Originally Posted by
dcullen
Years ago some one sold "Aerodynamic" front panniers. They were thin at the front and curved like a wing, the idea being that they would act as a fairly and direct air around the riders legs and rear panniers. The fact that they are not still available points to their relative success.
I've got a pair. They were made by Tailwinds in Santa Cruz, Ca. Here's a link.
http://www.angletechcycles.com/accessories/techwind.htm
Looks like they've been reintroduced and renamed Angletech Techwind.
I used them in front on low-rider racks. They work better there, carving a wind tunnel around your legs. In the back, you legs block much of the advantage. The disadvantage of this design is no pockets, so nowhere to put small things. The designer preferred the stuff bag approach to organizing your stuff.
It feels a little odd to turn with this weight on your front wheel, but if I remember right, it was stable. It was a long time ago.