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Ortlieb Backroller Classic Panniers
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Ortlieb Backroller Classic Panniers

Item # 604989

$165.00

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With 3D welded seams, these panniers will keep your gear dry on rainy rides.

  • Constructed with welded seams for strength
  • Designed with an easy access, roll-top closure
  • Replaceable, adjustable, quick-release security catches mount panniers quickly and easily on racks--also removed easily
  • Lifting on pannier carrying strap automatically releases the QL1 system security catches, while releasing the strap causes latches to lock in place
  • Please note: This item is sold as a pair

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Item 604989

Ortlieb Backroller Classic Panniers Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight4 lbs. 3 oz.
MaterialPVC-coated Cordura
Dimensions16.5 x 12.5 x 9.1 inches
Volume per pair2,441 cubic inches

Ortlieb Backroller Classic Panniers Customer Reviews

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Ortlieb Backroller Panniers
 
4.5

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lots of storage (10)
  • Rugged (10)
  • Waterproof (5)
  • Adjustable (4)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

  • Uncomfortable strap (3)

Best Uses

  • Commuting (10)
  • City bikes (5)
  • Touring (5)
  • City biking (3)
  • Road bikes (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Office professional (6), Commuter (3)
  • Primary use:
  • Personal (9)

Reviewed by 15 customers

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Sep

12

2007

(25 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

These are great bags

By Lynne, Seattle Mom

from Seattle

About Me Everyday Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy to install
  • Huge capacity
  • Versatile
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • None so far

Best Uses

  • City Biking
  • Commuter
  • Touring

Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

I've used many types of panniers over the last twenty years and these are hands down the best. And for about the same price I've paid for much flimsier and more complicated panniers.
Great features:
So easy to get on and off the bike!
Waterproof!
Huge - My daughter can carry her saxaphone in a hard case to school in it (okay, the top's open and it's not waterproof then...) I just keep 'em on my bike and can fit tons of groceries in them. Or my gym bag.
Super durable: no zippers or snaps.
And we used them as dry bags on our canoeing trip!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(25 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

13

2007

(20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great panniers

By bikedoc

from Cleveland, OH

About Me Commuter, Weekend Warrior

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Versatile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • City Biking
    • Road Biking

    Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

    I've had these bags for 10 years now, and they still work great. Once you roll the tops there are no dangly straps to get caught in your spokes (which almost ended a bike tour for me with another set of panniers). They come on and off my rack quickly, and they still keep all of my stuff dry after daily use for all of that time.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    5

    2008

    (17 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good Panniers

    By D12

    from Portland, OR

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attachment system
    • Lots of Storage
    • Rugged

    Cons

    • Heavy
    • No pockets

    Best Uses

    • Touring

    Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

    Used on a 2 week tour in Italy last summer with one day of heavy rain.

    The panniers (front and back)are very well made and attach and lock firmly to the bike but are also very quick and easy to remove. The bags are somewhat heavy due to the waterproof fabric.

    I am not totaly sold on the "one compartment" design which makes it harder to organize your gear and means you allways have to open the bag to get at stuff rather than just unzipping a side pocket to get at small often used items without even getting out of the saddle. Also, with traditional panniers you can stuff large items (tent/sleeping pad etc.)under the straps to increase carrying capacity and you can't do that with these panniers.

    The waterproof concept is OK but be aware that tough though these bags are it does not take much rubbing allong a rough surface (e.g. road or stone wall) to make a hole in them and then they are not waterproof and if none of your stuff sacs are waterproof (and why should they be since you payed a weight/price penalty to get waterproof panniers)you could be in trouble. I have patched the hole in mine and hopefully they will continue to work well.

    All in all these are fine panniers and will serve you well as long as you don't mind these limitations.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (17 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    2

    2008

    (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Worth the Money

    By HaGau

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Commuter

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Comfortable
    • Lots of Storage
    • Rugged
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • No Inner Pockets
    • Price

    Best Uses

    • City Bikes
    • Commuting
    • Not Just Biking

    Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

    These are some great bags and are definately worth the high price. You might pay a lot but these bags are extremely durable (I've had these bags for about 7000 miles with no problems). They are also completely waterproof, I've never had a problem with stuff getting wet inside. They also lock onto your bike rack so they can't fall off when you hit a bump.

