Originally Posted by
clearcastle04
Anyone else think a messenger bag makes sense with the swift? I do. Granted I have a full-sized road bike with rack and pannier setup that I love, I find that using the messenger bag is works well for the swift rather than going with a rack or carradice sqr system both of which seem to increase or make more cumbersome the folding. A carradice bag mounted directly to the saddle rails which doesn't prevent the seatpost from sliding down all the way when folded, keeping the fold tighter and more compact, might be good though as well. Actually now I've thought about it more I think a carradice bag and compatible rack with quick release which mounts to the saddle rails might be a superb option. Thinking aloud I guess.
The arrangement with my Swift doesn't really affect the fold, as long as you don't mind the seatpost sticking up when the thing is folded. I just use a standard rear rack with it attached to the lower QR's on the seatpost clamps. When folded, the seatpost just rests on the rack stays instead of the rear tyre / fender. In fact, when i'm getting on or off trains, I just leave the bag attached to the bike.
The thing I like about this is when I lock the bike up outside & I carry the seatpost away with me, I'm not dealing with a bunch of attachments on the post.
Not for everyone, but works for me.