Originally Posted by
indyfabz
According to Ortlieb's web site, a set of Back Roller Classics, Front Roller Classics, Tubus Cargo Evo and a Tubus Tara lowrider rack is 10.76 lbs.
According to 473 touring cyclists' testimonies -
A set of Arkel Grand Touring with racks is 97.33 lbs.
(Actually rear - 6.6; front - 5.4; handlebar - 3.0 = 15 lbs plus racks)
I suspect most folks with panniers have a set-up comparable in weight to:
Bob Yak - 13.5 lbs
Bob Ibex - 17 lbs
When you add dry sack and attachment - a bit more.
The Yak compares with Ortliebs (which have only moderate space)
The Ibex compares with Arkels (which have space for a kitchen sink)