Ortleib ETrunk

[Emanresu]

Does anyone have one of these and which pannier rack did you use?

Doesn't seem to clear the seat which means I have to sit higher or get a rack that sits further back.

 

[Sallar55]

Have the older version its more of a wedge shape ,lower at front. The base with the clips is adjustable so most racks would do. Are you prepared to to do a modification, unscrew the base and refix further forward. Existing holes in bag can be sealed with patch or the Ortlieb repair scew set.

 

[Emanresu]

Managed to find a suitable rack on my spares shelves but the brackets are too short (25mm). If I can get longer ones I might be able to set the rack further back.

Topeak have an extra long set (32mm) but seem to have delisted them. Are there any others out there?

 

[Pale Rider]

I have smaller trunk bags on both my bikes, but they can foul the saddle and make the bike harder to mount.

I reckon if you need that much capacity you would be better off with a pannier.

Anyhow, it's much better to have weight lower down.

 

[Emanresu]

I have smaller trunk bags on both my bikes, but they can foul the saddle and make the bike harder to mount.

I reckon if you need that much capacity you would be better off with a pannier.

Anyhow, it's much better to have weight lower down.

It's in addition to the Ortleib panniers. Have a problem in deciding what to leave out, so take it all when doing long trips in Europe. Spain in a few weeks then Italy.

It's also to replace the rucksack I've been using to get the weight lower down as suggested.

 

[Pale Rider]

It's in addition to the Ortleib panniers. Have a problem in deciding what to leave out, so take it all when doing long trips in Europe. Spain in a few weeks then Italy.

It's also to replace the rucksack I've been using to get the weight lower down as suggested.

That explains that.

I do like trunk bags because it's easier to find and remove stuff at short stops.

Panniers tend to be a black hole.

 

[Pale Rider]

If you are using well-stuffed panniers and a trunk bag, I reckon you need a quality rack.

Tubus springs to mind, although no doubt others are just as good.

Loads of options on this link, including some with adjustable feet which may solve your mounting problem.

https://www.bike-discount.de/en/bike/bike-accessories/attachment-parts/racks/

 

[Emanresu]

Managed to find a suitable rack on my spares shelves but the brackets are too short (25mm). If I can get longer ones I might be able to set the rack further back.

Topeak have an extra long set (32mm) but seem to have delisted them. Are there any others out there?

The Topeak brackets have sorted it. Now sits clear of the seat. Decanted the rucksack without a problem. Now onto relocating the rear light.

 

[Emanresu]

Now onto relocating the rear light.

Isn't Ebay wonderful. Spent ages looking for the correct fitting for the rear of the trunk bag so I could use my Varia. Garmin fitting.

3D print specialist knocked a couple of fittings to my spec and delivered with a week. Now have the Varia on the back so I get a warning about what's coming