Best Panniers and Bags for Cycling – TOP 10

2021-07-01
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Are you planning to go on holiday with your bike? Do you have to carry weight on your journeys and are you looking for the most comfortable way to deal with it? To get the most out of the one that will be your travel partner, you have all kinds of options – look for the best panniers for your bike, suitable for your needs, and just worry about pedaling.

Bikepacking is in vogue and nothing is more suitable for the summer than diving into cycling tourism and start pedaling to get to know both your immediate surroundings and the area you want to discover. Find the right complement in this list. You’ll be able to take everything you need with you on your bike.

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Top 10 Panniers and Bicycle Bags

  1. Restrap 4L Saddle Bag
  2. Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack Medium Bag – 15L
  3. Ortlieb Sport-Roller Plus QL2 Pannier Bags 12.5L x2 – Red
  4. Brooks Scape Saddle Roll Bag – Mud Greed
  5. Ortlieb Back Roller QL1 Pannier Bag – White
  6. Ortlieb Frame-Pack Medium Bag – 4L
  7. Restrap Canister Bag
  8. Brooks Brick Lane Roll Up Panniers – Black
  9. Restrap Stem Bag
  10. Topeak Pannier DryBag DX Pannier Bag 25L – Black

Review of the TOP 10 Best Saddlebags and Bike Bags

1. Restrap 4L Saddle Pack

  • Brand: Restrap
  • Weight: 21g
  • Volume: 4L
  • Price: £63.50 £50.20

Restrap Saddle Pack

Introducing the Restrap Saddle Pack saddle bag, a must-have addition to your cycling gear. Now you can go off the beaten track with this eye-catching and practical saddle bag. It fits snugly over your saddle and seat post, and is crafted to withstand your toughest rides, whatever the weather. Durable, waterproof materials ensure it stands up well to any conditions, while its sizeable dimensions of 22cm x 13cm x 7-13cm (up to 31cm in unrolled height) help you pack everything you can into its 4L volume and 210g weight capacity.

Your rides are about to get even better with this Restrap Saddle Pack saddle bag! Its refined design will give any cyclist’s style a boost, making it easy for you to take your adventures further. What are you waiting for? Make the Restrap Saddle Pack saddle bag part of your gear today so you can keep riding in style wherever the road takes you.

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2. Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack Medium Bag – 15L

  • Brand: Ortlieb
  • Weight: 420g
  • Volume: 15L
  • Price: £88.10

Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack Medium Bag - 15L

Another of the most common options of the best panniers for cycle touring is its location on the handlebars, which will allow you to distribute the weight of your bike and even carry utensils by hand during your ride. In the case of this Ortlieb bag, it has a capacity and dimensions (20x58x20cm) ideal for carrying a sleeping bag, secured with roll closures that make it very easy to open and with compression straps to make it compatible with other equipment in that same front part, where to carry for example tools or food.  Its ultra-light weight makes it suitable for carbon handlebars and it is fully adaptable to any trip thanks to its heavy-duty waterproof materials.

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3. Ortlieb Sport-Roller Plus QL2 Pannier Bags 12.5L x2 – Red

  • Brand: Ortlieb
  • Volume: 12.5L (each pannier bag)
  • Weight: 720g (each pannier bag)
  • Price: £100.10

Ortlieb Sport-Roller Plus QL2 Pannier Bags 12.5L x2 - Red

Welcome to the world of the Ortlieb Sport-Roller Plus QL2 12.5L panniers! With a bright red finish and two large reflectors, you’re sure to turn heads on your next cycling adventure. These high-end saddlebags are made from waterproof polyester and feature integrated zippered inner bags for maximum storage capacity. In addition, each bag also features an adjustable shoulder strap for comfortable carrying.

You can be sure that these bags are tough and durable, with two large reflectors to ensure you stay visible during night-time rides. You’ll be amazed by their lightweight design with each bag weighing only 720g. Plus, combining the 30cm height, 25cm width and 14cm depth gives you a total volume of 2 x 12.5 litres, which should be more than enough space to store your belongings. Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend getaway, these Ortlieb panniers will have you organised and ready for whatever comes your way.

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4. Brooks Scape Saddle Roll Bag – Mud Greed

  • Brand: Brooks
  • Weight: 75g
  • Volume: 1.5L
  • Price: £44.10 £37.90

Brooks Scape Saddle Roll Bag - Mud Greed

Looking for an easy and eco-friendly way to store your belongings on the go? Look no further: the Brooks Scape Saddle Roll Saddle Bag Green. This sleek and stylish saddle bag is made of durable 600D polyester with a roll top closure that maximises space. It also features a hypalon velcro strap and plastic cam-lock buckles for comfort and security. But where its true brilliance lies is in its waterproof and water-resistant design, ensuring you can use it anywhere, come rain or shine!

