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Ortlieb Back-Roller City

Ortlieb Back-Roller City
4.7 / 5
Average from 116 reviews
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5 / 5

Super satisfied

- Hans, 20 February, 2024

Nice solid bags for daily use

Pros & Cons

Easy to attach
Good closure
Waterproof
Not yet found
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5 / 5

very good product. to have the result in time.

- Pascal, 16 December, 2023

Buy it for a work bike and the two panniers give you plenty of room to carry your bike all day.

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5 / 5

good and solid product

- Eelco, 12 December, 2023

very nice panniers and easy to attach to the carrier

Pros & Cons

easy closure.
easy to use
sturdy bags
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5 / 5

Top bags for urban cycling

- Guillaume, 13 November, 2023

Super ingenious and practical fastening system. The product exudes quality. I had hesitated to switch from rucksacks to panniers, but I'm now a fervent supporter.

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5 / 5

Great product

- Jose, 11 November, 2023

Beautiful bags as described

Pros & Cons

Beautiful product
Fast delivery
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5 / 5

Just right!

- Dennis, 4 November, 2023

I don't use the bags as a main bag, but I put my backpack in this bag. Works fine!

Pros & Cons

Easy to use
Spacious
Waterproof
Not yet discovered
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5 / 5

Perfect in every way exactly what I was looking for

- Chris, 3 November, 2023

Handy to use easy to detach from the bike so very suitable as a shopping bag Still going to buy some accessories

Pros & Cons

Beautiful product
Fast delivery
Good price
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5 / 5

Great product, completely satisfied

- Birgit, 27 October, 2023

Fast delivery, good price-performance ratio, very chic, precisely adjustable

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5 / 5

Very good. Quality bag, a little difficult to close but that disappears with practice.

- Jean-Marie, 4 October, 2023

Very fast delivery. Perfect!

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5 / 5

Very serious site

- Richard, 13 September, 2023

I highly recommend

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5 / 5

Good buy.

- Ravin, 11 September, 2023

Perfect bags, sturdy beautiful colour very toppie.

Pros & Cons

Fits my bike perfectly.
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5 / 5

Very good product.

- Silke, 11 September, 2023

First ride around Lake Constance, the bags are 100% reliably connected to the luggage rack.

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5 / 5

Prijs kwaliteit zeer goede fietstassen

- Elise, 10 September, 2023

Heel handige fietstassen. Er kan best veel in, je kan ze ook laten openstaan indien je meer bij hebt dan verwacht.

Pros & Cons

Goede kwaliteit
Niet handig om te dragen

5 / 5

Sehr zufrieden

- Emel, 1 September, 2023

Schnelle, unkomplizierte Abwicklung und Lieferung. Der Artikel bietet viel Stauraum, ist robust und sehr praktisch in der Anbringung ans Fahrrad.

Pros & Cons

Geräumig
Praktisch
Robust

5 / 5

A reliable company with an excellent site

- Dick, 27 August, 2023

Yes product satisfies perfectly. Nice pannier that fits perfectly on the bike.

Pros & Cons

Fast delivery
Nice product
Pleasant site
No
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5 / 5

Top bag!

- Bas, 17 July, 2023

Handy bicycle bag with lots of space!

Pros & Cons

Easy assembly
Easy to close
Large
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5 / 5

Very fast delivery, within 24 hours. Beautiful very spacious panniers bicycle

- Rln, 22 June, 2023

Beautiful very spacious panniers

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5 / 5

Top product, indestructible so bought extra set and also hangs easily on cart

- René, 21 April, 2023

Top product, indestructible so bought extra set and also hangs easily on cart

Pros & Cons

Convenient to carry
Strong
waterproof
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5 / 5

Solid spacious bags, on a few minor points

- Ruud, 8 April, 2023

Solid spacious bags! My laptop backpack fits in there in its entirety, ideal. The stitch closures are not always convenient due to the lack of adjustment space of the straps they are attached to the bag with. Although that is a small thing. The QL1 system with which you hang the bag on the bike is also somewhat less flexible than the newer QL variants, since you need an Allen key to position things. Also a small thing.

