Love these panniers for grocery shopping!
Pros
Waterproof, large capacity, easy attach/detach, very secure.
Cons
None, these are great!
Great Panniers
Pros
Best panniers on the market. I had my last pair for 8 years, until the plastic latch broke, and was super happy with them.
Cons
Cost more than some, but worth the price
Super panniers for around town or cross country
Pros
As always, waterproof. Great fastening system.
Cons
A little heavy and no internal pockets.
Other Thoughts
You can't argue with simplicity and durability.
Ortlieb Panniers Terrific
The Ortlieb panniers fits the rear rack of my VanMoof X2 electric bicycle. Easy on, easy off, completely waterproof, large enough for lots of gear, groceries etc. Highly recommend.
As said
Pros
As said
Cons
N/A
Other Thoughts
None
Ortlieb Pannier
Easily mounted to my vintage Schwinn Voyaguer rear rack.
Very well made, sturdy pack.
My husband loves them!
Pros
I bought these for my husband about 6 months ago. He commutes to work via bike and loves these panniers. They are easy to fit onto the bike and they are attached very securely. They are waterproof, can hold his suitcase, change of clothes and shoes, lunch, and have room to spare. He gets compliments on them all the time and for the price, they were definitely worth it.
Cons
I should have bought matching shoulder straps for them too. Will be purchasing those soon.
great product
Pros
great bags no problems
Cons
when bouncing down the trail the bottom clip can disengage. the solution is to use a bungee cord or something to keep pressure inward.
I was on a single track very rough when this happened.
Other Thoughts
4 stars because they should come with carrying handles and down low extra attachment bungee. the bags are super tough and carry a half rack of soda no problem
Awesome Panniers!
Pros
Great fit, highly waterproof and durable.
Cons
None.
Miles and miles
Pros
Ortlieb panniers are the absolute best product out there. They hold plenty and keep the weather out. I wouldn't trust another product as much as I trust Ortlieb. Second set.
Cons
Can't think of any
Other Thoughts
Miles and miles
Good Locking system
Pros
Best locking system I have used so far.
Easy to put on and take off
Even though the paint of my rack has been removed where the locks attach, the locks are in pretty good shape.
Good color makes you visible.
Sturdy bag without signs of wear
Cons
Not as stable as I would like at higher speeds.
Needs to be balanced for heavier loads
I did not receive the adapters which change the locks for thick tube rack to skinnier tube racks. Has worn off the paint on my rack where the locks attach due to significant bouncing. Concerned something might fail due to this (rack or pannier).
Other Thoughts
Some friends think I ride like Mary Poppins (careful, slow, avoiding drops, stairs, and jumps). Others think I ride like a SF delivery cyclist. If you ride like the SF delivery cyclist with heavier loads, fast speeds, on rough roads (or off road when confronted by someone/thing on the road you have to maneuver around) you might want to go with the standard version. So far this pannier has gotten into my wheel rarely (high speeds, jumps (small ones like a curb), or heavy unbalanced loads) and in a few months removed the paint from my rack with all the bouncing.
Great Bags
Pros
Nice durable bags
Works great with standard racks and the QL3 Rack
Love the size and shape
Cons
Volume size refers to both bags, not a single bag.
Other Thoughts
I wish they'd make the rollers in a QL3 design.
Ortlieb bags
Nice bags for the money
I think I made the right choice
Pros
Tough, waterproof, simple, easy to take on/off, lighter than the full featured version with internal pocket. No interference with heels. Leaves room to pack things on top of the rack.
Cons
Heavier than coated cloth panniers, single compartment.
Other Thoughts
I've used a few kinds of panniers, the Ortlieb classic (with an extra internal pocket and this year a fancier mount), 3 kinds of coated nylon panniers, and finally these. I like the single compartment, rugged waterproof design. The mount is the same as last year's Classic and was plenty good then. Simplicity saves a bit of weight and some $$.
Great Product, Good price
Great simple, functional design.
Waterproof City Panniers
Pros
Waterproof, easily loaded and attached to rack.
Other Thoughts
I have one overnight trip on these. They stay attached and don't rattle going down the road. To improve mine, I bought a bunch of stuff sacks to keep things organized. The roll top is great with no zipper to break.
Ortlieb Back-Roller City Rear Pannier: Pair; Black
Pros
Waterproof, secures well on bike rack, spacious.
Cons
No pockets in internal compartment. Can be difficult to carry.
Great product
Pros
-Easy to use
-Waterproof
-Spacious
Cons
-No shoulder strap so not the easiest to lug around
Other Thoughts
-Recommend!
Great buy
Just what I wanted. Good price. Quick delivery. These bags have made my commute much easier. I added a couple shoulder straps that I had laying around.
