JohnRedcoRn
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close them ? just took them out of the box and i'm a bit puzzled. and theres no instructions
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ortlieb classic roller panniers.how do you....
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
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Roll them towards the bike - 3 times to be waterproof according to their instructions. Then clip the strap and pull tight to stop it unrolling and finally you can use the carrying strap to lock down into that little clip near the bottom of the bag - it pulls in the top of the bag - which I otherwise catch my leg on sometimes.
Sometimes I leave the bag open - if I have bought a bagette for example. And other times I've put too much in so I can only roll it over once. I make sure I do the 3x if its torrential rain - and so far its definately been waterproof.
Sometimes I leave the bag open - if I have bought a bagette for example. And other times I've put too much in so I can only roll it over once. I make sure I do the 3x if its torrential rain - and so far its definately been waterproof.
helmet tester
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thank you !
Wobbly John
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You can either roll the top and fold the ends down to clip to the strap as in the website photos, or you can roll the top and fold the ends up, in and clip them together, which is quicker.
helmet tester
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Thats interesting..looked at the photo, does that not make a crease that rain can gather in?
Also realised they got an inner storage compartment with a zip and a mesh pocket i think ? D'OH ! this is great, but i'd assumed there was literally just one big compartment and went and bought a clip-in organiser !
Also realised they got an inner storage compartment with a zip and a mesh pocket i think ? D'OH ! this is great, but i'd assumed there was literally just one big compartment and went and bought a clip-in organiser !
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
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- Bristol
Wobbly John said:
I didn't know you could do that... I've just had a quick fiddle to check mine did that.... Thank you.
e-rider
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If you roll them and then join the two side at the top without the shoulder strap (this is what I do) you create a nice little handle to carry them. The rain will sit in a few folds then but mine have still never leaked.
I didn't know that they now come with internal type pockets - mine just have one large space.
As far as closing them - just roll them the necessary number of times until fully closed and then fasten the buckle thing and tighten the strap.
Mine definitely came with instructions but they are simple to use and so you don't really need them.
Make sure you correctly set the lower clip that holds to the pannier rack as this stops them shaking about.
I didn't know that they now come with internal type pockets - mine just have one large space.
As far as closing them - just roll them the necessary number of times until fully closed and then fasten the buckle thing and tighten the strap.
Mine definitely came with instructions but they are simple to use and so you don't really need them.
Make sure you correctly set the lower clip that holds to the pannier rack as this stops them shaking about.
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JohnRedcoRn
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yes, i was surprised to find an inner pocket too - very pleased though ; going to significantly reduce my luggage !
SoulOnIce
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JohnRedcoRn said:
This inner pocket thing sounds new to me cos my Ortlieb's don't have one. But then again mine are 12 years old and the inner pocket may be only on newer models.
helmet tester
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must be new because i deliberated for ages over which panniers to buy - i like pockets etc but i went for the ortliebs on recommendations and reviews which suggested they pretty much last forever and are 100% waterproof. Theyre definately the classic roller rear panniers, but i havent seen any description anywhere saying they have inner pocket. Anyway, a real bonus for me, best of both worlds - especially good as theyre a birthday present !
e-rider
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Mine are 5 years old and they don't have any internal pockets - shame but I don't think I'll be trading them in just yet! An inner pocket would be useful though.
HLaB
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When I got mine, about 3 years ago was no internal pocket so I opted for sports packer model which had a mesh pocket on the outside. Given how they've stood up to abuse so far I might get a new pair in 2050 but I don't know if I'll still be cycling then.
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JohnRedcoRn
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tundragumski said:
you can buy an ortlieb inner pocket that clips into the pannier, they are about £7.50 on wiggle.
I'm not sure what i'm going to do with mine since i got the panniers which unknown to me have an inner pocket. althouh theyre detatcheable so i could use it for valuables