Pros & Cons

Solid
Spacious
Closure not always convenient
QL1 slightly less flexible than newer versions
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5 / 5

Good sturdy bags.

- Norbert, 6 March, 2023

I already had the bags in red, which my wife wanted, so I bought them in black. Ideal for longer bike rides with luggage. They are also handy for everyday use, but you have to be careful that the bags are not easily removed by others.

Pros & Cons

Adjustable to any carrier
Dirt repellent
Easy to hang on the bike
Strong material
Waterproof
Too easy to take off the bike
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5 / 5

Mighty beautiful

- Ipie, 4 March, 2023

Very easy to assemble and very good quality

Pros & Cons

Assembly
Price
Strength
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5 / 5

Great product and offered at a great price by Mantel

- Hans, 18 February, 2023

Nice and sturdy bags that attach very well to the bicycle. Also easy to use on multiple bikes. Taking the bag off the rack is very easy. Can be taken into the store when shopping for example. Closure takes some getting used to but works very well.

Pros & Cons

Fine and sturdy
Right size for our purpose
Waterproof
Carrying straps should have come as standard
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5 / 5

Beautiful bag

- Lyda, 8 February, 2023

Setting it up on the bike takes some work, but then you have a nice product that will last for years and is waterproof. Large capacity of the bag is an advantage. We are very happy with it.

Pros & Cons

Beautiful design
Handy to take along
Looks great with our white Gazelle Ultimate
Nice big bag
Slightly stiff material, but will become more flexible in g
You take it off the bike a little too easily, may
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5 / 5

Very good product. Fast delivery. Top price-performance ratio.

- Ulli, 12 September, 2022

Very good bike bags. Stable, adjustable, waterproof. Plenty of volume, for multi-day bike trips. Easy to attach to the bike.

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5 / 5

I am very satisfied with these panniers as they are very easy to attach and roomy.

- Vicky, 26 July, 2022

The Ortlieb Back Roller City panniers are easy to use. A convenient system allows you to attach the panniers to your bicycle. Taking the panniers off is also quick and easy. They are spacious, but not bulky or too big. The fast delivery is also a plus.

Pros & Cons

Easy to carry
Practical
Waterproof
Theft-prone
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5 / 5

I thought it was an excellent purchase

- Jan, 10 July, 2022

Large and convenient panniers

Pros & Cons

Easy to install and take off
Excellent quality/price ratio
Sturdy material
They can easily be taken off your bike
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5 / 5

Good-quality bags that are easy to install and remove from the luggage rack

- Pascale, 8 July, 2022

Separate bags for a variety of uses. Good size and easy to install

Pros & Cons

Quality
Speed
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5 / 5

A good cycling test is worth its weight in gold

- Gerard, 25 June, 2022

Fine and simple to use

Pros & Cons

Durable
Solid
Waterproof
Pricey though
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5 / 5

Handy panniers that are easy to carry for many uses

- Allard, 11 April, 2022

Beautifully spacious, convenient and quick to use, unfortunately because of this it is also a favorite of thieves.

Pros & Cons

Practical
Spacious
Waterproof
Expensive
Theft sensitive
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5 / 5

Super nice bike bags and very practical.

- Anna, 23 March, 2022

With a handle you get the bags from the luggage rack very convenient on the train. Ortlieb bags are really recommended really practical and waterproof.

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5 / 5

great product and fast delivery

- Hans, 1 February, 2022

Rolling it closed takes some getting used to, but works well.

Pros & Cons

attachment
loading is easy
waterproof
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5 / 5

Basic model without frills, therefore lightweight with full function

- Norbert, 20 January, 2022

We had these bags (previous model) in 1990, for example, on a 14-day Iceland extreme trip to the highlands with severe storms, hurricanes and heavy rain. These bags always remained tight and were heavily loaded.

Pros & Cons

easy to clean
Good to assemble
light and strong
Truck tarpaulin = super repairable
waterproof,
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5 / 5

Quality, ease of use and reliability which also looks great!

