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Ortlieb Back Roller Classic

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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Due to previously purchased bags for my husband also ordered ortlieb bags. Are perfect!

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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

Great bag for everyday use and for touring. Easy to fit , expands to take what you need to carry and completely waterproof.

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.

well designed

Simple use: Insert the appropriate adapter, and off you go with our 2 beautiful red panniers on the back. Ring ring...

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solid panniers Ortlieb

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After years of using an Ortlieb pannier I wanted one with a carrying strap. The old one was still fine so I assume this one will also last for years without any problems.

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

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Only used them on one short trip so far. I'm slowly warming them up for the North Cape with my boyfriend, who doesn't have any panniers yet ;)

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Very tough material. Secures well to rack, been on some rough tracks this week through Belgium and The Netherlands with no issues . In Arnhem now but unable to visit the store

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I can’t think of any negative aspects. I knew what I was getting and the brand does a very good job describing the products. I got exactly what I expected. I use the bags for weekend trips away. Camping for the time being. It fits everything I need: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping Matt, clothes, food, stove, electronics etc etc. it would be great if future designs included a locking system for the bag and bike so we can leave the bag unattended (when going shopping on supermarket, for example).

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Having used Ortlieb Front Roller Plus Panniers [Cordura construction, 25 litres combined volume] in ever day use for 7 years I 'upgraded' to the Back Roller Classic for winter use [PVC construction, 40 litres combined volume]. Excellent quality & adaptability from Ortlieb.

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I have only used the panniers on one trip so far which involves multiple train changes and 2 base sites. Brilliant easy on/off rack with shoulder strap allowing ease of carry on/off trains which can be stressful if only stopping to embark/disembark. Plenty of room for my (too much) clothes and needs for the week. The sun shone so not tested the waterproof mess as yet.

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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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Very easy to install on any luggage rack.

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Herk happy with these bags. For work and errands. Cheerful yellow in addition

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The product meets my needs, but I'm sorry I didn't choose a model with a padlock.

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Completely meets my expectations

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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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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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At have greatly enjoyed the Ortlieb panniers. Now we have purchased the black Back Roller. Very nice with the middle closure. Also the now present side/compartment, inside the bag, is nice. About 10 years ago we bought the white model from Ortleib. These are still in fine condition but do not match our new bikes as much.

The bags sit securely around my bike. With the clips you narrow easily so it is not loose. When the bottom bracket is right, it really sits like a house. Unfortunately, I cannot use this bracket properly on one side. Since there is a pump there. I still have to come up with something for this. But even without that bracket, it sits well.

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Very good saddlebags, in fact, they are the second ones I have. The first were a city and I broke one for not carrying it well hooked, my fault. I recommend it for cyclotourism!

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They are very comfortable when you take them off the bike and have to carry them.

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I have not used them yet, I bought them for a route of several days and after consulting specialized magazines and forums I have come to the conclusion that it is the best option.

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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)

When I bought my e-bike, I bought two bags that were recommended by the bike vendor (own brand). That product did not pass the development stage properly. It does not fit properly to the carrier which caused the bag to detach from the carrier. Ortlieb's bag comes with separate brackets in different sizes that allow the bag to be attached 100% properly to the carrier. A top-notch product!

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On my previous bike I had a cheap set of panniers that worked with straps and Velcro, those might be good for the occasional cyclist but for the rest.... The Ortlieb bags, what a relief say. First of all, they are very easy to attach and with the included inserts they also fit nice and tight on any rack. Nothing is more hateful than rattling panniers. They are slightly more expensive than others but well worth it, from what I hear from others they are also indestructible. Because they are available in different colors, there is bound to be a color that suits everyone. They don't look too big on the bike but you can fit a lot of weight in them if you want. Another big advantage, the cheaper sets with straps are fixed to the bike, the Ortlieb's can be taken off the bike with one simple movement, handy for groceries or clothes. I am very satisfied with them and regret not having bought them sooner.

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Good material and good workmanship

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Easy to carry on the bike or over the shoulder. Nice choice of colors (I opted for petrol blue).

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A well made bag. Ideal for everyday use. Fits onto frame in an instant and just as easy to remove. Inside pocket also great for organising smaller items.

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

Oprollen gaat makkelijk. Veel ruimte met binnenvak. Er kan veel in en vooral dat alles droog blijft.

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The panniers are beyond expectations. Just right in terms of capacity. Easy to assemble and easy to use. The petrol colour is beautiful! My best panniers so far. Very happy with them!

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Easy to take with you when you go shopping.

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Taken on sale after being notified of their return to stock via the appropriate service. Very satisfied with the product. I use them to go to work every day, very practical and roomy. Once detached they are easy to carry with the shoulder strap and also beautiful (I got them in black color). Received (free shipping) on time. I recommend them, money well spent!

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There's no denying that these panniers are probably the best available. They're easy to use, well-made and have lots of well-thought out features. I can't think of how this design could be improved on, but if I really had to come up with a negative it would be the straps. They're fiddly to tuck into the little holders to prevent them fouling the wheels as you ride. The only other negative would be the price. It's a lot of money, but they do look like they're built to last.

