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Technical => Luggage => Topic started by: NZPeterG on April 09, 2013, 11:00:27 AM

Title: Which Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Bag?
Post by: NZPeterG on April 09, 2013, 11:00:27 AM

I'm about to order a Small Barbag  :o

I know which bag but can not work out which one to order a Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Classic Barbag - 2.7Ltr   or a Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Plus Barbag - 2.7Ltr  

Why this bag? well i'm running Jeff Jones Loop H Bars and this bag will fit into the mid of my loop bars, i'm going to remove the mounting plate off the bag and make up some new mounts to fit my Bars.

I know the "Plus" is PVC free but is this all?

Pete
 ???

Title: Re: Which Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Bag?
Post by: Peddrov on April 09, 2013, 01:22:06 PM

I have the plus back panniers and the plus ultimate5 (non-compact) handlebar bag. The material is a little lighter than the classic PVC one, which makes a difference for the panniers, but probably not really for such a small item. The full size handlebar bag also comes with two side pockets, unlike the classic version, but I don't think that's the case with the compact one. I haven't looked into prices, but "PVC-free" might well be the main selling point here.

Title: Re: Which Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Bag?
Post by: Danneaux on April 09, 2013, 04:39:05 PM

Hi Pete!

These discussions may be of particular interest in making your selection, as they discuss materials and properties:
Abrasion resistance: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/forum/board/message/?o=1&thread_id=153324&page=1&nested=0&v=1N#153324
Ortlieb's breakdown of coatings: http://www.ortlieb.com/t-material.php?lang=en
UV resistance and colors for high-UV environments: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?page_id=138280

Best,

Dan.

Title: Re: Which Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Bag?
Post by: NZPeterG on April 09, 2013, 10:14:06 PM

Hi thanks for that,
Thanks for the links Dan i'll look that up tonight.

Pete
 :)

Title: Re: Which Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Bag?
Post by: NZPeterG on April 10, 2013, 08:23:48 AM

Hi Dan (all)
Thank you for that I can how pack an order for a Ultimate 5 Compact PVC bag.
I think you like my planned mounting set up for it into my H-Bars  :-X

Pete
 8)

Title: Re: Which Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Bag?
Post by: Danneaux on April 10, 2013, 08:25:01 AM

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I think you like my planned mounting set up for it into my H-Bars

Very much looking forward to seeing photos of it, Pete!

Best,

Dan.