Recommend be some panniers

[User16625]

Looking for double panniers at about 23 liters capacity combined. Mainly looking at ones that dont have any velcro, my current ones suffer from them coming loose. Another essential feature is a tapered shape to prevent heel contact. My current panniers have this, dont want to risk getting panniers that snag my feet all the time. Been looking around some sites already, its kind of mind boggling for choice and am looking for recommendations.

 

[bikingdad90]

A set of outer edge panniers from tredz? Fully waterproof roll top for £30 a bag?

 

[lpretro1]

Carradice

 

[MichaelW2]

Locking, quick release panniers have been available for decades. Both Rixen & Kaul and Ortleib mounting systems are well proven. I use small Ortleibs and large Carradice.

 

[Glow worm]

Alturas always worked for me. Quite pricey, but they have lasted me 10 years and still going strong.

 

[slowmotion]

Ortlieb Back Roller Classics.

Bomb-proof.

 

[User16625]

Budget?

Ideally no more than£50, they will remain on my bike but the contents will be removed when at work. (my current ones have been secure enough this way).

Also appreciate the suggestions everyone.

 

[Tom B]

I am umming and ahhh ing about Alpkits stuff

https://www.alpkit.com/bike-luggage

https://www.alpkit.com/products/toliari-20-clipless - 20ltr for £35
https://www.alpkit.com/products/toliari-20-pannier - clip on version

I dont know if you need a rack but their rack doesnt currently suit the clip type due to a fat weld. I have asked and they have suggested that filing the weld would fettle this problem.

I will be watching this thread with interest as I too am considering Panniers.

 

[MossCommuter]

Ortlieb ftw

they're dear but better and the clasps are replaceable

 

[flake99please]

Ortlieb Back Roller Classics.

Bomb-proof.

I concur, but just use the front panniers on the rear rack.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I've been using Altura for about 6 years, they've been good despite being abused a bit. (Very heavy shopping, frequent pointy items, always being left in a cold damp garage after downpours). I'd get them again, great fixing system and very lightweight, a good elastic and bayonet closure (no velcro), and they pack completely flat when not needed. I like the reputation of Ortlieb and they're top quality, but they do have a certain look about them. Altura in grey / black look quite smart.

 

[marshmella]

I bit the bullet a couple of years ago and got Ortlieb back roller city's they are pricey but really good.

 

[Blue Hills]

23l combined is a tad low.

How about these?

Over your budget but you have to pay for good panniers these days.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/altura-dryline-32-panniers-pair/#pid=24193

Full specs here:

http://www.altura.eu/products/detail/ALDRY32G?ng=48

They have the better R&K fitting system which is excellent, better than the Ortlieb system in some ways. Solid as a rock.

 

[slowmotion]

I like the reputation of Ortlieb and they're top quality, but they do have a certain look about them.

I suppose they are a little "Wehrmacht Despatch Rider"...

 

[Blue Hills]

have a lot of time for the germans.

Had the confidence to persist with boring dull stuff like manufacturing when the Brits thought themselves ever so modern by waving goodbye to it/"taking in each others washing".

mm - let's see who won the game.