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Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers

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With special 3D welding, these bicycle panniers are absolutely waterproof.

Size makes them great for front rack mounting, small bag rear rack mounting or children's bikes.
3D welding is a special overlapping technique that uses no thread or adhesives
Roll-over style closures keep water out and are able to expand with your load
Attaches with the Ortlieb QLR-System: a strong, fast, quick-releasing system that locks tightly into place; easy unlocked by lifting up on the handle
QLR-hooks are replaceable and adjustable; will fit racks with tube diameter of up to 10 mm; 14 mm hooks available separately; will fit low-rider racks
Made of heavy-duty, double polyurethane coated polyester

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Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers

4.5

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Rugged (6)
Adjustable (5)
Lightweight (5)
Waterproof (4)
Comfortable (3)

Cons

Uncomfortable strap (5)
Too small (3)

Best Uses

Commuting (9)
City bikes (3)
Road bikes (3)

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- Traveler (5)
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- Personal (9)
- Was this a gift?:
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May

2013

4.0

Would buy again

By MutantPrime

from Eugene/Springfield, Oregon

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Pros

Adjustable
Rugged
Waterproof

Cons

Too Small

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

I have the Back Roller Classics & have been using them every day for a couple of years. Love the waterproof & durability. The inside pockets are huge. Bought the Front Rollers to go on a decent camping trip from Eugene, Or to Blue River, Or. All four bags are great for light touring or commuting. Suggest something bigger for longer rides.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love.

By PorQueNo

from Portland OR

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Pros

Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged
Waterproof

Cons

Uncomfortable Strap

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

I've been using these almost daily for about three years. They are still perfect, just perfect - and I don't baby them. The design of the rack clips is ingenious: I never tire of marveling at how precisely and effortlessly they work. I teach so they carry books and papers - small but heavy loads. Weekends, they haul groceries, kid's stuff, you name it. The top closure has in fact been perfectly waterproof all this time. The reflective patches are really reflective. What else can I say? I hesitate sometimes to drop this much $$ on something that seems like a luxury, but these bags - they're worth it.

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Aug

2012

4.0

Ortlieb Front Roller

By Travelong

from Cornwall, Ontario. Canada

About Me Avid Traveler, Student

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Pros

Rugged
Waterproof

Cons

Too Small
Uncomfortable Strap

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

I bought a Tubus Front Rack and didn't think that another set of Backroller classics would fit on the rack, I thought that they would drag along the ground. Once I installed the rack and played around with my backrollers' I wished that I had bought another set instead of the frontrollers. Other than being a little small, I love these bags.

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Tough as nails for everyday use

By Birdfish

from East Bay Area, CA

About Me Daily bike commuter

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Pros

Fits variety of racks
Very durable
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Wet touring

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

I've been using a pair of these bags every weekday for over five years on a front lowrider rack and they are one of the best, most durable items I have ever purchased. My bike is my primary commute vehicle no matter what the season so they have seen rain, wind, sun, you name it between here and work. One bag did develop a tiny hole I have had to patch only because it came off the rack in a collision and slid 20 or 30 feet down the sidewalk. A single Park self stick tube patch covered the micro hole nicely and I was back in business.

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Jan

2011

(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

OK smaller panniers

By AnnH

from Austin, TX

About Me Avid Traveler, Bike Commuter

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Uncomfortable Strap
Wears Easily

Best Uses

Commuting
Touring

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

I purchased these for touring. I like the smaller size. I tend to overpack, and I need a strict upper limit on pannier space in order to force myself to pare down the load. I love touring with both front and rear panniers because my Surly LHT handles much better with a distributed load. The panniers both have two flat pockets inside at the back, which are nice for carrying things such as papers, a magazine or a thin book. I add a zip-top bag for small items such as my flat kit and have no trouble with organization. I also like the reflective panels on the sides, which show up really well in the dark.

These panniers are nice and waterproof as advertised. An added bonus is that the waterproof exterior doesn't collect dirt or grime. The tradeoff is that they take longer to open and close when I want something out of the bag. When attached properly, they are very secure at the top of the rack. However, I really have to pay attention to make sure that both hooks are latched on correctly. I've also had trouble finding a good position for the bottom hook on both my front and rear Tubus racks. I can make it secure, or easy to put on and off, but not both. If the bottom latch is not secure, the pannier will flop around on bumps and compromise stability.

Sometimes I think that I'm the only cyclist in the world who is not in love with these panniers. They're OK, but I'm not sure that I would purchase them again. I don't use them often for commuting because I am concerned about wear and tear; I don't get the feeling that the fabric will stand up to lots of bumps and scrapes.

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Oct

2010

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

"I would buy this product again

By ezdoesit

from Woodland Park,NJ

About Me Avid Traveler

See all my reviews

Pros

Lots of Storage
Rugged

Cons

Uncomfortable Strap

Best Uses

Commuting
Touring across country

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

What is not to like about these Pannier's see my review about the front Pannier's I love them and they do everything I ask them to do I would buy these bags again if and when I wear them out.

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Oct

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Perfect Size

By Polka Dottye

from Tampa, Fl.

About Me Bicycle Tourer

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Pros

Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged
Style
Visable

Cons

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Best Uses

Commuting
Grocery shopping
Touring Bikes

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

Well constructed, attention to detail, and perfect size for intended use. I have an English Audax Sport Tourer which actually rides better and offers more stability with the front roller classics, attached to my low rider racks.(6 pounds a bag is plenty) Flexible, when grocery shopping I can carry light, odd shaped items, with the top open or roll them up and they are completely waterproof. This works well in Tampa, Fl. downpours. The yellow and black provides good visability and looks great on my medium blue bike. These with my backroller classics and ultimate classic handlebar bag, are "a gracious plenty." I wouldn't want to carry much more than this. The only design flaw, I do not like the way the shoulder strap, attaches to the retaining clip, on the outside of the bag. I can always remove the strap and stow it away. Overall, I am very pleased.

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Oct

2009

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It's very comfortable

By junhosung

from Edgewater, NJ

About Me Avid Traveler

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Pros

Comfortable
Lots of Storage

Cons

Uncomfortable Strap

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

Installation is extremely comfortable.
I'm using this pannier bag with Dahon 20inch folding bike with front rack.
It's perfect match.

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Mar

2008

(23 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Waterproof panniers

By Victorian

from Victoria, BC

About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Too Small

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

I have now been using these for six years for daily commuting. In the summer on long bicycle touring trips they are demoted to front panniers. In the winter, they get to ride on the back of the bike keeping everything dry.

Some may find the front panniers too small, but I find them very adaptable and they get heavy usage. If you need larger panniers, go for the back rollers (or any of the other Ortlieb panniers that meet your needs). These ones I find are a good compromise and get heavy usage as a result (in the summer I travel with non-waterproof panniers on the back).

When I finally had to replace my old panniers, there was no question as to what I would do - I am now on my second pair of these. Highly recommended.

Service and delivery comments:

Product arrived in good time and in excellent condition.

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Sep

2007

(9 of 33 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Son of Best Pannier Ever.

By John loves bicycle touring

from Dayton, OH

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

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bicycle Touring
City Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Ortlieb Front Roller Panniers:

Ok, full disclosure: I own these panniers, but have never actually used them. But I have a very intimate relationship with my set of Ortlieb Backroller panniers, which I love dearly. These are basically the same thing, only smaller and designed for front-use. The Backrollers are awesome. I didn't use these for my tour because I fit everything into the back panniers, although it's still a good idea to use both. They are durable, stylish, absolutely watertight and they won't let you down while touring. Ortlieb = awesome.

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