Originally Posted by megaptera
Is it that the problem with pannier on Dahon is related to the low height of the rear rack and the height of the pannier, leaving small clearance?
The ground clearance is not so much an issue, it's ankle clearance. It's the small size of the chainstays that causes the problem. When you get the Dahon front rack (fairly new item), these cause paniers to sit much lower to the ground and your really have to be mindful of curbs.