5 Tips for Ortlieb Panniers

[@VeloObscura]

Just a quick and dirty one for you guys today, but super-valuable information nonetheless! Drop a comment if you have any tips of your own!

[@leyeti77]

Bonjour , I confirm your tips are very simple and usefull, especially about the bolts and the second handle at the botom . Thx a lot

[@darrylriley9917]

Just about to set mine thanks for sharing

[@murdock5537]

Thanks, Sir, very helpful!

[@VeloObscura]

My pleasure!

[@BasicStealthcamping]

thanks, i really like the last tip, its not something i had considered before

[@VeloObscura]

Glad it was useful!

[@esat986]

Thank you for this nice video. It is very informative

[@VeloObscura]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gotminegettingyours]

Great tips! I'm ordering my rear bags this week (Ortleibs). I'll get two extra lower mounts, as well. Never thought about positioning, or threadlock. The deeper I dig into bike touring, the more I'm amazed I was unaware of.

[@VeloObscura]

This is the result I was looking for when making this video! If we can save a few people some hassle by allowing you to learn from OUR mistakes then that's all we could hope for. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting! 😁

[@ferruccio4531]

these are really good tips. well done!

[@VeloObscura]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them. 😁

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

Good tips Dave and yeah, things get squirrelly when the pannier weight gets behind the axle. I'm fixing to start a 1448 km tour with a bike that has short chainstays and the weight is a bit far back. Oh well, I'm a glutton for punishment. Lol ✌

[@VeloObscura]

They sure do, Tony! I'm glad I ride a bike with pretty long chain stays, as I've had to slide them back quite a bit due to heelstrike. Where you heading on tour?

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

Nothing extravagant Dave but there is an old route called The Natchez Trace Parkway that began as a native American trail traveled by Indians before settlers came to America. Then settlers, traders and bandits traveled the route. In 1935 work began on a road that skirted the edge of the original trail and was finished in 1975. I plan to do a yo-yo and travel the full length both ways to get that much mileage. I've wanted to do this for a while because of the history. It runs from southwest Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee here in the states.

[@VeloObscura]

That sounds fantastic! I hadn't heard of it til now. That's definitely something I would ride. I've heard of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which looks like an amazing ride. Maybe one day!

[@stevenbissett]

You would think that Ortleib would apply the threadlocker to the bolts themselves given the price they charge.

[@VeloObscura]

Yeah, it's super common for the bolts to come out too. They must be aware of the issue. A lot of folks replace them with standard M5 bolts and nyloc nuts - which works great, but I like the Ortlieb nuts/fittings because they sit nice and flush on the inside.

[@johndee68]

Very worthwhile stuff to hear. I'm new to using panniers and those tips will surely come in useful.

[@VeloObscura]

Cheers, John. Hopefully these tips can save you a bit of hassle!

[@johndee68]

@@VeloObscura I'm experiencing rubbing (on cheaper versions) which I am trying to eliminate, as they will wear through if not sorted in the early days. But thanks for the other tips.

[@middy1065]

Very useful thanks

[@VeloObscura]

Cheers, Paul!

[@rlands5134fd]

Good tips and congrats you made to 1k.👍👌

[@VeloObscura]

Thanks Rudi! I can't quite believe it, but looking forward to getting the next 1000! 😁

[@michaelismichael4640]

@@VeloObscura aim higher!!! 10K and beyond!!

[@1Adventures2]

Thanks!

[@VeloObscura]

Thank-you so much! That is extremely kind of you. 🥰

[@bryanc8439]

Great content 😊

[@VeloObscura]

Thanks Bryan! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@michaelismichael4640]

Where did you buy the extra lower hooks? I've not been able to source them.

[@VeloObscura]

I ordered mine from Dyson Bikes - who have a bunch of great touring stuff, by the way!

[@Mike-vd2qt]

Another Tip: Arkel Panniers instead of Ortlieb. Arkel locks to the rack, uses a hook at the bottom, they don't rattle, and they don't use plastic parts.

[@pilgrimsprogress]

AI is not human

[@michaelismichael4640]

Bloody heel strike!!! My big feet are my curse.

[@VeloObscura]

I think bigger frames have worse geometry often too, but that's a discussion another day! 😆

[@ashleyhoward8926]

I have UK size 12 shoes, but my Thorn Nomad bicycle has long chainstays for this reason, along with nice handling.

[@CRAIGNV]

SPACERS FALL OUT EASILY