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Ortlieb Back Roller Classic

I go to the department store where I can put my bags in the shopping cart. Straight into the bags and onto the bike

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Very satisfied with the saddlebags but opening and closing is a bit costly.

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Once adjusted, the bags are easy to hook on. Taking them off is more difficult but that is fine to prevent quick theft.

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Hooked into the caddy for shopping, filling, unhooking and clicking onto the luggage rack. Ideal capacity for weekends, and you're on your way.

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quality products, beautiful color and fast shipping

Very easy to install on any luggage rack.

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Panniers easily installed in the last ten days or so. Tested in all types of winter weather, including a heavy downpour! No worries, everything stayed well protected and dry.

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Very good that you can use them separately, sometimes one bag is enough.

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Likes it very well. Meets our requirements and expectations perfectly. That it took us so long to find it still amazes us.

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Top bags. Very convenient to use.

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Did not understand from the description that it is the shoulder strap that is used for locking, closing the bag. It is a bit awkward to get it in the right place. Would rather have seen that there were buckles on the sides.

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Works pretty well, I need to decide whether to remove the inner containers whisk can be a little annoying

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Very easy to adjust and attach to your own wheel, can also be conveniently hung in the shopping cart, pretty color and reliable in wind and weather :)

Can be easily attached and quickly clean up a lot of space in the pockets

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Yay! There I went for four nights on the bike to Terschelling. It fit well in the two bags. Sturdy on the rack and easy to carry with the shoulder straps.

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Completely meets my high expectations.

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The product totally meets my expectations. Solid, beautiful, practical.

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Ideal panniers for all types of hikes

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War ein Weihnachtsgeschenk. Das junge Paar hat sich sehr gefreut! Meinten - es hält lebenslang...

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I can't say enough good things about the quality of the Ortlieb panniers that have accompanied us for so many years around the world, and we've never regretted our choice. This time, it's not for me (I still have mine) but it's a gift for someone very dear to me: my son.

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Completely meets expectations, previous panniers were also from Ortlieb. My whole bike is full of Ortlieb bags. Stable, strong, lots of volume, waterproof, good visibility, I could go on and on, but really a top product.

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I use my bags everywhere to do my shopping, carry my computer to meetings.

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Fine waterproof bike bags that you attach and detach very easily to the rack. Always hang securely so no stress that you will lose your bags. Look nice and are very spacious. Not cheap, but worth every euro! Considering the solid material, they will last for decades!

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Having tried many other brands, I understand why they're the only ones you see on hikes.

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Good bags, roll up for waterproof and stay flexible when cold

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Very durable and versatile.

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I use this product daily during my commute with a laptop and some school supplies. Nothing to complain about, does its job and more. Very good.

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Good material and good workmanship

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Spacious bags, convenient to attach, with carrying strap for easy carrying. Rolling up takes some handling but after a few times it works well.

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It is very disappointing to me. The belt has already gotten into my wheel. As a result, cost to the bike. I shouldn3n't have bought the bags.

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Just what we've been waiting for

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Exactly what I expected. Nice sturdy panniers, enough room for lots of groceries

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Fast delivery by Mantel, wide choice of colors and options, very nice bags to use on the bike, a carrying handle other than what is on it now would be more convenient.

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Good sturdy panniers that look good. They fit a lot and are easy to use.

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Entirely as expected

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Nice color scheme these panniers ! You don't see these everywhere.

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We already had two sets of these bags front and rear. We really like them so without hesitation we bought another set of rear bags so that all of us in our family can carry luggage during our cycling vacations.

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I ordered the panniers for a week of bike touring...in the rain. They're perfect: practical, easy to clip on/off the luggage rack, and perfectly waterproof.

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Very nice to use and thought of everything by the maker in terms of ease of use.

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Got what I expected fine bags nice set delivery perfect

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When you're on the road every day in a country that's often humid (or even wet...), this brand has absolutely nothing left to prove when it comes to the waterproofing of its products. What's more, they're remarkably easy to use and install. The price is well justified!