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Bought beautiful panniers for my mother. She is very satisfied with them. Enough space for groceries but also for the cycling vacation.

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Can easily carry my stuff in them. Nice size and nice that they are waterproof

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Works perfectly, very solid quality. Heavy in weight, though

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I spoje to someone from Mantel. The person was very helpful. I was clarifying an issue before l bought the bicycle panniers. You could make it clearer the litre size and the exact model type. I bought x2 Ortlieb bicycle panniers and an really pleased by this purchase. Before l bought a cheap bicycle pannier and it basically fell apart. These Ortlieb bicycle panniers, hold enough for me to do a large shop and carry back on my bicycle. I like the amount you can fit into the panniers, the bright colours, the sturdy quality and the easy attachment and release system. The positives definitely outlay the negatives, but if there are negatives l would say these two things: (1) It's vdry easy for the release strap to get caughtbinside the plastic grasping hooks, which then make a it hard to release the panniers. (2) The fabric strap on the outside of the pannier, is not long enough to clip on when you have a lot of stuff inside the pannier. I have to use an elastic strap in order to close the pannier.

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I like the bag and easy to use , super nice that you can use the bags separately from each other

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The product fully meets expectations and requirements

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The purchased panniers meet my expectations. I have already used them for many errands and ridden in the pouring rain. The panniers are large and practical in terms of capacity, allowing you to carry lots of groceries. Even in the pouring rain, the inside of the bag stays dry. It is slightly more difficult to place the panniers on the bike rack.

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Perfect, excellent panniers, very solid, and very easy to install on the bike.

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.

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

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It is a very solid bag

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Nice panniers, easy to attach

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Had expected quality and got it.

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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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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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Easy to use and at least stuff stays dry

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Very durable and versatile.

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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!

Zeer gemakkelijk te monteren. Heel praktisch, grote inhoud ( 2x 20 liter) Petroleum kleur past wonderwel met mijn Riese &Muller fiets

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The bags are very pleasant to use and waterproof. Because they are rollable, you can determine the size yourself. Nice that the bag can also be used as a shoulder bag thanks to the strap provided.

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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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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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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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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 :)

Unobtrusive color, large capacity and easily adapts to the bicycle

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Super convenient hooking system, my bag has never been knocked off the carrier. The hooks are also strong. Only the new construction of the hooks is not as good, they kept rattling until I put ti-raps between them. The material is stiffer than my old Back-Roller bags, so it rolls up more difficult.

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Took these bags on an overnight cycle camping trip. Enough space for everything I needed, but if you go for longer than a weekend with tents/bivvy bags then they wouldn't be enough on their own. Great quality, would 100% recommend, just be aware that they have no internal pockets so using drybags or something similar to organise your stuff is a good idea.

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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!

Fantastic

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Great value high quality equipment . Very waterproof with its roll over design. Small inner pocket is very helpful. Really easy attachment to bike rack. Excellent. Looks like it will do years of service

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That I did not purchase this one sooner!!!

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These bags fit easily on my pannier, are waterproof, and are just...excellent

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Ideal bike bags for commuting and bikepacking. Once the bag is set up on your bike it is easy to take on and off. In my opinion the best bike bag on the market.

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Spacious, perfectly waterproof panniers. Easy to use and convenient to carry. One small downside is that they can be somewhat prone to theft

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Stevige, ruime fietstassen en bovendien waterdicht. Ze ogen niet heel groot, maar er gaat veel. Ook makkelijk los mee te nemen.

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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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Nice that you can adjust the attachment to the thickness of the tubes of the carrier. And in use just very pleasant

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The product met my expectations perfectly and delivery was fast. It's just a shame that a removable lock can't easily be added to the panniers, like the one on the Vaude panniers.

Bicycle bags were familiar to me. Super convenient, fit to cart in supermarket. Hop groceries in and cart away!!!

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Easy to open / close / install on bike / remove from bike It's a pity the interior is black, as it's not easy to see clearly in poor lighting conditions (gray version).

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After these for me and my spouse, this is the 3rd pair we are purchasing, this time as a useful birthday gift for the daughter; ours, 10-15 years old now, still serve daily.

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Perfect bags for commuting. Can fit a bike charger, extra clothes and food. One bag would do the same.

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Fonts that do the job

My old Ortliebs broke down after 8 years, the seams were coming loose. This can no longer be glued / vulcanised so just bought a new set. Hope these will last longer.

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Great bags , even with 5-hour downpour inside everything dry

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Just what we've been waiting for

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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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I'm a little bit happier about my new bags every day. I thought long and hard about which model to choose and after much deliberation I decided in favour of this one. The product is superbly made and very robust. I am sure that the bags will serve me well for a long time. That's probably the good thing about buying ortlieb panniers: you know that they will be with you for a long time. I am super satisfied :)

Well made, strong and good size. Should last for years.

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

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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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Just top and lots of space. No minus points.

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quality products, beautiful color and fast shipping

Just fits a lot. Before, I was always short of space because I had bought more than planned, now it just fits.

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