Comments on: Ortlieb Backroller Pannier Bag Tip

By: Alee Denham

Alee Denham — Mon, 19 May 2014 07:51:00 +0000

In reply to Jason. Absolutely. Rain covers are passable, but why not just invest in waterproof materials and save yourself the worry?

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 19 May 2014 04:39:00 +0000

In reply to Alee Denham. Do you think it's necessary to have waterproof panniers?

By: Alee Denham

Alee Denham — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:43:00 +0000

In reply to Jason. I haven't used Arkel bags. I'd love to give them a go someday, we've met many riders who love their Arkel panniers!

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 18 May 2014 06:10:00 +0000

Have you used Arkel panniers? I’m especially interested in opinions of the T-42 and GT-54 models.

By: Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:53:00 +0000

Another trick I found useful has been along with running the two extra hooks on the top rail, I run a 2nd hook on the bottom rail which adds greater stability and less rattling. Not that they rattle a lot though anyway.

By: Aushiker

Aushiker — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:06:00 +0000

In reply to Karl Stade. That is a great idea Karl. Too late for me for my upcoming tour but something to keep in mind for the future.

By: Karl Stade

Karl Stade — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:42:00 +0000

In reply to Karl.

Sorry for the spam. That above link was for the lower anchoring hook, not the upper rack hook.

The advice I got earlier was to have two lower anchoring hooks as this prevents the pannier bag from moving fore and after, instead of just one direction as is the case with the stock design of a single lower hook. PBK also sell the extra upper hooks too, and it seems like shipping is free with them as a bonus! 🙂

Here’s the link if anyone is interested:
http://www.probikekit.com/au/accessories/luggage-transport/panniers-luggage/ortlieb-ql-2-replacement-hook.htmlIt's a pity that Ortlieb dont just give you a few extra as spares when you buy a bag, considering they are quite expensive.

By: Karl

Karl — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:41:00 +0000

ooops.. looks like Evans dont sell the QL2 hooks.. PBK do!

http://www.probikekit.com/au/accessories/luggage-transport/panniers-luggage/ortlieb-replacement-lower-ql-2-anchoring-hook.html

I don’t feel so bad now. Still, I want to get some spares. Might have to hunt around on ebay?

By: Karl

Karl — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:34:00 +0000

I have the plus models with the QL2 system – a bit better apparently.. but I am annoyed as I was supposed to buy some extra hooks with my last order from Evans (I bought some shoes and the front rollers) but I totally forgot! Someone gave me the tip of the extra two hooks for added security years ago.

By: Aushiker

Aushiker — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:14:00 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion on the bolt and nuts. A great idea. Personally I would be looking to try and reduce the load a bit but to reduce the stress on the panniers 🙂