Great tips! I'm ordering my rear bags this week (Ortleibs). I'll get two extra lower mounts, as well. Never thought about positioning, or threadlock. The deeper I dig into bike touring, the more I'm amazed I was unaware of.
This is the result I was looking for when making this video! If we can save a few people some hassle by allowing you to learn from OUR mistakes then that's all we could hope for. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting! 😁
@@VeloObscura I'm experiencing rubbing (on cheaper versions) which I am trying to eliminate, as they will wear through if not sorted in the early days. But thanks for the other tips.
Good tips Dave and yeah, things get squirrelly when the pannier weight gets behind the axle. I'm fixing to start a 1448 km tour with a bike that has short chainstays and the weight is a bit far back. Oh well, I'm a glutton for punishment. Lol ✌
They sure do, Tony! I'm glad I ride a bike with pretty long chain stays, as I've had to slide them back quite a bit due to heelstrike. Where you heading on tour?
Nothing extravagant Dave but there is an old route called The Natchez Trace Parkway that began as a native American trail traveled by Indians before settlers came to America. Then settlers, traders and bandits traveled the route. In 1935 work began on a road that skirted the edge of the original trail and was finished in 1975. I plan to do a yo-yo and travel the full length both ways to get that much mileage. I've wanted to do this for a while because of the history. It runs from southwest Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee here in the states.
That sounds fantastic! I hadn't heard of it til now. That's definitely something I would ride. I've heard of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which looks like an amazing ride. Maybe one day!
Yeah, it's super common for the bolts to come out too. They must be aware of the issue. A lot of folks replace them with standard M5 bolts and nyloc nuts - which works great, but I like the Ortlieb nuts/fittings because they sit nice and flush on the inside.
Another Tip: Arkel Panniers instead of Ortlieb. Arkel locks to the rack, uses a hook at the bottom, they don't rattle, and they don't use plastic parts.
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Just a quick and dirty one for you guys today, but super-valuable information nonetheless!
Drop a comment if you have any tips of your own!
thanks, i really like the last tip, its not something i had considered before
Glad it was useful!
Bonjour , I confirm your tips are very simple and usefull, especially about the bolts and the second handle at the botom . Thx a lot
Just about to set mine thanks for sharing
Great tips! I'm ordering my rear bags this week (Ortleibs). I'll get two extra lower mounts, as well. Never thought about positioning, or threadlock. The deeper I dig into bike touring, the more I'm amazed I was unaware of.
This is the result I was looking for when making this video!
If we can save a few people some hassle by allowing you to learn from OUR mistakes then that's all we could hope for.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting! 😁
Very worthwhile stuff to hear. I'm new to using panniers and those tips will surely come in useful.
Cheers, John. Hopefully these tips can save you a bit of hassle!
@@VeloObscura I'm experiencing rubbing (on cheaper versions) which I am trying to eliminate, as they will wear through if not sorted in the early days. But thanks for the other tips.
Good tips Dave and yeah, things get squirrelly when the pannier weight gets behind the axle. I'm fixing to start a 1448 km tour with a bike that has short chainstays and the weight is a bit far back. Oh well, I'm a glutton for punishment. Lol ✌
They sure do, Tony! I'm glad I ride a bike with pretty long chain stays, as I've had to slide them back quite a bit due to heelstrike.
Where you heading on tour?
Nothing extravagant Dave but there is an old route called The Natchez Trace Parkway that began as a native American trail traveled by Indians before settlers came to America. Then settlers, traders and bandits traveled the route. In 1935 work began on a road that skirted the edge of the original trail and was finished in 1975. I plan to do a yo-yo and travel the full length both ways to get that much mileage. I've wanted to do this for a while because of the history. It runs from southwest Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee here in the states.
That sounds fantastic! I hadn't heard of it til now. That's definitely something I would ride.
I've heard of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which looks like an amazing ride. Maybe one day!
these are really good tips.
well done!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them. 😁
Good tips and congrats you made to 1k.👍👌
Thanks Rudi! I can't quite believe it, but looking forward to getting the next 1000! 😁
@@VeloObscura aim higher!!! 10K and beyond!!
You would think that Ortleib would apply the threadlocker to the bolts themselves given the price they charge.
Yeah, it's super common for the bolts to come out too. They must be aware of the issue.
A lot of folks replace them with standard M5 bolts and nyloc nuts - which works great, but I like the Ortlieb nuts/fittings because they sit nice and flush on the inside.
Very useful thanks
Cheers, Paul!
Thanks!
Thank-you so much! That is extremely kind of you. 🥰
Great content 😊
Thanks Bryan! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
Where did you buy the extra lower hooks? I've not been able to source them.
I ordered mine from Dyson Bikes - who have a bunch of great touring stuff, by the way!
Another Tip: Arkel Panniers instead of Ortlieb. Arkel locks to the rack, uses a hook at the bottom, they don't rattle, and they don't use plastic parts.
Bloody heel strike!!! My big feet are my curse.
I think bigger frames have worse geometry often too, but that's a discussion another day! 😆
I have UK size 12 shoes, but my Thorn Nomad bicycle has long chainstays for this reason, along with nice handling.
My first set of ortilebs are on their way, I'll be sure to follow these types when they arrive thanks!
Glad to hear it, Jon!
Hope the tips can save you some grief and I hope you enjoy your new panniers! 😁
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