Small sized front panniers
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Small sized front panniers
hi all ,
what options are out there for a very small front pannier for use on a lowrider rack on a light touring set up ?
J
what options are out there for a very small front pannier for use on a lowrider rack on a light touring set up ?
J
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There are various sized dry bags.
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Here is a source I used in researching options.
https://bikepacking.com/index/panniers-for-bikepacking/
Some descriptions mention not intended as front and/or for lowriders, but read through for more info.
I currently have Ortlieb front rollers on either my Salsa Down Under racks or the Tubus Tara racks, depends on which bike I take.
https://bikepacking.com/index/panniers-for-bikepacking/
Some descriptions mention not intended as front and/or for lowriders, but read through for more info.
I currently have Ortlieb front rollers on either my Salsa Down Under racks or the Tubus Tara racks, depends on which bike I take.
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These are the cheaper, lighter weight version of Ortlieb front rollers:
https://www.ortlieb.com/sport-roller-city+F6002
https://www.ortlieb.com/sport-roller-city+F6002
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I've used a (pre-bikepacking) roll-top Ortlieb saddle bag (large version: 4l) and that was a succes. I had to take off the quick release of the bag and replace it with an improvised hook system. Simple but effective and non-destructive, it's a saddlebag again right now. Did three 5000 km + tours with this set-up. The "pannier" looks bigger in this pic than it actually is.
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(Following the "wisdom" to place more weight up front): I put my smaller bags on the back and larger on front low riders. Works for me!
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vintage panniers are often small, and while they are not water proof or have other features like modern panniers, I prefer them for the front. You can pack your stuff in a plastic bag to keep it dry. eBay usually has vintage panniers.
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I once tried a Salsa holder shaped like a big bottle cage. It might have made a reasonable small front pannier, with a small stuff sack in it, but mine was very soft steel and tended to distort if even reasonable force was applied.
Currently I have a pair of Ortlieb front rollers which must be small. Pretty much every time I pack/repack, I wish they were a little bigger
Currently I have a pair of Ortlieb front rollers which must be small. Pretty much every time I pack/repack, I wish they were a little bigger
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I agree with robow, the Ortlieg Front Rollers are relatively small. This picture gives you a sense of scale compared to the sie of the rrear panniers.
My wife rode across the U.S. using a set of Ortlieb rear panniers and a rack pack for her camping gear. She used Orlieb Packer Plus bags which are a little larger than the Front Rollers.
What are using the "small" front bags for?
My wife rode across the U.S. using a set of Ortlieb rear panniers and a rack pack for her camping gear. She used Orlieb Packer Plus bags which are a little larger than the Front Rollers.
What are using the "small" front bags for?
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Doug64, I really wish you wouldn't post that photo of that particular most lovely Cannondale, as I had a chance to pick one up and didn't...... and of course have regretted it ever since. Ha
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I'll apologize in advance for not really answering the question, but I'd consider other options before going to a 4 bag setup with tiny front panniers on low riders. Here are a few options, most I have tried and liked okay.
- Using a bar roll with no front panniers. I have done this with various setups on the back.
- Using a handlebar bag with no front panniers. I have not actually done this myself, but it was once very commonly used and still isn't unusual.
- Using a tiny platform front rack with no front panniers. I did this with one of those tiny racks that mount on canti brake bosses. It worked great. It has carried a variety of bags.
- Using regular front panniers and skipping the rear panniers. I loved this setup for a light load, but abandoned it when I went ultralight and stopped using panniers altogether. I'd still consider using it depending on the bike and the load.
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Heres what mine look like (excuse the messy shop):
Haha by the way do you think you could fit anymore frame pump on that Canondale?
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What were they thinking?
they clearly are going for the retro styling / different look, sort of thing, but lets face it, if this setup worked it would be very popular.
but hey, interesting idea I guess.