Overview
Mother Earth Approved
In keeping with it’s commitment to innovation, ORTLIEB has just introduced another PVC-free line of products made of a polyurethane-coated polyester fabric. The base fabric of the products in the Free Line is coated with polyurethane in a manner that ensures lasting waterproof qualities. The result is a waterproof and durable canvas material that is as outstanding as the conventional ORTLIEB canvas material when it comes to durability and service life.
The products in the Free Line are available in classic black and two other appealing colors.
Made of a PVC-free canvas material, the ORTLIEB Sport-Roller Free – the latest incarnation of the true classic – offers the same waterproof and wear-resistant qualities as it’s predecessor. This versatile bag can be used on your Lowrider front bike rack or as a small pannier on your rear bike rack. Given it’s compact size, it is also suitable for use as a child’s first, and very own, bike bag.
Features
- QL2.1 Mounting System
- Features of both Upper & Lower Mounting
- Manufactured from a fiber-reinforced high-tech, anti-scratch thermoplastic that is extremely strong and durable, and in many tests can be stronger than metal parts.
- Fits rack rails from 8mm to 16mm diameter.
- See the QL2.1 mounting instructions.
- Upper Mounting
- The hook positions are easily adjusted without tools for optimal placement on the rack’s upper rails.
- More forward placement is better for weight distribution, but rearward positions may be necessary for heal clearance.
- Quick-lock hooks open automatically by lifting the pannier handles for easy one-handed removal.
- Includes anti-scratch hook inserts for 8mm, 10mm and 12mm rails.
- Optional 20mm QL-2.1 Top-Hooks – E193 are available for over-sized rack top-rails.
- The hook positions are easily adjusted without tools for optimal placement on the rack’s upper rails.
- Lower Mounting
- The semi-elliptical shape of the lower hook rail allows for optimal positioning for secure and easy attachment.
- The lower hook position along the rail and orientation (in 15 deg steps) is easily adjusted without tools.
- An additional lower mounting hook can be added on for extra security of the panniers in rough conditions.
- Features of both Upper & Lower Mounting
- Fabrics
- Features of both fabrics
- Highly rated tear and abrasion resistance.
- Use of high frequency welding to meet the highest of waterproofing specifications.
- “Free” – Polyester, PVC Coated – PS60
- Used on the colored panels.
- As compared to the “Plus” fabric, this fabric is stiffer with a glossier outer finish.
- Cleans off very easily.
- Highly durable, pvc waterproof inner and outer layers.
- “Free” – Nylon, PU Coated – PD62
- Used on the black panels.
- Highly durable, pvc waterproof inner layer.
- Features of both fabrics
- Roll-Top Closure
- Simple, effective and highly versatile means of protecting contents against dust and spray water from all directions.
- The roll closure gains it’s stability and waterproof quality from the thin plastic stiffener bars sewn into the upper end of the material.
- Height or volume of packed bags can also be reduced by rolling up the material further.
- Dust & Water Proofness Rating: IP 64
- 6 = Dust proof, no penetration of dust..
- 4 = Protected against splash water coming from all directions.
- Includes two shoulder straps for carrying the panniers off of the bicycle.
- Shoulder straps integrate into the roll closure system for easy accessibility.
- Highly reflective 3M Scotchlite patches on front and rear of pannier.
- Internal storage pocket.
- Lower edge protector with slots for mounting to the Ortlieb Carry System.
- Typically used as rear panniers but can also be used as large front panniers.
Compare the primary feature sets across all Ortlieb Bags on our Ortlieb Feature Page
Specs
Warranty
All Ortlieb Bags are backed by a 5-year warranty against defects in material and manufacturing.
Please see our Warranty page for the details of our warranty process.
