http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: waterproof panniers recommendations - Recent Posts en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:34:49 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048&page=2#post-368801 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:37:24 +0000 steveo 368801@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Needed a fairly large bag fairly urgently so got a decathlon 27L Waterproof Bike Bag 900 (Grey) for £45. Its the nasty Ortlieb style plastic type but significantly cheaper than my usual caradice bling. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048&page=2#post-368757 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:31:09 +0000 gembo 368757@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Merci @SRD </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048&page=2#post-368756 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:11:14 +0000 SRD 368756@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.braecycling.com/products/yonder-pannier-bags" rel="nofollow">https://www.braecycling.com/products/yonder-pannier-bags</a> </p> <p><a href="https://road.cc/content/review/brae-yonder-50l-pannier-bags-301607" rel="nofollow">https://road.cc/content/review/brae-yonder-50l-pannier-bags-301607</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048&page=2#post-368755 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:40:06 +0000 gembo 368755@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just bought two bright red 25 litre panniers (they looked bigger in pictures and I think are bigger) from South Queensferry based firm Brae. They are called Yonder and also come in black if anyone is interested. And can be bought singly for slightly higher cost.</p> <p>More cordura type fabric on outside. More rubbery on inside. Good inner sleeve for lap top and valuables zipper pocket, good waterproof zip but mesh fabric. Roll top closure to the side works well.</p> <p>Down to £95 the pair on their website but then was offered a further 15 % off, so cost me £80. Bargain.</p> <p>Fixtures are similar to Ortlieb, maybe a tiny bit flimsier but way cheaper. And local company.</p> <p>I have learnt from this very oracle to put padding such as bubble wrap or old galoshes down at the bottom to protect from holes. They don’t have any plastic ridge on bottom. Ortlieb do have this but only on inside edge. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048&page=2#post-94089 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:26:10 +0000 DaveC 94089@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've just ordered a pair of Ortleib Back Roller Plus, and as well as the discount (clearance sale) he is still offering 'our' discount on top! When I enquired, as the website says out of stock, Mark said he would still honour us with the discount, so I have honoured him with my custom! I got a rack for my Cotic too. :D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93999 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:18:10 +0000 HankChief 93999@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just spotted this thread...</p> <p>I'm another +1 for Ortlieb. I've got a pair of the Hi Viz back rollers and they are both cavernous and waterproof. The plastic is thick and doesn't look in any danger to rip. </p> <p>I like the fastening and quick release - I can get them off one handed.</p> <p>I'll admit that when I searched Edinburgh &amp; Ortlieb on t'nternet back in the summer, I found this link on CCE from a couple of years ago that was still honoured no questions asked when I put in my order (£90 the pair).</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1713">The Bike Chain - Ortlieb Offer</a></p> <p>A win-win-win for me, CCE and LBS. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93978 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:09:25 +0000 reikimikey 93978@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Orkneys are 56L per pair, approx 28L per bag </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93971 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:25:43 +0000 Kenny 93971@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Out of interest, was the 56L Orkneys a pair of 28L pannier bags, or was one bag 56L? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93924 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:35:41 +0000 sallyhinch 93924@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a Knog Dry Dog bag - Klik-fix fittings &amp; it comes with a shoulder strap when being carried off the bike. It is pretty waterproof (fully tested in Dumfries and Galloway) but the top flap has now cracked along the seams so I can't in all honesty recommend it (this after 2 years). It's still waterproof because there's an inner liner that rolls down and clips shut but it annoys me because it wasn't cheap. So a bit of a non-recommendation there. </p> <p>In fact that's the second piece of Knog kit I've had which has crapped out on me after not much more than a year, the other one being a light. It's a shame because their stuff looks and feels really solid and high quality and is nicely designed and usable but it just doesn't seem to last. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93870 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:10:06 +0000 crowriver 93870@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Altura panniers are good. I have a pair of Arrans which have lasted over a decade, still going strong. They keep most rain out, but I purchased some yellow rain covers for them last year to cope with the persistent downpours we seem to get in the "summer" nowadays. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93868 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:06:12 +0000 reikimikey 93868@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I opted for the Altura Orkneys(56L). Needed them for a cycling trip last spring. Keep everything bone dry and can take a good bit of abuse. Also you can get a fair amount of shopping in them too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93772 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:06:42 +0000 Kenny 93772@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Altura Night Vision Pannier has so far survived all that this summer and autumn has had to throw at it:</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/altura-night-vision-pannier" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/altura-night-vision-pannier</a></p> <p>Fits nicely on the side of your rack. If 20L is too big, I also have a 7L one that fits nicely on the top of your rack, Altura Night Vision Rack Pack:</p> <p><a href="http://www.evanscycles.com/products/altura/night-vision-rack-pack-ec028047?utm_source=froogle&amp;utm_medium=froogle&amp;utm_campaign=froogle" rel="nofollow">http://www.evanscycles.com/products/altura/night-vision-rack-pack-ec028047?utm_source=froogle&amp;utm_medium=froogle&amp;utm_campaign=froogle</a></p> <p>So far, no water leakage on either. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93634 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:30:40 +0000 kaputnik 93634@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Hopefully Santa will be good to me </em></p> <p>Failing that, email a link to this page to Mr Frozt, with message title "THESE ONES PLEASE THANKS" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93629 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:00:53 +0000 Zenfrozt 93629@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Awesome, thanks for the advice friends. Hopefully Santa will be good to me :P </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93274 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:19:06 +0000 Bigjack 93274@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've had my Ortliebs for 20 years and they're still doing what they're supposed to.The attachment/detachment system is the best and the adjustability of the clips is great, being tool-less as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93193 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:46:38 +0000 DaveC 93193@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh no, I have (just) been given approval to buy one through work, so it will cost me Nothing!