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Ortlieb Back Roller Classic

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

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

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Very robust and well made bags

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An excellent pannier. I've knocked one mark off because Ortlieb have changed the Back Roller Classic from the original allen key based fitting system to the newer plastic fittings. Still an excellent product but I'd have preferred if Ortlieb had kept the original zero maintenance fittings.

This bag has everything I need: a laptop pocket

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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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I have an Ortleib pannier from the nineties and it's still going strong as an everyday commuter pannier. No tears or rips. Still waterproof. These new panniers will no doubt give as good service. Very good value via Mantel.

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well designed

Easy to attach and adjust. Very robust and roomy as well as waterproof. Perfect

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 only cycling with panniers to work, but they are realy nice bags. Storage is big enough, nice pockets inside. Most important in Ireland - good waterproof fabric. Easy to mount. With added strap easy to go for shopping. Fantastic panniers, hopfully will last for years.

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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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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++

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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I bought these as I knew they were good, my two cycling buddies have them. One has had hers for 20 years! I’m delighted with how easy they to set up and how easily they attach to my bike. There is plenty of room in them and I look forward to my next tour to the outer Hebrides with them. An added bonus is the colour matched the trim on t bike!

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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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Very nice bags, can put a lot in them, easily detachable and waterproof!!!

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The ortlieb as it has been for so long, perfect for what it was made for. A solid, waterproof pannier

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Perfect waterproof panniers. Flexible mounting points make them fit any bike. And easy to detach to take to store or during bike trips. Rolling up and clipping on is very easy. Had ordered the wrong version at first, but well solved by Mantel.

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Very nice bags. Satisfactory in every way!

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

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Fine bags time will tell recently purchased. Solid and beautiful product

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

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Unobtrusive color, large capacity and easily adapts to the bicycle

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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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Completely meets my expectations

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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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I bought the bags in the yellow version for me boyfriend. He absolutely loves them! The bags are very quality, sturdy and waterproof. Ideal for going there and back (work-home) with flying colors.

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I am extremely happy with Ortlieb's panniers, they fit a lot and the quality is super.

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Perfect product in terms of color and size.

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It is a very solid bag

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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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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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Have had a size smaller Ortlieb panniers for years, these size larger ones are ideal for your groceries.

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

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Ideal bags

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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.

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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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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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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The panniers are durable, waterproof and easy to use.

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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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Convenient to use. Easy to take off and put back on the bike. Really takes no effort.

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

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

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solid panniers Ortlieb

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Very nice bags, good quality. They are also very spacious. Easy to take off and carry around.

These panniers are very easy to install on the bike and do not move.

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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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Perfect for my bike trips

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Handy bags for running errands. They can carry a lot of weight.

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A great saddlebags. They have everything you expect from a product of this type. Spacious, comfortable, easy to use, waterproof, convertible into a portable bag with its shoulder strap, light, resistant and beautiful.

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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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Hangs securely on the rack, nice and roomy for shopping by bike, and in future for a tour of Europe, now just buying those world traveler bikes....

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I already knew the Ortlieb brand through their "city" panniers. This model is much more practical, with a strap for better portability, an easy-to-use closure system and an interior pocket for carrying documents. Lightweight, I can't wait to try them out on a bike tour.

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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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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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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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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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