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Old 10-01-2012, 11:04 AM   #9 (permalink)
redyaris
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I have been thinking about the 4 bag cargo space and where to put it. I would like to lower the overall height of the bike to reduce side wind affects, and what I have come up with is that the rear cargo section should start out at 24" wide so that the four bags of groceries can be placed lower. In order to do this I need to place the bags wider apart and lower down beside the wheel travel zone. This may also be the solution for a recumbent layout. I doubt that the additional width will be much of an aero penalty.
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