Originally Posted by
mkeller234
Wow, not your average commuter bike. That wheel is nearly kissing the seat tube! I’ve looked at Ortlieb panniers a lot in the past, always thought they were nice.
You are right, in an effort to shorten the "beltstay" dimension for agility on this cycle (AC01) , BMC pulled the wheel/fender right into the seatpost (as they do with their road-bikes).
This move has some downsides:
- Fewer tire options with the tight clearances. (those are 32mm slick tires in the photo)
- Fewer pannier setup possibilities due to heel-strike concerns. The Gravel Pack is one option that works well.