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Ortlieb Back Roller Plus

Super nice bags where you can easily drop your shopping bag, they are waterproof and nice in colour, what I really miss is a pocket on the bag to put your phone for example! They were easy to order and delivered very quickly!

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After 4 days on the GTJ trails, I can write a thoughtful review of these bike panniers. They are very easy to use and very practical, the storage volume is comfortable but as a result the panniers are bulky, I would have preferred them to be more elongated rather than thicker like this. The fabric was very hard-wearing and waterproof, even in the pouring rain, so there were no scratches despite the falls.

Doubting for a long time between the Ortlieb Back Roller and the Ortlieb Velo City. Ordered both and kept both. Both panniers are great. The back roller sits nicely flat against the bike, has a solid back side (side against the rack) and the volume is variable. The Velo city, which was my favorite, has a sturdy back and bottom and the fact that it opens and closes easily with a strong magnetic clasp is just a little nicer than the rolling system of the back roller. The Velo is pre-shaped so it sticks out far from the bike and takes up more space. So both have advantages and disadvantages. In any case, both panniers are super handy for commuting and shopping because of the handy system and included handle.

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Since I have the bags only briefly in use, I can write little about long-term effect. Fast delivery unpacked, everything clean and super packed. Super color!! The conversion for the lower bracket worked perfectly. Bags sit absolutely tight on the bike. Waterproof? We will see. The volume of 2 x 20 liters are sufficient for day trips.

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Nice panniers. Easy to carry and convenient to take off the bike rack.

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The quality of the items is excellent and Mantel's customer service is top-notch and responsive. On the other hand, delivery with UPS was very chaotic.

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Great quality with a simple mounting system and the practical anti-theft cables against the occasional thief actually come standard.

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Is still too new

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For commuting to work. Work computer and change of clothes fit in one bag.

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The pannier mount on my bike is quite thick in diameter. Though I followed all of the correct mounting instructions and the bags seemed quite secure, the lower mount came undone during my first commute to work and the back corner of the bag got caught in my spokes, breaking the plastic protection system on the bottom of the bags. Needless to say, spending more on expensive bags (which are supposed to be the best) to get them fixed after one ride makes me skeptical about my purchase.

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So far, so good, I'm happy with my panniers (Loire by bike, no worries). But to be confirmed in September with a more thorough test in the Dolomites :)

Super bags! Sturdy with very simple (but not very secure) hooks. Beautiful material and top quality. Strap system needs to be reviewed, as it's not very comfortable to wear. Ditto handles + small "quick access" pocket missing on front or side.

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It is a fine but expensive set of bags. Quickly carrying a bag goes well, while hanging it just takes some dexterity. Ideally, I would also have preferred a separate hood instead of simply rolling up the top for closure. It provides a little more space, but works a little more awkwardly. All in all, I am very pleased with my not-perfect purchase.

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Good well made bags, which sit securely to my panniers. Pretty lightweight and waterproof.