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Practical and easy to use, I've already driven over 500 kilometers with it and have nothing to report.

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Fully meets expectations

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Well-designed product for quick installation on the bike.

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If you are going on a cycling vacation then I would definitely consider purchasing these bags. They fit a lot and are also ideal for daily shopping. Convenient to use. I bought them on the recommendation of a friend who has had them for a few years and the bags are still nice in color.

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Easy to use and at least stuff stays dry

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Super product! The best panniers for bike touring! And a great color too!

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That I did not purchase this one sooner!!!

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Takes some getting used to, but once everything is adjusted properly, you can place the bags on the luggage carrier with a smooth motion. Taking them off is even easier. Big plus is the fact that you can adjust them very well, so that they are tight, don't rattle and don't get in the way. The shape (tapered) also ensures that you do not easily hit them with your heels (which I often have with other bags). Another advantage of the tapered shape I find is that you can easily remove the contents. With a previous Ortlieb, which was quite high and narrow and not tapered, the contents easily got stuck. Also bought the (long) anti-theft cables with it. A bit of a fumble to install them. Well designed: when not in use, you slide them into the carry strip of the bag so they don't get in the way. I'm not sure I find the carry strap very useful. Quickly gets in the way when not in use. Is also a bit on the short side. But if you have to take two, it is convenient to hang one on your shoulder so you still have one hand free.

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A faithful and durable companion for all our cycling excursions.

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For the daily commute to and from work, a satchel is all you need. The capacity of a pannier means you're ready for any detour when you need to make a few essential food purchases. Great shoulder strap for carrying the bag like a large shopping bag.

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Pannier has been in use for two weeks for commuting. Like it so far. The bag is waterproof and you quickly take it off the bike or put it on. The first time it was especially difficult to adjust the lower connection, but once it is in place, it is easy to use.

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Had been looking for decent panniers for a long time, finally I bought them. They are not cheap, but they are well worth their money. Bags are waterproof by roll-up system, with a simple click so attached and so detached again. They are also light, strong and one can put a lot in them. The bags stay put even when riding on bumpy roads. Regret that I did not buy them earlier.

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Had expected quality and got it.

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Bought my first bags when I lived in Germany in 2014 and they were used almost daily until before Christmas when they gave up. Good and easy to pack and have always held tight. So when it was time for new ones, it was of course a pair of Back Roller Classic again.

Lots of space and very convenient: top product. Well worth the money!

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I should have bought these bags years earlier. Sturdy, convenient and lots of room for all my shopping

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A solid and durable set of pannier bag. Definitely worth the money. The delivery is super fast considering the global pandemic. Very pleased!

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I was blown away by the delivery in just a few days... well done! And as for the panniers, nothing to say, Ortlieb quality, indestructible. This was my first order from Mantel, but certainly not my last!

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Super easy and solid installation, convenient carrying strap, stands out well with good reflective stickers and it also holds a lot without getting wet. In short Top Bags!

Waterproof. Precisely adjustable on your rack by hand, so no tools needed. Stays securely in place when impacted. Two handy side pockets inside so you can quickly find wallet, documents, tools. And a large main compartment. Removable from your luggage carrier with one move. Fairly hard-wearing. Equipped with refectory material. In short, all the good ideas for a travel bike bag in one design. Costs a few pennies, but then you have something. I wouldn't know what to improve on it.

super sturdy bags, waterproof, easy to handle and indestructible! Very happy of my purchase :-)

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These panniers are super good. very easy to install and the contents are very large. The quality of the materials used is also very good.

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These are great, easy on/off, waterproof and easy to carry over shoulder for short trips into shop/cafe. Wish I’d bought years ago

Incredibly happy with these bike bags - 100% waterproof - The material seems very durable - Very practical - They have several spare parts in case any component breaks.

