The Van Rysel E-EDR AF e-road bike is now on sale at Decathlon in various EU countries. The lightweight model features a Mahle X35 system with multiple connectivity options and an accompanying GPS computer. Other features include an SRAM APEX AXS groupset and a 160 km (~100 miles) assistance range.
That thing looks slick AF 😍
Admittedly a bit sporty for me though, nowhere to attach a pannier rack for shopping or make it a bit more practical from a utility perspective
That bike has pannier mounts. Look at the hole near the wheel and the hole near the seat tube.
Just had another look - looks like you are right! Initially I thought the mounting points near the seat tube were unthreaded, but it seems the threads are actually recessed quite deep inside
Why wouldn’t you be able to add a rack? You just need the size of the tire. It goes on the bolts that hold on the back tire.
Edit: waaaaaait, I just noticed it
Found a solution, though: https://aeroe.com/products/spider-pannier-rack
You can totally install a standard rack, the bike frame has the standard holes, it looks like.
You’re right, I thought they were absent due to the geometry of the bike.