    The only problem is that they don't have any inner pockets to store small items. They are also a little pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    15

    2007

    (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    excellent design and superior quality

    By David from Montana

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road Biking

      Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

      I recently used these panniers on a month-long tour and was very pleased. They are easy to adjust for a precise fit to your rack, and the hooks near the top have a ingenious system that automatically locks and unlocks them to the rack as you lift or release the handle. The bags are also very easy to get things in and out of thanks to the wide mouth. The material is very durable and waterproof as advertised but a good spill can scruff the fabric enough compromise the waterproofing. However, my bags took a beating and are still waterproof for all intents and purposes. Compared to other panniers I've used, these were easily worth the little extra $.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      2

      2008

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Simple, but bombproof

      By Sam Ley

      from Boulder, CO

      About Me Office Professional

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lots of Storage
      • Rugged

      Cons

      • Heavy
      • Uncomfortable Strap

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Mountain Bikes
      • Road Bikes

      Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

      These bags are great for anyone who likes the "one pocket" method of organizing panniers. They are just one big sack, with a small internal mesh pocket. The attachment system is excellent and easy to adjust, no rattles! Probably the best attachment system available.

      Very waterproof, of course, but for non-waterproof missions, such as grocery shopping, you can leave the top unrolled for extra storage.

      They are pretty heavy for their size, which is just part of the waterproof trade-off, they also include a handy but not very comfy shoulder strap.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      19

      2007

      (14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best. Panniers. Ever.

      By John loves bicycle touring

      from Dayton, OH

      About Me Avid Cyclist, Bicycle Tourist, Casual/ Recreational, Weekend Warrior

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • City Biking
        • Road Biking
        • Touring

        Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

        I cannot say enough good things about Ortlieb's Backroller panniers. I just finished a 4,000 mile cross country ride and my Ortliebs were there every step of the way. From their relatively minimal design (there's beauty in simplicity) to their absolutely waterproof nature, they cannot be beat. They offer plenty of storage space, seem quite durable and feature an innovative and easily adjusted means of attachment to your rack.

        I prefer never to use a different set of panniers on a bicycle tour. Eat my dust, Arkel, Nashbar, and Avenir.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        8

        2008

        (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Waterproof Panniers

        By tschlemm

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Office Professional

        Pros

        • Lots of Storage
        • Rugged

        Cons

        • Uncomfortable Strap

        Best Uses

        • City Bikes
        • Commuting
        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

        These are really great waterproof panniers. I have a quick release delta rack on my mountain bike and I really like the simple design of these panniers. You just roll the tops down on the panniers and secure them with a strap and you're done. I also like how simple the release clips are where you just lift up on the strap to put on/take off the panniers. I've ridden nearly 1000 miles with these panniers and I'm very happy with my choice.

        They're not cheap panniers but the construction is such that I will not have to replace these panniers for years.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        19

        2008

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Orlieb Rocks!

        By brownie hog

        from Chicago, IL

        About Me Office Professional

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Lots of Storage
        • Rugged

        Cons

        • Poor Strap Design

        Best Uses

        • City Bikes
        • Commuting
        • Touring

        Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

        All of their products are great and these bags are no exception. However, they really dropped the ball on the should strap design. I don't know what they were thinking about. They need to remove it or redesign it. It gets in the way and looks terrible.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        29

        2008

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great for daily or long distance rides!

        By jesslo

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Daily commuter

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Lots of Storage
        • Rugged
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Uncomfortable Strap

        Best Uses

        • City Bikes
        • Commuting
        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Ortlieb Backroller Panniers:

        I was skeptical about spending the big bucks on these panniers, but I am SO happy that I did...no more back pain! You can use one or both packs. I use my bike for everything possible, I've even loaded $100 worth of groceries in these things, including a gallon of milk. They have just enough inside pockets. They are very easy to get on and off my back rack. Yet, they stay on while riding even the most bumpy surface. My only wish would be the ability to add a wider strap for carrying. The one that's on it tends to dig in if you wear it for a long time. Overall very pleased with these versatile, easy to use panniers.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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