- Pierre, 6 January, 2022

The bags totally meet my expectations, I am just puzzling over a theft protection that is still easy to use when I want to take the bags off.

Pros & Cons

Closure system
Easy to take off
Fastening system
Reflection
Anti-theft
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5 / 5

Solid, practical panniers

- Beppie, 14 December, 2021

The bags are easy to assemble and convenient to take into the store, fill up there and snap back on the bike in no time.

Pros & Cons

Easy to snap on and off
Reflective stripes increase visibility
Waterproof
No lock included to prevent stealing
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5 / 5

Great solution for bicycle touring

- SANDRO, 18 November, 2021

Excellent bicycle touring bags, just the right size to hold everything you need without weighing down your bike too much. Waterproof material and locking system ensure that the contents stay protected and dry in all weather conditions. The attachment/release system is extremely quick and convenient. Good packing of the shipment, with faster than expected delivery time. Only negative note: I would have preferred at least one inside pocket in the bags and a shoulder strap that could be used when needed.

Pros & Cons

Dimensions
Practicality of use
Robustness
Waterproofness
Absence of internal compartments
Absence of shoulder strap
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5 / 5

Solid and stylish panniers!

- R.J., 25 October, 2021

Nice solid panniers that offer plenty of space. Package is complete with several padding pieces for various tube thickness's for proper rattle free attachment.

Pros & Cons

Bag is easy to take off
Bag is well waterproof
Quick fixing
Solid mounting
Solid waterproof closure
Closing/retracting mechanism time consuming
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5 / 5

Super solid panniers in great design - and at an unbeatable price!

- Henning, 13 October, 2021

Pros & Cons

Price
Robust
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5 / 5

These bags are easy to install and remove, as well as being attractive and durable.

- Rémi, 11 October, 2021

Prafaites

Pros & Cons

practical
pretty
resistant
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5 / 5

As you know Ortlieb.

- Christian, 8 October, 2021

The bags were used immediately. For a weekend tour of the size sufficient. An adjustment of the side closures would be desirable.

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5 / 5

Exceeds my expectation

- Gerard, 30 September, 2021

This product, Ortlieb Back Roller City exceeds my expectations. I have had several panniers, which I use daily, but I find this one TOP

Pros & Cons

practical
practical design
waterproofing
no
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5 / 5

Top panniers that will last for years.

- M., 29 August, 2021

Was looking for white panniers for my white bike. What is very nice is that you don't hit it with your feet while cycling, the bottom is just a bit narrower than a 'normal' pannier. Nice product and meets the expectations. Good value for money.

Pros & Cons

quick to attach
sturdy bags
your foot does not touch the pannier
no security
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5 / 5

Fine bags

- Sjaak, 27 August, 2021

Super bags , for the great bike rides

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5 / 5

Great product

- Sylvia, 27 August, 2021

These are my first bagsb for the luggage rack. Top. I would no longer miss when shopping

Pros & Cons

Color red is super
Easy to attach
Waterproof
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5 / 5

Good product, very solid, bound to last a long time

- Pete, 21 August, 2021

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Pros & Cons

Simple attachment after everything is set properly
Waterproof
With security lock (optional, also simple)
No
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5 / 5

Class bike bags that are reliable

- Katharina, 23 June, 2021

Class bike bags that are sturdy and stable and reliable and absolutely keep the rain away / outside. Top

Pros & Cons

chic
reliable
robust
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5 / 5

Very happy with these bags

- S., 15 June, 2021

Carrier hooks can be moved so it always fits on the carrier. Bag is narrow so it does not get in the way when cycling. The shoulder strap makes it easy to take to the store. It has withstood quite a bit of rain.

Pros & Cons

Easy to attach and remove to bike
Sturdy and spacious bag
Waterproof
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5 / 5

beautiful and affordable bags , which can hold a lot !!!

- Joosje, 14 June, 2021

I hesitated for a long time between red and white city bags , it became white : very nice .after my first round of shopping I said : I should have done this much earlier !!!!

