Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus Panniers - Pair for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides
Retail Price:
$265.00
$265.00
Used Value:
$159.00
$159.00
Sale Value:
$238.50
$238.50
You plan on living out of this Pair of Ortlieb's Bike-Packer Plus Panniers on your Summer of Cycling tour across the country. Ortlieb made these panniers out of PU-coated Cordura to withstand the heavy abuse required with seasonal tours, and it'll certainly shed rainfall and snow once winter rolls around. The lid top access blocks not only wet weather but dust when you hit those long, dusty roads.
Both the panniers also feature Ortlieb's innovative QL2.1 system that lets you mount and release each pannier with a simple pull of a handle. Each pannier automatically locks onto the rack the moment you mount it; it's compatible with 16mm racks, but Ortlieb includes hook inserts to fit 8, 10, and 12mm racks as well. The QL2.1 system also features a semi-elliptical hook at the bottom that you can adjust and rotate to fit your rack so the pannier doesn't bounce as much as regular panniers. Ortlieb also added 3M Scotchlite reflectors to further enhance the visibility needed to ride in low light.
Specifications
Brand:
Claimed Weight:
[pair] 4lb 13oz
Compatibility:
QL2.1 mounting system [rack diameter] 16mm, 12mm, 10mm, 8mm
Dimensions:
[height x width x depth] 16.5 x 12.6 x 8.7in
Manufacturer Warranty:
5 years
Material:
PU-laminated Cordura
Number Included:
2
Pockets:
1 internal, 1 external
Volume:
[pair] 42L (2563cu in)
Full Reviews
These are waterproof as advertised, but the rest of this style doesn't live up to the Ortlieb name. They are too soft/flexible so if they are not full they are hard to open/close. All straps have to be adjusted every time, but after sliding them with each use they stopped holding their place. The bags flex enough that with the wrong rack they could become tangled in a wheel making them a bit dangerous too. Would probably be okay if used exclusively for backpacking and putting same items in the bags each day, but for multi-purpose, commuting, or shopping where it's an adjustable load each time, not worth the price or the hassle. We just replaced our bikepacker set with Ortlieb Velo Shoppers which I have a much better impression of so far.
april380, backcountry.com
July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020
