Four crashes and 3,000 miles: A 2-year Review of the Ortlieb Back/Front Rollers.
07-02-14, 02:24 PM
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Four crashes and 3,000 miles: A 2-year Review of the Ortlieb Back/Front Rollers.
I know the Ortlieb Front Rollers and Back Rollers as ubiquitous as helmets among tourists. I decided to add my 2-year review of these, with a comprehensive look at the mounting hardware, fail points, modifications, and shortcomings of these expedition panniers.
Here's the review.
I also wrote up a guide on cutting down the weight of the Ortlieb panniers, found here.
Just so there's one source of it, I also compiled all the specs, from the weight to the waterproofness ratings to dimensions for the front rollers and back rollers.
I'd appreciate any feedback! Thanks!
Here's the review.
I also wrote up a guide on cutting down the weight of the Ortlieb panniers, found here.
Just so there's one source of it, I also compiled all the specs, from the weight to the waterproofness ratings to dimensions for the front rollers and back rollers.
I'd appreciate any feedback! Thanks!
07-02-14, 02:55 PM
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[bypassing your blog, my own experience) I have found you have to mind keeping screws tight..
Orange,Classic Front /Back roller set-up with original type 1 hooks (10mm tube only ), onTubus Racks..
Were I to use them on my old Bruce Gordon Racks , I'd add another lower Hook onto each,
facing in Opposing directions.
and an older Sport Packer front pair .. those I modified to Pair them together on my bike friday.
It got the, new type 1 removable insert hook, with the smaller insert For the BiFri front rack.
there the setup of the older one adds D ringa on Top of the lid and top-bottom & girth straps .
Ive used a stretch net and those D rings and Brought home Boxed, hot, Pizzas .
My Xmas Self-gift(20%off then) was a Brompton-Ortlieb 'O' Bag ..
Orange,Classic Front /Back roller set-up with original type 1 hooks (10mm tube only ), onTubus Racks..
Were I to use them on my old Bruce Gordon Racks , I'd add another lower Hook onto each,
facing in Opposing directions.
and an older Sport Packer front pair .. those I modified to Pair them together on my bike friday.
It got the, new type 1 removable insert hook, with the smaller insert For the BiFri front rack.
there the setup of the older one adds D ringa on Top of the lid and top-bottom & girth straps .
Ive used a stretch net and those D rings and Brought home Boxed, hot, Pizzas .
My Xmas Self-gift(20%off then) was a Brompton-Ortlieb 'O' Bag ..
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07-02-14, 03:04 PM
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I am not getting Step 2 in your weight reduction guide. You are replacing what with what?
07-02-14, 03:59 PM
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sorry, I know I'm off topic here, but is that an XTR rear derailleur?
07-02-14, 06:07 PM
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07-03-14, 09:29 AM
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even with The bags it costs more to weigh less The Cordura fabric is lighter but costs more to buy the bags. .
the classic bags , shown , weigh more.
the classic bags , shown , weigh more.
07-03-14, 02:30 PM
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A thinner, lighter cordura will also be slightly less durable- whether this is appreciable on an applicable scale... not sure.