Pros & Cons

My husband has them "fixed" so they don't e
they look nice
wonderfully spacious bags
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5 / 5

Flawless

- Burkhard, 2 June, 2021

Bought at a good price. Mounted. Seat fits and has air

Pros & Cons

Not too big
Robust
Supet to attach
None
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5 / 5

Highly recommended, pure quality

- Guus, 20 May, 2021

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Pros & Cons

Large
Perfect click system
Very good quality
Waterproof
Too bad there is no inside pocket
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5 / 5

Beautiful bags, minus points fixed themselves

- Eric, 24 April, 2021

Was looking for white panniers and apparently these are the only ones available in white from the good brands (Ortlieb, Vaude). Had some questions and was helped very well by customer service. I solved the disadvantages of no inside pocket and no security myself by attaching a Leitz WOW traveller zipper bag to the inside and making a metal cable to the handle as was done at Vaude.

Pros & Cons

beautiful white
good service
sturdy material
no inside pocket
no security
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5 / 5

Good price-performance ratio for this brand

- Christine, 13 April, 2021

The quality of the panniers is - as expected - super, as are the appearance and the size. So you can transport decent quantities. Somewhat cumbersome I find the closing mechanism. Also, the holder is not quite easy to handle. Unfortunately, there is no way to effectively secure the quite high-quality bags against theft. I hope they will stay with me for a long time anyway. Bought locally, I would certainly have opted for a different model.

Pros & Cons

Bags quality
Optics
Size
Closing mechanism
Holder
Securing
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5 / 5

Best bike bags on the market.

- Thomas, 3 March, 2021

This is the second set of these bags I got me and I am completely satisfied. There are no better bags for the bike! Whether on tour or for picnics - perfect.

Pros & Cons

Absolutely waterproof
Compatible with all kinds of carriers
Decent size for bike touring
Easy and quick to attach to the bike
Very good spare parts supply
Expensive
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5 / 5

Practical and beautiful bicycle bag

- Ida, 3 March, 2021

Likes it very well. Had set before as well, but recently had one stolen

Pros & Cons

Lots of space
Nice
Waterproof
Theft-prone
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5 / 5

Top quality!!!

- Bernd, 22 February, 2021

have now also equipped my 2nd bike with the bags, can only recommend them! very good quality, easy assembly, quick to install.

Pros & Cons

Extremely resilient
Super quality, super practical
Very easy assembly
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5 / 5

Beautiful and very convenient

- Henny, 20 February, 2021

Perfect pannier, nice colors, highly recommended!

Pros & Cons

Always fits
Beautiful colors
Convenient to close
Very roomy
Waterproof
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5 / 5

Excellent design

- Stephen, 18 December, 2020

I wish I'd got these first! Simple, robust design and properly waterproof. Exceptionally easy to mount or take away for shopping, just clip a strap on and you have a shoulder bag. Thoroughly recommended.

Pros & Cons

Doubles as shoulder bag
Easy to mount/unmount
Robust
Waterproof

5 / 5

Goed product super handig

- Rutger, 28 October, 2020

Goed product super handig om op je fiets te zetten en er weer af te halen. Genoeg ruimt om de basis spullen in kwijt te kunnen.

Pros & Cons

Handig systeem
Stevig
Waterdicht
Beperkt aantal kleuren

5 / 5

Beautiful design

- Peter, 14 October, 2020

Closing them takes some practice. The bags are easily removable, unfortunately also by unwanted third parties. I have overcome the latter by securing both bags to the rack with an old cable lock.

Pros & Cons

Beautiful appearance
Durable
Can be taken off by others more easily
Difficult to close at first
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5 / 5

Top product

- Sauer, 25 September, 2020

The bag is very high quality. The individual fit to the respective bike is easy to manage. The only drawback - the somewhat wobbly stand when you take off the bag and set it down on the ground.

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5 / 5

Practical bags in great quality

- Ina, 20 August, 2020

The bags offer plenty of storage space and are very robust. Closing, attaching and removing the bags is playfully simple and done in seconds, even when fully packed. Due to the solid back they also remain standing. The waterproofness I could not yet check, because in their first use only bright sunshine prevailed. The bags are also odorless! A clear buy recommendation!

