side. The main section carries a decent amount of stuff (large Lock and cable and my insulated lunch bag), and even more when expanded. The side bags while not too large will hold a water bottle, gloves, and more each. I like that there is a hook attached by bungee cord at the bottom of each bag, this keeps the bags out of your tires/spokes.

 

[SteveE]

I originally had the Rock Bros bag you like on order... from China. When that fell through (at least I received my money back), I ordered the Axiom. Glad I chose this one.

 

[Kayakguy]

I really like the marketing ploy, with the designation "step thru" rather than "ladies bike." A stroke of genius. When I was looking, I fixated on step throughs because at my age it was getting hard to swing my leg not only over the seat, but also the swing-out bags or baskets that stick up higher than the seat when folded. They're like the folding baskets for that purpose, but have a mesh covering rather than wire. Since there's room between them for a trunk, I'll add that too.

Because the tubing used for the rack is quite thick (at least 1/2" if not 9/16"), I had to do some strategic bending on the hooks to attach securely. The bike, by the way, is an Ariel Rider C-class, also a step thru. The frame looks just like yours from the cranks forward (including the battery positioning), but is a center motor with an IGH rear hub.