Ortlieb rolled capacity
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Ortlieb rolled capacity
I'm hoping to buy some large panniers soon for a grocery getter/someday touring bike. Right now I'm between Ortlieb rollers and Ironweed bags (Ironweed is produced local to me so that is a bonus).
A big plus to the Ortlieb bags are their large capacity, but can anyone tell me if their published volume includes the rolled portion of the bag? This is ambiguous to me so far but would make a big difference in my decision.
A big plus to the Ortlieb bags are their large capacity, but can anyone tell me if their published volume includes the rolled portion of the bag? This is ambiguous to me so far but would make a big difference in my decision.
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Don't know which model you're specifically looking at but this should answer your question:
https://ortlieb.com/_prod.php?lang=en...krollerclassic
Also don't forget that one can simply multiply the three dimensions in centimeters to arrive at cubic centimeters and thus liters which should most accurately address your question
https://ortlieb.com/_prod.php?lang=en...krollerclassic
Also don't forget that one can simply multiply the three dimensions in centimeters to arrive at cubic centimeters and thus liters which should most accurately address your question
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For grocery getting you don;t have to roll them shut, you can fill them to the top and simply clip the strap. You can fit a lot in that way, I do it all the time.
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Given all that, I'd still buy local.
edit: https://ortlieb.com/_pdf_en/backrollerclassic.pdf
With "tech specs" it looks like they measure it closed (as shown in the photo). Buy local.
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the Ortlieb shopper is the same shape as the back roller , but the closure is a watertight zipper at the top so greater volume
like the not rolled but buckled the strap over the top, .. example.
https://ortlieb.com/_prod.php?lang=en...kt=bikeshopper
like the not rolled but buckled the strap over the top, .. example.
https://ortlieb.com/_prod.php?lang=en...kt=bikeshopper
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If you compare the volume of the Ortlieb Roller to other panniers of a similar volume without the roll top, it's clear that the volume is for a closed bag. Unrolled, the volume is about a third to a half again bigger. Unrolled, the bags are very long but most people won't use them that way because they aren't water proof.
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I overfill my rollertops so even the top strap can't be closed. As long as you pack sensibly, it all stays in place.
My carradice Super C also have an extendable collar for over-loading in a similar, short-range fashion.
My carradice Super C also have an extendable collar for over-loading in a similar, short-range fashion.
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My biggest problem with the Ortliebs is that they generally do not include compartments for small items like a phone or a wallet. They're just big sacks, good for shopping, but not necessarily great for "credit card" touring.
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You can also get external pockets for the Ortiebs if you so wish. You could place them anywhere on the bag.
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I'm hoping to buy some large panniers soon for a grocery getter/someday touring bike. Right now I'm between Ortlieb rollers and Ironweed bags (Ironweed is produced local to me so that is a bonus).
A big plus to the Ortlieb bags are their large capacity, but can anyone tell me if their published volume includes the rolled portion of the bag? This is ambiguous to me so far but would make a big difference in my decision.
A big plus to the Ortlieb bags are their large capacity, but can anyone tell me if their published volume includes the rolled portion of the bag? This is ambiguous to me so far but would make a big difference in my decision.
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>>>>The lack of pockets is exactly why I use them.<<<<
That's why we've got a horse race -- uh, a bike race -- here. After buying and returning about half a dozen panniers I was unhappy with, I ended up with one of those trunk bags that expands into a half-assed pannier. Now I, too, pack my smaller gear into plastic pencil cases and drop them in the large compartment. It's not my ideal solution, but it'll do for now.
That's why we've got a horse race -- uh, a bike race -- here. After buying and returning about half a dozen panniers I was unhappy with, I ended up with one of those trunk bags that expands into a half-assed pannier. Now I, too, pack my smaller gear into plastic pencil cases and drop them in the large compartment. It's not my ideal solution, but it'll do for now.
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The roller classics have a small zippered mesh pocket inside. keeps small things (tools, keys, phone) from getting lost. There's a larger pocket behind it, but still small, as well. That's where I keep the pouch with my flat kit and multi tool, and where I stick my wallet and phone when it's raining and I don't want to get the rain gear out. I do like that big undivided volume, which makes it easy to carry anything that can be fit inside. I do need to empty them out from time to time, or things collect.
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I have the Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers (black). They hold 20 liters in each pannier. I know they will hold a lot as I have carried a gallon of milk in each one, a pineapple beside one of the gallons of milk, other groceries, etc, and their was room for more. I like how they fold down for small loads and expand on height for big loads. Mine have been water tight but I still pack my extra clothes, shoes, water, in plastic bags, it seems easier to separate things.
The bike packer plus model have a rolled outer pocket, I keep phone and any of the smaller things I may need quick acces to. They have da thin mesh pocket inside for papers, maybe a small iPad, I put my tools in there. I am very happy with these!
The bike packer plus model have a rolled outer pocket, I keep phone and any of the smaller things I may need quick acces to. They have da thin mesh pocket inside for papers, maybe a small iPad, I put my tools in there. I am very happy with these!
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i'm planning on getting these from LL Bean to put on my bike for groceries/errands/around town
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/61867...niers&subrnd=0
(ignore the rack it was the only picture I could find that worked)
and you don't have to close them up either you can leave them open at the top
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/61867...niers&subrnd=0
(ignore the rack it was the only picture I could find that worked)
and you don't have to close them up either you can leave them open at the top
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i'm planning on getting these from LL Bean to put on my bike for groceries/errands/around town
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/61867...niers&subrnd=0
(ignore the rack it was the only picture I could find that worked)
and you don't have to close them up either you can leave them open at the top
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/61867...niers&subrnd=0
(ignore the rack it was the only picture I could find that worked)
and you don't have to close them up either you can leave them open at the top
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I have the Ortlieb Back-Roller Classics. They are very big, very durable and very waterproof. The only thing I do not like about them is that they are also very heavy at about 3 lbs each. I'm toying with the idea of starting to search for a lighter alternative, but I've not put any effort in to that yet. I really wish my laptop would fit in to my Revelate Designs Framebag or Viscaha Seatbag that I use for bikepacking. I would love to loose the weight of the panniers and rack but I'm not sure how else to carry my laptop without switching back to a backpack, which I will not do.
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I have the Ortlieb Back-Roller Classics. They are very big, very durable and very waterproof. The only thing I do not like about them is that they are also very heavy at about 3 lbs each. I'm toying with the idea of starting to search for a lighter alternative, but I've not put any effort in to that yet. I really wish my laptop would fit in to my Revelate Designs Framebag or Viscaha Seatbag that I use for bikepacking. I would love to loose the weight of the panniers and rack but I'm not sure how else to carry my laptop without switching back to a backpack, which I will not do.
The weight for me is irrelevant. I feel if I went with something light enough to make a difference they wouldn't be durable. I can't see even shaving a pound each off as making much difference on a bike meant for riding loaded.
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For what it's worth, my experience with the quality and easy on/off feature of my Ortlieb backroller classics has been so good - that not only do I think they are worth every penny and then some, but I would go out of my way to look for other Ortlieb purchases whenever possible for any other bike products in the future. They really are that good.