Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 12,728
Likes: 2,105
From: Madison, WI
Bikes: 1961 Ideor, 1966 Perfekt 3 Speed AB Hub, 1994 Bridgestone MB-6, 2006 Airnimal Joey, 2009 Thorn Sherpa, 2013 Thorn Nomad MkII, 2015 VO Pass Hunter, 2017 Lynskey Backroad, 2017 Raleigh Gran Prix, 1980s Bianchi Mixte on a trainer. Others are now gone.
I used a pair of Nashbar ATB panniers for a week long trip on a front rack. Worked ok. There is no reason that you should not get two pair and use them for both front and rear if you like the size and price. I have seen them for as little as $22 about two years ago when I bought them to over $40 for the pair. I just checked and at current price of $29.99, they are worth the price.
A friend of mine bought panniers that either did not fit his rack or had a heal clearance problem. Hhe managed to remove one of the hooks on each pannier and drilled new holes in the pannier for the hooks to make them fit.
You indicated you would prefer Ortliebs. I think the best price on the classic front rollers or classic back rollers is from ProBikeKit.com That is where I got my front rollers from. My credit card charged me a couple percent for currency conversion. With shipping from Europe it takes longer but if the price is right, ... ...