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I should have purchased these bags years earlier. What a great system and functional storage space partly because of the extra inside pocket in the bag. In one word great! Also great that they can be attached with cables to a chain lock so at least you don't have to take them off your bike for every little errand. Super!

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I should have purchased these bags years earlier. What a great system and functional storage space partly because of the extra inside pocket in the bag. In one word great! Also great that they can be attached with cables to a chain lock so at least you don't have to take them off your bike for every little errand. Super!

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Super processed, real relief - otherwise I was always on the road with backpack - and a real space miracle. Only the shoulder straps are rather well-intentioned instead of really helpful. Clearly you wear the bag actually on the wheel - if you take it but then loaded the carrying is not very comfortable - then but prefer to reach for the bag with "backpack function" ;)

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The bags are well made and can be quickly mounted on the bike. The two inner pockets are also very practical.

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Excellent bicycle bag. During bike ride immediately tested in rain shower. No problems at all.

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Needed panniers and needed them to be waterproof. These are well designed and do the job. Not cheep, but should last years.

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Very classy and functional at the same time!

Really well made, waterproof spacious bags that are easy to handle on and off the bikes. Can't recommend highly enough. Mantel were excellent in their service and we received the items within a couple of days

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Perfectly meets my expectations, even if the panniers are less compatible with the haibike sduro's luggage rack.

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Great well-established product with easily adjustable fixing mechanism and totally waterproof. The roll-top closure and strap adjustment takes a bit of getting used to, but it's worthwhile studying the instructions and watching a YouTube video to get it right. Great price at Mantel too. Cheaper than some of the 2nd hand ones on eBay!

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Solid and as described

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Infinitely adjustable, fits perfectly on all carriers. Very user-friendly and very easy to take off and mount on the bike. Hangs securely and rattle-free on the rear rack. TOP!

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Initially had a cheaper pannier bag when me and my wife started bike commuting. My wifes bag fell off while cycling with her computer in rhe bag. Thats what made us buy a pair for the both kf us. Worked perfectly for us. Easy to put in or take off but remains perfectly secure while cycling. Now bought a second pair for our upcoming bike tour.

Practical to carry a lot, easy shopping like a shoulder bag

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Very roomy and so easy to put on and off once you get the hang of it. Waterproof and visible

Nice waterproof panniers with plenty of storage space and easy to assemble and adjust for attachment.

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The panniers fit well and easily onto my bike and certainly look the part! There’s plenty of room inside and although I haven’t toured with them yet l have cycled up to the local supermarket and filled them with my shopping. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a good set of panniers

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We were introduced to Ortlieb when we went on a cycling holiday in Holland and they were fitted to our hire bikes. Loved them, hence bought them for our own bikes here in the UK. So simple to fit and 100% waterproof!

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This is the best product of its kind on the market, in my opinion. All the merits (water resistance, capacity, solidity, practicality) outweigh the few shortcomings (with three P's: plastic, weight, price)

Very nice bags, easy to attach and convenient to use. Top service, fast delivery and price very competitive. Happy with this purchase :-)

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Solid and hardwearing. Just the right size. Not easy to open or close. Takes getting use to!

I heard a lot of good things about the Ortileb pannier bags and I wasn't disappointed. The quality is great and are really easy and quick to put on to the rack and to remove them.

had a set of these before (bike and panniers got stolen

Having changed from a Brompton recently these bags do take a little getting used when rolling them closed and securing on the bike but I imagine that's the same for all pannier bags. The bags themselves had lots of space within especially when you only want to make a single trip to the supermarket. Shipping from the Netherlands to the UK was super fast - I ordered on Thursday afternoon and they arrived on Monday morning, probably faster than if I had ordered them a UK-based retailer!

easy to fit and look great. holds a bottle of wine and much more!

Great bags. Had my rack come off my bike yesterday and skid across a major road with my kid’s 4th birthday cake in.... these bags kept it intact! Barely a scuff on the bags. Totally worth the expense. A++