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Ortlieb Bike Shopper Single Pannier

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The waterproof Ortlieb Bike Shopper bag mounts to your rear rack like a single pannier yet comes off for your shopping convenience!

Large-volume bag goes on and off your rack quickly, freeing you of the need to dangle your grocery bags precariously off the handlebars
Or let it work as a commuter bag, carrying your change of clothes for work, including shoes
Comes with a combination adjustable shoulder strap/carry handle made of strong nylon webbing; just take the bag off the rack and start shopping
Pack closes tight and secure with a locking slider--think of it as an industrial-size and -strength food baggie
Welded seams and coated fabric further ensure your valuables stay dry in a rainfall
Removable, zippered, interior pocket keeps small items handy
Includes fore and aft reflector patches and a tube of lubricant to keep the quick-seal closure working smoothly
Sells as a single bag

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Ortlieb Bike Shopper Single Pannier Customer Reviews

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Ortlieb Bike Shopper

4.6

(based on 15 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lots of storage (8)
Rugged (8)
Lightweight (7)
Adjustable (5)
Durable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting (12)
City bikes (8)
City biking (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Office professional (6), Bike commuter (3), Traveler (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (11)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 15 customers

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Sep

2007

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good bag

By slips

from Seattle, WA

About Me Commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable

Cons

Zipper

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

I used this bag daily for a year. I carried my laptop in it. It has a lot of room and is completely waterproof. Its shoulder straps are great for running errands. Like all of the other ortlieb products, it is very secure on the bike rack. My only complaint is that after a year of use, the zipper began to tear apart from itself.
If you are comparing it to the ortlieb classic rear panniers, they have more room, but they are less convenient to carry around when not on your bike.

Jun

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

almost perfect commuter/shopping pannier

By Alan hikes and bikes

from Chapel Hill, nc

About Me Bike Commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Ease to attach dettach
Lightweight
Lots of Storage
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

Almost perfect pannier for commuting and shopping. The rack mounting hardware is the easiest to use of any of four brands I've tried. Easy installation, secure in travel, and instant removal.

It is waterproof and convenient to use, the wallet/key pocket makes it much easier to deal with.

The only disadvantage I've found it is that it's not quite big enough to hold a 17" widescreen laptop. It's just not quite deep enough. It will hold a 15" laptop in a sleeve.

Feb

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

perfect for commuting

By bike girl

from Brooklyn, NY

About Me Office Professional

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

I'm very happy with this bag. I use it for commuting to work. it can fit the contents of my "purse" (wallet, phone, keys, tissue pack, etc) plus a change of clothing, including shoes, as well as holding my rolled up rain jacket and rain pants in case of bad weather. and a spare inner tube. all that stuffed in there, and there is still a little room for more.

Perfect for a commute. Probably not enough room for touring.

It is durable and stylish as well.

Oct

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I use it everyday, very good product.

By tacunit

from San Diego, CA.

About Me Bicycle commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Lots of Storage
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

This bag mounts and dismounts easily, it has large volume and is lightweight. I generally carry dry clothing and food back and forth to work on my touring bike in this bag. It carries large loads of groceries and is stable. I like closing and opening it with one zipper. People comment on how cool it is when they see me put it on or take it of my rack so easily...

Sep

2007

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great solution for commuting in the rain

By scuzball

from Saint Paul, MN

About Me Commuter Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Spacious
Truly waterproof
Versatile

Cons

Straps short for shoulder
Zipper is stiff

Best Uses

City Biking
Commuter
Road Biking

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

I searched for a fully waterproof (*not* water resistant) pannier, and this Ortlieb model fit the bill. I can carry everything I need to work (books, papers and more), knowing that they won't get wet. The waterproof zipper, while a little stiff, does the job. The lubricant that came with it is supposed to make the zipper slide more easily, but I haven't tried it. All of the instructions for the zipper are in German, and there were some clips that came with the lubricant, along with a diagram that made it look like there should be a handle on the zipper which might make it easier to use. The in-store explanation I got was just as confusing, so I put that on the backburner. The straps are a little short for placing over the shoulder, like a messenger bag, but if they were longer then they would probably hang down too far when the bag is on a bike. Small complaints, really. I'm very happy with the bag and will probably buy another for longer trips.

Nov

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great starter pannier

By MattW

from Warwick, RI

About Me Bike commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

City Biking

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

I bought this bag because I didn't feel like dropping even more money on a set of panniers that I wasn't sure I'd use over the long term. I fit my daily requirements for commuting into the bag but it is tight. I also use one of the packing systems meant for luggage to make it more friendly for carrying my work clothing. I would have liked to have seen more explanation with the instructions which were all pictures. Overall I am very satisfied with how easy it was to set up and use.

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It's good looking and functional!

By Sherok

from Decatur, Georgia

About Me Avid Cyclist, Commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

City Biking
Road Biking
Touring

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

This is a great bag to throw all of your stuff in. I use it for commuting. It's a must have bag if you're going to the market. It looks great!

Jan

2012

5.0

Only a few weeks in, but very pleased

By roastbeef

from Austin, TX

About Me Bicycle commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Lots of Storage
Rugged

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

I've only had this bag for a few weeks, but I wanted to put my warm impressions up here right away. I commute to work (a few miles each way), and had been bungeeing a canvas library bag to my rack until purchasing this bag. It is of course a huge improvement, but it's proven to be even better than expected: more capacity than it initially seemed, carried low (the bag is more up-and-down than front to back, allowing heavy items to be down at or below the rear axle), and more durable than it even looked when I bought it. The bag looks new after several afternoons out in the sun, some drizzle, and no cleaning or upkeep. The zipper has been smooth and tight since applying the goop which came with the bag. The mounting system allows for some flexibility, which I appreciate after today. I loaded the bag up to its maximum capacity for the ride in to work today, and it wound up rubbing a little against my ankle while riding. I'll be able to tweak that this evening.

All in all, an excellent product at fair price, and I hope it continues to serve so well for years to come.

Dec

2011

5.0

Perfect for commute and shopping

By Heather R

from Davis, CA

About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to use
Lots of Storage
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

I use this bag everyday for my bike commute. I carry my work clothes, lunch, shoes, and other small personal items (wallet, phone, etc). I also use the bag for grocery shopping.

In addition to being very easy to use and quick to attached/remove from the bike rack, I love that the bag has straps that allow for carrying it on my shoulder like a (big) purse. Since I often bike to work meetings, it is nice to have a bag that is easy to carry. It also makes it easier to carry when grocery shopping. It isn't big enough to grocery shop for more than a few things if I am carrying my work clothes/shoes/lunch container.

The zipper is pretty tough/stiff at first, but it either got smoother with time or I got used to it. The bag comes with lubricant for the zipper, which helps, but is very messy.

Aug

2011

5.0

Great Prooduct!

By billy biker

from Cincinnati, OH

About Me Office Professional

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to use

Cons

Shoulder strap is weird

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Ortlieb Bike Shopper:

This bag is like a giant zip lock bag that easily adapted to my Topeak rack. It has adaptors to fit different diameters of racks and the hardware is top quality that works flawlessly. I rode through a down pour and some deep puddles, everything stayed dry. When you close the bag you have to force the air out of the pack, the seal is that good.