Ortlieb High Vis Back Roller Classics and Rack Choices
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Ortlieb High Vis Back Roller Classics and Rack Choices
I just purchased the Ortlieb High Vis Back-Roller Classic Waterproof Cycle Panniers
from Probikekit.com using code velonews10 to get 10% off, came to around 113usd for the set. One of the better deals I have seen since I have been researching panniers.
I now need to buy a rear rack for the panniers, I will mainly use them for commuting to work but next year I am planning a short week long credit card tour.
Any suggestions on racks?
I am looking for reliable, strong and affordable. I know Tubus are the top of the line but do I need to the top of the line for light credit card touring and commuting?
from Probikekit.com using code velonews10 to get 10% off, came to around 113usd for the set. One of the better deals I have seen since I have been researching panniers.
I now need to buy a rear rack for the panniers, I will mainly use them for commuting to work but next year I am planning a short week long credit card tour.
Any suggestions on racks?
I am looking for reliable, strong and affordable. I know Tubus are the top of the line but do I need to the top of the line for light credit card touring and commuting?
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I have the same Pannier's front and back and use a Axiom Journey for the rear rack and have no problems with them.
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I use an Ortlieb Logo., with that rack's rear mount, I can shift the hooks forward,
on the bag's tracks
,and get the heel clearance I want.
I have an Ergo front rack, too..
High Vis? , is that Brighter than Yellow or Orange?
on the bag's tracks
,and get the heel clearance I want.
I have an Ergo front rack, too..
High Vis? , is that Brighter than Yellow or Orange?
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For something as big as a Back-rolller, I'd go with a Tubus Cargo or similar. Not today, maybe, but some day, you're going to fill those big boys up, and you'll want a rack you're sure can handle the load.
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I use a Tortec Expedition on my crosscheck commuter and it's a great rack...pretty light with plenty of room on it. 35kg max weight
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The price listed for Ortleibs is typically for one pannier. I went to the web site because the price you mentioned was so inexpensive and next to the price the quantity listed is one.
BTW, I also have the Tortec expedition rack on a couple bikes and it is an excellent rack for the price.
BTW, I also have the Tortec expedition rack on a couple bikes and it is an excellent rack for the price.
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Not true.
Ortlieb (and most other brand) rear panniers are normally sold in pairs, not individually. Thus, they are priced as pairs.
It even says "supplied as a pair" in item description in the OP's referenced ad.
https://www.probikekit.com/us/luggage...-panniers.html
The velonews10 coupon no longer works, and when it did it made the total ~$117, not 113.
Ortlieb (and most other brand) rear panniers are normally sold in pairs, not individually. Thus, they are priced as pairs.
It even says "supplied as a pair" in item description in the OP's referenced ad.
https://www.probikekit.com/us/luggage...-panniers.html
The velonews10 coupon no longer works, and when it did it made the total ~$117, not 113.
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The price listed for Ortleibs is typically for one pannier. I went to the web site because the price you mentioned was so inexpensive and next to the price the quantity listed is one.
BTW, I also have the Tortec expedition rack on a couple bikes and it is an excellent rack for the price.
BTW, I also have the Tortec expedition rack on a couple bikes and it is an excellent rack for the price.
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Oh I See, following link, no High Visibility neon colors, just yellow/black.
so ignore high vis part of statement. I own a Orange/black set.
it is not bright but better than black.
so ignore high vis part of statement. I own a Orange/black set.
it is not bright but better than black.
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I am sorry if I worried you Jan. I didn't mean too - my mistake. Thanks seeker and Tourist for setting me straight about that. I didn't see the part where it said sold in pairs and the 1 in the quantity box confused me.
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I just purchased the Ortlieb High Vis Back-Roller Classic Waterproof Cycle Panniers
from Probikekit.com using code velonews10 to get 10% off, came to around 113usd for the set. One of the better deals I have seen since I have been researching panniers.
I now need to buy a rear rack for the panniers, I will mainly use them for commuting to work but next year I am planning a short week long credit card tour.
Any suggestions on racks?
I am looking for reliable, strong and affordable. I know Tubus are the top of the line but do I need to the top of the line for light credit card touring and commuting?
from Probikekit.com using code velonews10 to get 10% off, came to around 113usd for the set. One of the better deals I have seen since I have been researching panniers.
I now need to buy a rear rack for the panniers, I will mainly use them for commuting to work but next year I am planning a short week long credit card tour.
Any suggestions on racks?
I am looking for reliable, strong and affordable. I know Tubus are the top of the line but do I need to the top of the line for light credit card touring and commuting?
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