I have seen photos of a BOB (Yak) trailer attached to a Slipstream. I bought my Slipstream with a rear rack (Tubus Cargo). I'm wondering if there's any way to tell if the rear rack (and panniers) would interfere with attaching a BOB trailer. I realize that's a lot of space (and potential weight if used) being created for hauling and may be redundant but it would be nice to know just the same.

I have my eye on the Arkel Recumbant Panniers (the 60 model).

As a owner of a Slipstream and a BOB trailer I think you might have a problem if you choose a pannier set that would extend below the rear axel of the bike. From the pictures on the Arkel site it looks like it might just work. You might think of getting a small set of panniers and rack for the front of the bike to give it a little better balance. Good luck with all of that weight.

Gary

Thanks for the feedback. Since posting it occurred to me I may be overdoing it with cargo space (and weight). My concern now is as you say...balance. I'm afraid if I load the rear of the bike it will become even more challenging holding the bike up with my legs when stopped. Having all the weight in a trailer would solve that and the rack could be used for some light items or a small pack to hold the stuff used frequently while on the road.

I would be happy to hear your feedback riding your Slipstream. I'm still acclimating to the feel. When I first started riding I habitually tried riding fast and always pushing it. Now I have learned to relax more and "ride ahead" to anticipate any situations that may challenge my ability to control the bike effectively.

If you think that you might have trouble holding the bike upright when stopped and pulling then you might be better off with a 2 wheel trailer such as a Burley Nomad.
As I said I ride with a small bag on a rack up front to balance the bike front to rear. I have used the BOB as well as panniers and right now feel more comfortable with panniers on the bike. I can still carry 40-50 lbs. of gear and I don't think that I want to try and pull any more than that up a hill.
When on tour the SS is more about relaxed riding. Lean back, relax, pedal and enjoy the sights. The miles will drift by and you will see a lot and not be near as tired at the end of your day and might find that you did about the same miles as if you pedaled hard and got tired out faster.

Right now my concern with balance may be more in my head. When at a stop with your feet on the ground, most of the weight (rider and bike) is behind your knees so the muscles in your lower legs are managing all the weight. If you slip up and let the bike lean too far, the way the weight is distributed has a leveraging effect making it harder than you may anticipate. I'm thinking that having the additional weight of loaded panniers would only increase this problem. Your thoughts?

Also, could you include any information you have on the front rack/bag you outfitted your bike with?

I'm using a Nitto (https://www.rivbike.com/products/show...t-nitto/20-020) from Rivbike rack on the front of my Slipstream and a pair of Delta Compact Bicycle Panniers. I put a water proof bag in each side and carry cloths in them, around 10 lbs. There is also space on top of the rack to tie or strap things to.

Thanks again...that rack looks like it was made for the Slipstream and is clearly an easy install.

You might want to check Longbikes site for a few pics and other info about how some people set up and use their Slipstreams.

https://longbikes.ning.com/

Gary