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5 / 5

Am very satisfied and happy with the bag.

- Daniela, 19 August, 2020

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5 / 5

Does what it says in the tin!

- Hector, 4 August, 2020

Great rear pannier backs, waterproof, easy to attach, sturdy and fairly fashionable. As they allow enough adjustment to set them back (away from your feet when pedaling) I am using them in both, my folding and my road bikes. Highly recommended.

Pros & Cons

Fashionable (love the white)
Sturdy
Waterproof
A bit stiff on folding
No easy reach pockets

5 / 5

Unpack, adjust, hook in, fits.

- Markus, 27 July, 2020

Prima quality from Ortlieb.

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5 / 5

I would buy again and again

- Rainer, 18 July, 2020

I'm looking for bike bags and knew that the company Ortlieb made very good. after a long search I found this. I can only say that it has helped me a lot on a bike tour. It is also possible to take clothes for more than a week.

Pros & Cons

Fast delivery
Handling
Weight
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5 / 5

Look great, easy to attach and remove, but slightly tricky to roll and clip.

- Ruth, 4 June, 2020

Really good quality panniers. Easy to attach and remove from bike. A tiny bit tricky to close but that's just being picky. Definitely recommend.

5 / 5

Ortleib quality at a decent price.

- Sean, 2 June, 2020

Really good quality panniers with plenty of space for the daily commute.

Pros & Cons

Fit
Quality
Waterproof
None

5 / 5

Good purchase but unwieldy to open

- Frank, 11 May, 2020

This is a great product which will last for a very long time, but, if i had given it a little more thought I would probably have gone for a version which allowed easier and quicker access. It’s a great click and release system; faultless. And appears to be totally waterproof; plus,at the price was a bargain. What’s not to like. The service was really fast and I would recommend them. All things considered i am very pleased with my purchase and look forward to enjoying my panniers in the season ahead.

Pros & Cons

Great price
Great release system
Great storage space
Love the colours
Terrific quality
Awkward to access quickly

5 / 5

Strong yet lightweight, roomy & highly visible

- Fiona, 14 August, 2019

I bought the Ortlieb Back Roller City panniers as a birthday present for my daughter, who is a keen commuting cyclist, to transport often precious cargo to work. My partner already has a pair of Ortliebs which he's used on many cycling adventures so they already came highly recommended. My daughter is just as thrilled with hers: waterproofness, spaciousness, strength, weight, durability, ease at removing and visibility. To top it off, price and swiftness of delivery were unbeatable! Thank you Mantel and Ortlieb!

Pros & Cons

Ease of connection and removal
Highly durable
Spaciousness
Waterproof and highly visible
Weight and strength

5 / 5

Good solid bags

- Chris, 22 April, 2019

This is my second pair, as already have the red ones. Good solid quality (and importantly 100% waterproof) bags for touring. Would recommend them...

Pros & Cons

100% waterproof
Good quality
Solid
A little fiddly to open and close

5 / 5

Exceelent design and perfect for purose

- Richard, 20 February, 2016

Very pleased with the Ortlieb panniers. Very good design and robust to meet the challenges of British weather. Great idea to add reflective panels. A good safety feature.

Pros & Cons

Clips are robust and stong
Good sturdy material
Rerefective panels - added safety
None

5 / 5

Great waterproof bags with a simple clever design

- John, 4 February, 2016

I bought these for a forthcoming 12 day cycle tour in Spain and have tried them out a couple of times in UK. I had previously thought Ortlieb bags were too expensive but the quoted price is for two panniers which is fantastic value and provides plenty of space for touring. These are properly waterproof which means you don't have to worry about rain covers or stuffing your items into plastic bags. The fitting and removal is easy peasy.

Pros & Cons

Plenty of space
Price is for the pair
Waterproof
would benefit from a small outer pocket

5 / 5

Well made, waterproof

- Julia, 31 January, 2016

Panniers at strong & clip securely to the rack. Waterproof and visible.