Great Pair
Pros
- Great price for two bags
- Water-proof
- Easy to put on and take off rack
- Plenty of space for treks, daily commute and more
- Two D-rings on closure clips so you can buy your own shoulder strap
Cons
- Can't adjust closure to accommodate for amount of items in bag (this is when your own adjustable shoulder strap can come in handy)
Other Thoughts
I couldn't commute daily without these bags. I usually only need one for my things and my purse slung around my shoulder.
Best of breed
Best of breed and best for the price. These are the older version and don't have the strap that you don't need anyway. They also roll and clip which I think is a better system than the new version. Very waterproof and nothing much that can go wrong. Everything else is a cheap imitation.
Nice bags, good value.
Pros
100% water tight. Simple setup and attachment. Reasonable price. Lots of storage.
Cons
Easy for things to feel disorganized because there is only one pocket. There are also struggles even with organization if what you want is at the bottom of the bag.
Other Thoughts
On a four bag setup I personally would opt for 2 large Ortlieb bags. This could cover clothes, camping gear, and other large items. Then I would probably opt for a bag with multiple pockets in the front to keep small items organized.
Great for Bike Commuting
Pros
* Completely waterproof
* Attaches to bike rack securely
* Lift off the rack easily
* Spacious
Cons
* No quick access; the dry-bag style opening means getting to anything in a closed bag is not a simple task
Other Thoughts
I got these so that I could commute to work without carrying a backpack. I've loved using them. Got caught in the rain one day, but everything in the bags was completely dry!
Perfect
Pros
Work very well, hold up great in daily use environments, keeps everything dry in the rain. Love them!
Cons
Almost too small for a full size laptop, but it works. Every commuter seems to have the same bag.
great alternative to full-size ortlieb panniers
Pros
These bags have worked out so well for us, the classic ortlieb panniers just looked too big and bulky for commuting (plus they were almost twice the cost). For about half the price, these were ideal for us. We were really happy with how fast they shipped too.
Other Thoughts
We had to go on youtube to find a video showing the actual product and how big it was in relation to a bike. We were a little confused because the dimensions listed for these "city panniers" were the same as the "classic" version, which just look so much bigger. So we ordered this product not really sure what we were getting but we were really pleased with the outcome and would definitely order from this site again.
Great Bags!
Easy on. Easy off. Waterproof. They are simple and dependable.
Basic
Pros
Sturdy construction
Cons
Difficult to close, no shoulder strap (there are loops on the clasps, but no strap). Last model had an internal pocket that was very handy (so it's not just a bottomless pit).
Great panniers
Pros
Used them to ride the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O canal. They performed superbly. Easy to remove and replace, very secure no problems with them coming loose and I had them packed full.
Cons
No compartments so things you may want quickly move shift to the bottom and you end up taking a lot of stuff out looking for things.
Other Thoughts
Use them now for commuting and errands. Work well when using one or two.
Best deal I could find for an excellent product
Pros
Water proof. Tough material-durable. Easy to attach to the bike frame.
Cons
I haven't found a downside to them yet.
Other Thoughts
I would like to have a pair that are slightly larger, but these have done well for me. The interchangeability about them is awesome. I use them on my mountain bike rack as well as my Pack Wheel. (Pack Wheels are push along hiking carts we use to carry our gear on camping trips instead of on our backs). I don't have to make any adjustments when attaching or switching them to either style rack. These panniers are solid and don't tear when pushing them through oak brush. Above all, they were priced better here than anywhere else I shopped. It was an excellent purchase which I have no regrets making.
Great bags
Pros
These are great bags - waterproof and easy to mount and use during a trip. Just roll the top and lock it - done. Nice reflective parts of each bag to keep you visible in low light. Tough material to last.
Cons
None
Nice city sized bags
I would give these 5 stars but if you have them loaded they are very difficult to close up. Otherwise very nice quality. Also they should give you shoulder straps so you can carry the bags if you park your bike.
Great bags, great price
Pros
Waterproof, durable, great price, great product.
Easy on/off the bike.
Cons
None.
Awkward clips, otherwise great bags
Pros
Waterproof
Attractive/Clean Design
Large Capacity
Adjustable to Fit Rack
Quick-release Handle
Cons
Awkward Side Clips
No Compartments
No Shoulder Strap
Other Thoughts
The closure mechanism is awkward and a bit frustrating if you're in a hurry. I much prefer the center buckle style of closure. Otherwise, these are great large-capacity bags that can adjust to fit multiple rack sizes. The handle automatically releases the bag from the rack, which is very convenient.
Good product and fast delivery
ortlieb back-roller city pannier
Pros
ortlieb quality
Cons
actual capacity greatly reduced due to closing mechanism. traded them in for classic back rollers, which has a larger capacity due to adjustable closing mechanism.
Other Thoughts
would be great if cargo is small and always the same. the closing is simple and easy. dont be fooled by capacity, it is much less than other ortlieb panniers.
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