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93186 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:12:58 +0000 crowriver 93186@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ortlebs come singly, but be prepared for your pocket to take a hit. For a laptop you may want to consider a <a href="http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carradice-bike-bureau-26ltr-prod10822/">Carradice Bike Bureau</a> instead? About the same price as a large Ortlieb...</p> <p>EDIT: <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carradice-Bike-Bureau-Pannier-Older-Style-/181034739056">Here's a bargain</a> on the older model of Carradice... I picked up an identical one, worth every penny. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93182 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:56:20 +0000 DaveC 93182@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We have been given laptop at work (used to be windows over citrix) and I am hoping to be bought an office bag plus instead of the usual laptop bag. I've coverted another mans Ortleib panniers for sometime, but never managed to get any of my own.</p> <p>Q) Do they come in pairs or singley? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93180 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:52:23 +0000 crowriver 93180@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd love a set of those Super C panniers but they are a tad pricey, even second hand. I know, having been outbid several times... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93175 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:24:18 +0000 custard 93175@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>or bike bins for a different slant </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93173 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:22:48 +0000 crowriver 93173@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I picked up a couple of ex-demo waterproof red panniers recently (don't quite match, different year's models I think) for use on the tandem, because it often seems to rain when we go out on it! They're branded Outeredge, and the newer one looks identical to the Revolution panniers posted above. In fact I'm sure it's exactly the same pannier, just with different branding. The newer one has a shoulder strap which I find very useful.</p> <p>I can verify they are entirely waterproof, sturdy, and they hold 23 litres each which equates to quite a lot of shopping, kids gear, etc. The only bit I'm less impressed with is the pannier hook system, but I suppose that could be changed for something like Carradice's system (which is excellent), Rixen Kaul (like the Revolution ones) or Altura hooks which are readily avaialable.</p> <p>I've seen them for <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Outeredge-Large-Waterproof-Pannier-Bag-Black-/160922370055">as little as £26 each</a>, though as mine were ex-demo I got them for a lot less. Perfectly serviceable as "poor man's Ortliebs". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93153 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:22:56 +0000 kaputnik 93153@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I don't know about all that wipe clean malarky</em></p> <p>Yes, but a massive seagull s****? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93149 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:09:24 +0000 Arellcat 93149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I use Carradice Super C and haven't yet seen them leak. There'a school of thought that damp stuff hermetically sealed in an Ortleib will stay damp, while the cotton Carradice will allow them to dry gradually. I've never used them for a long enough period to test that.</p> <p>I don't know about all that wipe clean malarky. Stains and road grime are a badge of use aren't they? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93144 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:57:57 +0000 Darkerside 93144@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I certainly see more of them around than Carradice. I wasn't sure if VW conveyed a swish enough feeling - Ortlieb's quick release stuff is very pleasant. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93143 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:57:37 +0000 steveo 93143@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Back City Rollers... Shang a lang... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93141 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:53:22 +0000 kaputnik 93141@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ortlieb are more VW than BMW. Ubiquitous enough to be called the Volkspannier?</p> <p>I looked at them when buying panniers, but significant cost compared to Ortlieb put me off, as did lack of colour options and I liked that the Cordura fabric of Ortliebs is wipe clean.</p> <p>The bike they've chosen to attach the Super Cs to on the wiggle site amused me;</p> <p><a href="http://www.wigglestatic.com/images/carradice-superc-rear-zoom.jpg"><img src="http://www.wigglestatic.com/images/carradice-superc-rear-med.jpg"></a></p> <p>Very much your traditional touring wheelset and integrated carbon seatpost! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93137 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:47:01 +0000 Darkerside 93137@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>To clarify, I am not in any way suggesting that Ortlieb users are like the stereotypical bmw driver. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93136 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:45:55 +0000 Darkerside 93136@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just for some variety, Carradice Super C stuff is UK made and thoroughly waterproof. Some might say it's slightly tougher than Ortlieb as well...</p> <p>Not as sophisticated - to make a vehicular analogy think land rover defender as opposed to bmw. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93133 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:40:11 +0000 kaputnik 93133@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ortlieb +whatever.</p> <p>Tough. Waterproof. Flexible. Easy to repair holes with a cheaply available repair kit. Easy to replace the attachment fittings in the unlikely event they are damaged.</p> <p>Huge range of accessories available from Ortlieb also. Come in a range of colours.</p> <p>There's a wide range of different designs, but the basic Backrollers (larger) and front rollers (slightly smaller) are perfectly fine. They come in pairs, but can be set up to be used for either side of the bike. Come with a shoulder carry strap that doubles as a closure fitting when the pannier is full to bulging.</p> <p>Lift right off using the QR system, no faffing about with metal hooks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9048#post-93128 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:17:30 +0000 Min 93128@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ortliebs are Ortsome. They only come as pairs but are more waterproof than you could possibly imagine and survive years of use and still look as good (when you wash the mud off). And they have a small roll over bit at the top too. Some competitors have a huge section of rolled material which make the pannier huge and cavernous when you try to get anything out of it.</p> <p>I have a pair of front rollers which I use on the back. They have a carry strap to make it easier to carry when off the bike. The only thing I don't like about them is the annoying netty pocket which is the logical place to keep your keys but which get tangled up with keyrings. This is very minor though and I am sure there are ways round it. </p>