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Technical => Luggage => Topic started by: dick220369 on June 01, 2015, 08:49:13 AM

Title: What size of Ortlieb rack bag?
Post by: dick220369 on June 01, 2015, 08:49:13 AM

Hi,

I have Ortlieb Back Roller Plus panniers and was thinking of matching these with an Ortlieb Rack Pack similar to the following:

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/ortlieb-rack-pack-31ltr-prod15610/ (http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/ortlieb-rack-pack-31ltr-prod15610/)

What is the maximum size I can get away with without it overhanging the rear panniers if mounted horizontally across the top of them?

Thanks,

Richard :)

Title: Re: What size of Ortlieb rack bag?
Post by: StuntPilot on June 07, 2015, 11:30:55 AM

I have the 31 litre Ortlieb Rack Pack (Size Medium) and according to Ortlieb's web site, this is the largest that can be clipped on top of the rear panniers.

In use it fits perfectly without overhanging the panniers. I would say the next size up would not work/be recommended.

Title: Re: What size of Ortlieb rack bag?
Post by: il padrone on June 08, 2015, 07:42:43 AM

I've been using this one (http://www.rosebikes.com/article/ortlieb-x-plorer-25266/aid:244985) - 59L and it certainly seems to ride well on my rear rack. I would usually only ever have about 30-35L in use.

(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u666/petesig26/Stray%20shots/P1030265a_zpstcuvtsil.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/petesig26/media/Stray%20shots/P1030265a_zpstcuvtsil.jpg.html)


An advantage is the backpack straps, so that if I wish it can be multi-purpose - used for shopping, walking about town while sightseeing, or even for a day-hike or basic overnight hike.