The first one is like a mountainbike and is obviously not intended for commuting or shopping with. I have never seen a mountainbike with any cargo or storage capabilities since that would be stupid.
I don’t know what rack standoffs are.
I suspect the rack is designed the way it is because of the huge suspension travel of the back wheel.
And really who uses panniers? What do you use them for? They just seem like a pain to use when backpacks exist.
Sure both bikes could have more features and maybe they will, it’s a prototype. But do they really? The first one is a dirt/mountain bike and the second one is a commuter bike. Neither really needs extensive storage or bag capabilities. A water bottle holder would be nice but also not really needed.
The first one is like a mountainbike and is obviously not intended for commuting or shopping with. I have never seen a mountainbike with any cargo or storage capabilities since that would be stupid.
I don’t know what rack standoffs are.
I suspect the rack is designed the way it is because of the huge suspension travel of the back wheel.
And really who uses panniers? What do you use them for? They just seem like a pain to use when backpacks exist.
Sure both bikes could have more features and maybe they will, it’s a prototype. But do they really? The first one is a dirt/mountain bike and the second one is a commuter bike. Neither really needs extensive storage or bag capabilities. A water bottle holder would be nice but also not really needed.