New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
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New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby il padrone » Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:04 am
Photos here
A description of the handlebar bag's features is here
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby Baalzamon » Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:15 pm
If that transparent section can't be used for hooking a map up, disappointing indeed. Because them I'm suss that they are just using it for touch screens.... Maps dont' require power etcAushiker wrote:I like the idea of a a lockable magnetic lid closure but disappointing to see that there does not appear to be any option of attaching the map case.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby just4tehhalibut » Wed Nov 21, 2012 2:52 am
http://translate.google.com/translate?h ... CDoQ7gEwAg
Pricey bag. I could do without the stiff cover but wouldn't mind a better closure system, front pocket, actual Rixen&Kaul mount and the existing side pockets. Patience and hope that that'll be the 2014 model?
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby just4tehhalibut » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:52 am
The Ortlieb replacement isn't just the Ultimate Pro (actually now called the Ultimate M Pro), there's also an Ultimate M Plus. The Plus is like the earlier model Plus except for the magnetic closure and lid that locks when the bag is locked to the bar. Still has the side pockets, same cordura canvas material and 7 litre capacity.
http://www.ortlieb.de/_prod.php?lang=en ... ate6m_plus
http://www.ortlieb.de/_prod.php?lang=en ... imate6_pro
So you don't have to buy an insanely ugly humpbacked bar bag, there's still a regular-looking bag with a few improvements (and a little extra weight).
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby RonK » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:24 pm
The images posted look just like the Ultimate 5.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby just4tehhalibut » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:39 am
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;n ... duct=45483
The new bracket locks the lid and possibly will work with my non-Ortlieb bags (hence my interest)
http://www.ortlieb.de/_prod.php?lang=en ... ate6m_plus
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby RonK » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:01 pm
Well the wire attachment used by the Ortlieb bracket is a pita anyway, and the locks are pretty useless. I already use a Rixen Kaul bracket with my Ultimate 5 Plus. And it is compatible with most brands of bags.just4tehhalibut wrote:The new bracket locks the lid and possibly will work with my non-Ortlieb bags (hence my interest)
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby rifraf » Sun Feb 03, 2013 4:38 pm
+1RonK wrote: I already use a Rixen Kaul bracket with my Ultimate 5 Plus. And it is compatible with most brands of bags.
On a side note, I've just realised that wiggle no longer sells Ortlieb to Australia, so where is the next least expensive site to grab their panniers from.
Is it Ze Germans with their pedestrian postage?
I'm going to grab some Rear Roller Classics to match my front set, attached to a Tubus Cosmo already on my wish list.
I'm happy enough with my Ultimate 5+ so not ready to upgrade it after only a year and one big tour.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby Tim » Sun Feb 03, 2013 4:50 pm
I was a little bit disappointed that the occy straps wore holes through my Ortleib dry bag that I placed sideways on top of the panniers. I thought the dry bag material was indestructible. My fault though, it was the steel hooks that wore the holes, not the strap itself.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby rifraf » Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:49 pm
Thanks Tim,Tim wrote:I bought all my Ortleib gear from PBK last year. They had the best prices at the time and still delivered to Australia. Not sure about the current situation.
I was a little bit disappointed that the occy straps wore holes through my Ortleib dry bag that I placed sideways on top of the panniers. I thought the dry bag material was indestructible. My fault though, it was the steel hooks that wore the holes, not the strap itself.
good to be aware of some alternatives.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby il padrone » Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:15 pm
Seamgrip is the good stuff to repair itTim wrote:I was a little bit disappointed that the occy straps wore holes through my Ortleib dry bag that I placed sideways on top of the panniers.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby elStado » Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:38 pm
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby il padrone » Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:08 pm
CrikeyelStado wrote:Meh. I've got a brand new (replaced) Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Plus-M with a map case still in the box. The last one had both of the bottom fasteners for the lid fall out, and the plastic map case ripped in half after only 2 weeks worth of usage.
Never heard of this happening. I've had mine for over 12 months now and it has done many days of touring, at least 8-10 weeks in total, with no signs of any failures. How did the map case tear?
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby elStado » Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:13 pm
The map case tore right near the velcro, just from being opened up once a day for 2 weeks while I was on the road. I'm very careful with my gear. It's just not durable enough.il padrone wrote:CrikeyelStado wrote:Meh. I've got a brand new (replaced) Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Plus-M with a map case still in the box. The last one had both of the bottom fasteners for the lid fall out, and the plastic map case ripped in half after only 2 weeks worth of usage.
Never heard of this happening. I've had mine for over 12 months now and it has done many days of touring, at least 8-10 weeks in total, with no signs of any failures. How did the map case tear?
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby HappyHumber » Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:17 pm
Globalisation Tch...
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby Aushiker » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:28 am
Bummer. I have had a good run out of mine. Have you contacted Ortlieb? They will probably send out a replacement.elStado wrote:The map case tore right near the velcro, just from being opened up once a day for 2 weeks while I was on the road. I'm very careful with my gear. It's just not durable enough.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby elStado » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:43 am
Hopefully the replacement will be better. A fellow bike nut, cyclo tourer I stayed with in France was pretty surprised as well. I did try to contact Ortlieb direct, to no avail. Thankfully Evans cycles were pretty cool about it once I explained what happened and sent them some pictures. They hooked me up with brand new replacements and refunded all my postage costs too.Aushiker wrote:Bummer. I have had a good run out of mine. Have you contacted Ortlieb? They will probably send out a replacement.elStado wrote:The map case tore right near the velcro, just from being opened up once a day for 2 weeks while I was on the road. I'm very careful with my gear. It's just not durable enough.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby just4tehhalibut » Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:08 pm
"ORTLIEB’s Ultimate6 Pro touring handlebar bag launched in 2013 is the basis for a new version with electric power connection. Electricity generated by the hub dynamo is provided for charging mobile devices inside the bag or for operating devices such as GPS inside the transparent lid. A transformer (available separately) converts the AC voltage provided by the hub dynamo into electric power for mobile end devices. The converter may be positioned outside the bag (e.g. Busch + Müller light “Luxos U Lumotec IQ2” or Supernova “The Plug”) or inside (e.g. Busch + Müller “E-Werk”). As the bag is taken off the mounting, contact points automatically separate. The Ultimate6 Pro E is supplied with a special mounting block with cables for universal connection. A USB cable is available as an optional accessory."
Haven't seen anyone stocling this yet but the new Ortlieb Barista is about. That one's an overpriced hipster messenger bag that has somehow been moved to the handlebars and given leather trim and less capacity. Why?
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New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby RonK » Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:51 pm
A nice idea, but it would want to be better designed than the current mounting. Many Ortlieb owners prefer to use the Rixen Kaul mounting.just4tehhalibut wrote:ORTLIEB’s Ultimate6 Pro touring handlebar bag launched in 2013 is the basis for a new version with electric power connection.
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As the bag is taken off the mounting, contact points automatically separate.
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Re: New Ortlieb Ultimate Pro handlebar bag on the way
Postby just4tehhalibut » Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:52 am
You can mount both upright or one up-one down, so have the GPS upstairs and carry the backup light under the bag.
Edit: fixed the link to English version. Sorry.
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