Measuring 320 x 100 x 100mm and with a volume of 1.5L, it has enough capacity for all your hiking or cycling needs, all at a surprisingly light weight of 75g. With its sleek green hue and modern design, it’s sure to turn heads wherever you take it! So don’t wait any longer: get your hands on this attractive Brooks Scape Saddle Roll Green Saddle Bag today and never leave home without your essentials again.

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5. Ortlieb Back Roller City QL1 Pannier Bag – White

  • Brand: Ortlieb
  • Volume: 20L (each pannier bag)
  • Weight: 760g (each pannier bag)
  • Price: £70.50

Ortlieb Back Roller QL1 Pannier Bag - White

If you’re planning a cycling route that will last several days or pass by several cities, Ortlieb’s Back Roller City pannier bags are amongst the best options. Made with tough, resistant fabric that can stand the worst weather conditions and abrasion, they’ll provide you with a 20L capacity per bag, which is ideal for multiday trips. Why? Well, their size allows them to be adapted to a rear cargo rack – as is the usual – but also to a front one, meaning extra room for luggage. However, this doesn’t mean that the fitting of the bags is more difficult – you can do it without tools, and secure them thanks to the included additional hook.

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6. Ortlieb Frame-Pack Medium Bag – 4L

  • Brand: Ortlieb
  • Volume: 4 L
  • Weight: 186 g
  • Price: £92.50

 best panniers and bags for cycling

Your bike has a lot of places in which it’s possible to carry your things. With the Ortlieb Frame-Pack toptube bag, you can take advantage of almost your whole’s total length to keep your stuff. It’s ideal for bike frames to which you can’t attach bottles. It gives you 4 extra liters in order not to overload the front and rear ends of the bike. Made with waterproof nylon – including the zipper – it can be attached and closed very easily, thanks to its fastening tape. Its design made it the winner of the EUROBIKE Award 2016.

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7. Restrap Canister Bag

  • Brand: Restrap
  • Volume: 14L
  • Weight: 116g
  • Price: £44.10

Restrap Canister Bag

Introducing the Restrap Canister handlebar bag: your new trusty companion for your outdoor adventures! Made from 1000D Cordura, a tough and durable waterproof material, you can be confident that your belongings are in safe hands as you explore the great outdoors. Handmade in Yorkshire, England with precision and care, this handlebar bag is designed to meet the needs of all types of cyclists, whether you’re riding on the road, gravel or mountain trails.

Travelling light, no problem! The compact dimensions of 20cm length / 10cm diameter, plus a generous 1.5L volume, should be enough to hold any essentials during your ride. Even better, it attaches securely to your handlebars and includes side pockets for added convenience. Weighing just 116g, this lightweight bag won’t weigh you down either!

Elevate your next adventure with the Restrap Canister handlebar bag – just attach it to your bike for peace of mind when you embark on an adventurous ride!

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8. Brooks Brick Lane Roll Up Panniers – Black

  • Brand: Brooks
  • Volume: 28L
  • Weight: 950g
  • Price: £195.00 £148.30

Brooks Brick Lane Roll Up Panniers - Black

The best option for urban bike bags are these Brooks Brick Lane roll-up bags, inspired by travel bags: they are easily rolled up and released, fixed on top of the luggage rack, to which they are adaptable. They measure  10 x 15cm. With them, you get a great volume capacity of 14L in each bag, and they also have a cross elastic to hook other objects. A practical and functional option for carrying weight on your urban journeys.

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9. Restrap Stem Bag

  • Brand: Restrap
  • Volume: 1,1L
  • Weight: 90g
  • Price: £38.80 £27.30

Restrap Stem Bag

Get simple, do not take up more than you need – the Restrap Stem Bag will fit perfectly on your stem. A little more than 1L in capacity, to reach your extra canister, gels or food without slowing down, protected by waterproof materials made entirely by hand, which is the hallmark of this English brand. Don’t sweat it!

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10. Topeak Pannier DryBag DX Pannier Bag 25L – Black

  • Brand: Topeak
  • Weight: 800 g
  • Maximum load: 12,5kg
  • Price: £85.00 £72.25

Topeak Pannier DryBag DX Pannier Bag 25L - Black

A very functional and easy-to-install accessory to carry more weight is a front bike pannier. In order you can adapt it to your needs, its holding capacity can be adjusted, ranging 10–13 L, thanks to its leather strap. With a size adapted to travel bikes (26 cm wide, 33–48 cm high and 14 cm deep), it will provide you with both room and the well-known quality guaranteed by the British saddle brand, renowned for its materials.

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