sorry for another pannier thread...
02-06-10, 11:08 AM
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sorry for another pannier thread...
But I tried the search function and couldn't find exactly what I wanted. I've narrowed my selection of panniers down to either Ortlieb Back and Front Roller Plus' or Jandd Hurricane series Frederick and Hugo. They both seem similar in design, but I believe the Jandd's are a little bigger. I just want to see what people who have used one or the other think about them.
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02-06-10, 12:21 PM
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I have the Ortlieb, and as many will note, Ortlieb have a good reputation. Given your comment, it seems now size is a factor in your decision. I opted not to buy the Ortlieb front rollers because they are small for my needs, and instead I use back rollers on both front and rear racks. Normally my front panniers are not filled to capacity so I have spare room for extras, like fresh bread, etc. Below is an image, taken summer 2009, showing my back rollers on both front and rear racks.
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Size is the one thing I'm not 100% on. The Jandd Hugo is massive and I just don't know if I'll need that much room. I mean it's better to have extra room than not enough, but I don't want too much empty space...
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When in doubt, go to a smaller size. That forces you to pack more economically. Very large panniers just encourage you to carry more stuff. I have Ortlieb front and rear Rollers and still have space even when traveling solo.
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FWIW- I'll third the support for Ortlieb's. There has been a lot of discussion on this Forum about Ortlieb's vs XXXX, but the are tough, dry, and easy to use.
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