Aushiker

Hi

I have had a chance to write up my initial experiences with the Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus panniers. Overall very happy with them as you would expect given their reputation. I feel that they are great panniers. They fit well, they travel well on the racks and they pack well. So far I am very impressed with them and I feel paying the extra for the QL2 mounting system and the Cordura material was worth it.

Probably a bit of given really given the reputation of Ortlieb panniers. That said always interested in others experiences as well and any tips you may have for using them.



Regards
Andrew

fietsbob

you get 3 pairs? a set for the racks on the bike too?

The red does fade in the sun, though black does too, just looks
like less .. for a bit longer .

Simon Cowbell

I scored an older pair of these and agree with this guy's reivew. I'd be a lot less interested in Bike Packers without the older top compression straps and handle. The other thing is that having used them for a couple of trips now, having pockets is a less important feature to me. The Back Rollers are enough lighter that, being a weight weenie, I'd probably get those if I were buying new bags. But I don't see these wearing out for a looong time, so color me happy with my Bike Packers.

fietsbob

Got sport packers on the front rack of my bike friday,
since the rack is above the wheel , rather than low riders,
I unscrewed the top rail added some webbing to join the 2 into one item,
then screwed them back together.

LeeG

Andrew, how do you like the trailer?

Simon Cowbell

Everything's a kit, eh?
While a great idea, I think that'd be less useful for the full-sized, heavier Bike Packers. Even singly, the fully loaded ones are a handful. That's why I found the top handles, um... handy.

Aushiker

only one pair so far, but probably a second pair for the rear rack. I have a new pair of front panniers coming for Christmas. They ares roller plus ones I think.


Hadn't considered the fading. At least they will not look so new


thanks
Andrew

Aushiker

Very happy with it so far, other than the poor quality of the fasteners for the mudguard (fender). For those interested, it is a Extrawheel Voyager and I have written up a bit of a review here.

Andrew

rothenfield1

Can we get a better look at that third wheel? I’d be interested in seeing how it is attached.

Aushiker

Pretty much all the photos I have of it are posted in the review here. Not sure if they meet your needs or not but. There may be IIRC a couple of in use ones in the trip report here and/or at the Picasaweb gallery, but I don't think they will show what you want.

Andrew

fietsbob

Hey andrew , how far a of a distance is it from the axle centerline ,
to the bottom of the bag mount loop.
IE,
Wonder if a 406 20" wheel would do?,
and so, Wonder what the ground clearance would be..

Aushiker

I will get this detail for you but it will not be till Monday sorry as I am away from home #1 at the moment. Hope that is okay.

Regards
Andrew

indyfabz

I bought a set after my bike with custom racks was stolen. As of now, the panniers I had been using only work with the stolen racks (I am am looking to modify them), so I needed new panniers.

I find them a bit floppy. When not loaded with a high volume of stuff, the compression straps don't cinch down tightly. (You can see what I mean in the attached photo.) The flap for the outside pocket can be hard to keep folded down. If you het water in the pocket it will pool there until you dump it, which is a testament to the waterproofness of the bags. One fo the side compression straps came detached after only six days of use. Wayne at The Touring Store warrantied the bag without delay. I am definitiely impressed with the QL2 system, at least the top portion. I still get some rattle at the bottom. Finally, I was surprised at how the lack of individual compartments wasn't a big deal. I typically don't need to access may different items while on the road. Those that I am amost likely to need (e.g., rain gear) I place near the top of my panniers for easy access.




Overall, I am not sorry I bought them. If I sound very critical it's because my other panniers and racks were made by Robert Beckman's so I guess I am a little spoiled. I hope I am successful in modifying them to fit my current racks.

Aushiker

Sorry for the delay in replying. These measurements are approximate but hopefully give you an idea. From the axle line to the bottom of the rack it is 14 cm and from the axle line to the top bar of the rack it is 16 cm.

Andrew