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There are plenty of options for carrying extra gear on your bike these days. But if you have accessory mounts on the side of your fork legs (or not), you may be wondering what to use to put those mounts in use. Well, something like the Ortlieb Fork Pack would do the trick. (Photos / R. Frazelle) I finally installed them on the Jamis Renegade C3 I’m reviewing at the moment. I don’t have any bikepacking trips planned, as it’s getting really cold where I live. So, I will mostly be packing them up for some #coffeeoutside adventures, as well as packing some mid-ride lunch/snacks and packing along some layers. I will have more pics of that craziness later, in the full review.
Let’s get to my first impressions. The 4.1L Ortlieb Fork Pack
What’s included with the Ortlieb Fork Pack The Ortlieb Fork pack comes in two sizes, the 5.8L and the 4.1L (tested). They also come in two colors, Black Matte, and Dark Sand (tested). The 4.1-liter packs are super lightweight at 290g (315g for the 5.8L) with the adaptor. With Ortlieb’s Quick-Lock S (QLS) adapter, they can be taken on or off your bike in seconds. They mount like a small pannier but without the need for a front rack. I love that they provide 8.2 liters (combined) of 100% waterproof storage on the bike. They can […]
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