Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
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Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:52 pm
I've been thinking about adding to each pannier an extra lower hook to see if it will better secure my panniers to the racks.
I'm sure this has been covered ad nauseam, but I've had little success with my attempts at using the search engine.
Anyone experimented in this regard with Roller Classics?
Can someone confirm the correct hook for Classics with be the QL-1 lower hooks https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/ort ... 07&geoc=AU
I think they are QL-1 based on the runners looking like this one: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/ort ... 07&geoc=AU
If it makes any difference I'm using Tubus Cosmo and Nova racks
Cheers for any response
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby BenGr » Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:43 am
Works great for rough stuff touring.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:28 am
Good to know some people are still in here and contributing to the threads.BenGr wrote:I use a strap around the pannier and rack/frame to keep them more secure, and makes it a touch harder for others to take them off (I'm generally not concerned with that though).
Works great for rough stuff touring.
What sort of strap are you using
I've had an issue in the past with a occy strap (elasticated with hooks) managing to get itself in love with my spokes.
It was a saved situation and not the disaster it could have been but I've been a little wary since.
The Ortlieb "hooks" for the panniers are looking like a slightly steeper investment than I first anticipated but I'm still leaning towards them.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby RonK » Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:55 am
I think most people who have old Ortlieb panniers would have hooks like this, so they probably wouldn't know.rifraf wrote:Can someone confirm the correct hook for Classics with be the QL-1 lower hooks https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/ort ... 07&geoc=AU
These fit racks with 16mm tubes such as the Tara and Duo.
According to SJS the hooks you linked are for racks with 10mm tubes so should be fine for your Cosmo and Nova. You'll just have to take the punt.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:08 pm
Thanks RonKRonK wrote:You must have really old Ortliebs if they have QL1 hooks.
According to SJS the hooks you linked are for racks with 10mm tubes so should be fine for your Cosmo and Nova. You'll just have to take the punt.
Glad I asked as I'd not even spotted the mm sizing info.
I'd have considered taking a photo for confirmation as QL1 but with my photobucket account no longer working like it used to I wasn't sure what others were doing with regards pics.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby Tim » Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:51 pm
I've just been speaking to Phil at Abbotsford Cycles in Melbourne regarding a better fit for QL2 mounts and hooks to my Duo racks.
He wasn't sure about my query but contacted the Ortlieb distributor and responded to me within half an hour.
They have an extensive Ortlieb range including small parts and the service is good.
Ph. 03 9429 6889
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Thu Aug 24, 2017 3:31 pm
Thanks for the heads up Tim.Tim wrote:G'day Rifraf,
I've just been speaking to Phil at Abbotsford Cycles in Melbourne regarding a better fit for QL2 mounts and hooks to my Duo racks.
He wasn't sure about my query but contacted the Ortlieb distributor and responded to me within half an hour.
They have an extensive Ortlieb range including small parts and the service is good.
Ph. 03 9429 6889
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby BenGr » Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:42 pm
Tie down straps from bunnings, with no stretch, and make sure to secure the ends.rifraf wrote:Good to know some people are still in here and contributing to the threads.BenGr wrote:I use a strap around the pannier and rack/frame to keep them more secure, and makes it a touch harder for others to take them off (I'm generally not concerned with that though).
Works great for rough stuff touring.
What sort of strap are you using
I've had an issue in the past with a occy strap (elasticated with hooks) managing to get itself in love with my spokes.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:51 pm
Punt taken and order made tonight.RonK wrote:You must have really old Ortliebs if they have QL1 hooks.
According to SJS the hooks you linked are for racks with 10mm tubes so should be fine for your Cosmo and Nova. You'll just have to take the punt.
I know there was something else I meant to order but couldn't for the life of me remember what it was.
I'll look harder at this suggestion should the extra hooks prove insufficient.BenGr wrote:
Tie down straps from bunnings, with no stretch, and make sure to secure the ends.
Thanks for the contribution BenGr.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby matthewo_brien » Sat Sep 02, 2017 4:32 pm
Photos of the fitting and process on my blog:
Ortlieb pannier bags – getting a good fit – Bikepacking with a family
https://bikepackingwithafamily.wordpres ... -good-fit/
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby AUbicycles » Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:52 am
If the top hooks are set well and on the ends / edges next to a pannier cross-bar, the bags slide nicely into space and won't move.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby pbekkerh » Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:19 am
You adjust the thickness by wrapping more or less rubber on the rack.
I use it under the top hooks and all places where the panniers touch the rack. It protects and prevents rattling.
It can even look nicer than this, I left some bits of the old gaffa tape on the racks.
http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/portal/3M ... ting-tape/
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:25 pm
Thanks everyone.
I'm still awaiting my order from SJS cycles.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby Rodgerbiltit » Fri Sep 15, 2017 5:56 pm
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:41 pm
A few days ago Rodger.Rodgerbiltit wrote:Given the vagaries of international postage, your items from SJS Cycles should be here?
They forgot the packet of motivation which I thought was an included extra.
I've been a little busy and hope to find the necessary time this weekend.
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Re: Ortlieb Panniers - adding lower hooks
Postby rifraf » Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:49 am
I had time to do this and mount on the Nova rack, my front roller classics.
I'd run out of time at this stage and it appears at first glance that I'm going to be unable to utilise the extra clips on the front panniers.
Certainly the left hand side appears problematic, largely due to the 205mm front disk which hides access to the adjuster bolts of the clips.
I'll update on the rears when next I have some spare time to try them and have another look at the fronts.
I was tired and a little unwell and behind on other tasks so we won't know for a few days yet how much of a wasted exercise its been.
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