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Ortlieb QL1
& QL2 Systems.Essentially both systems will fit onto
just about any rack that has a tube diameter between 8 and 16mm. That is just
about all the racks on the market, Blackburn, Tubus and Topeak to name a few.
The difference is that the QL1 system needs a 3mm allen key to be adjusted and
QL2 is a tool less system. Since you adjust the panniers when used the first time
and then leave them alone it's a small point. The lower hook on the QL2 system
is more adjustable then the QL1 but again the QL1 does the job. The QL2 system
can also be fitted with an optional anti theft system.
If you are continually
moving your panniers between different racks then go for the QL2 otherwise the
QL1 system is cheaper and just as functional.
Below is the Ortleib company
speil on both fixing systems. Ortlieb
Quicklock-Closure - QL1 Automatic closing
and opening of hooks by lifting the pannier handle
When the pannier is lifted
by the handle, the two hooks on the reverse side are opened. Then the pannier
can be hooked into the rack. Once you let go of the handle, the two hooks close
around the rack tube.
All mounting components are set using allen key size
3
The hooks may be adjusted easily to the distance required and tightened in
position with allen key size 3.
Pannier base sliding hook can be adjusted
horizontally and turned by 180 degrees
Fixation of the lower section of the
pannier is just as important as mounting in the top section in order to prevent
the pannier from sliding and pivoting. The lower fixing hook serves for this purpose;
it fixes the pannier to a vertical tube of the rack and secures it in the lower
pannier area. Thus, the pannier cannot slide forward or backward during riding.
In
case the tube diameter of the vertical rack tube is too large for the sliding
hook, a larger hook may be selected out of our accessory programme. This larger
hook may be used for rack diameters up to 16mm. This is particular the case with
some special lowrider models.
Abrasion protection on front panniers
The
two models Front-Roller Classic and Sport-Packer Classic are provided with an
abrasion protection underneath the lower hook rail. It prevents damage to the
pannier material caused by front quick release axles, in case the pannier is mounted
to a lowrider rack on the front wheel.
Suitable for racks with a tube diameter
up to 16mm
The QL1 hook system is adjustable using various inserts allowing
compatible mounting on standard racks with an outside diameter of 8 -16 mm. The
upper QL1 hooks can be reduced in size by inserting reduction parts into the hooks
for 8mm or 11mm. The hook then closes perfectly around the rack tube and securely
holds the pannier in its position.
Additional fastening straps (optional
accessory) for QL1 system
In particular cases it may be required to use additional
straps for fastening the pannier to the rack. For this purpose we supply a flexible
plastic strap which is mounted to the QL1 rail and the rack tube. | |
Ortlieb
Quicklock-Closure - QL2
Automatic closing
and opening of hooks by lifting the pannier handle
When the pannier is lifted
by the handle, the two hooks on the reverse side are opened. Then the pannier
can be hooked into the rack. Once you let go of the handle, the two hooks close
around the rack tube.
Upper and lower hooks are manually adjustable (no tools
required)
The QL hooks can be adjusted along the mounting rail; this is necessary,
because every rack requires an individual hook positioning in order to achieve
an optimal fixation of the pannier. The mounting components can be adjusted to
the individual rack without requiring any tools.
Wide range of adjustability
of QL2 hooks on the rail
Different types of racks and the individual position
of the bike rider require at every bike an individual adjustment of the the pannier
position on the rack. Depending on the body size, the pannier can be fixed further
to the front or back in order to provide heel clearance. The possibility of pivoting
the QL2 rail provides even more heel clearance.
Continuous adjustability
of the lower hook, horizontally and vertically on the elliptical rail, rotation
in 45° steps
Fixation of the lower section of the pannier is just as important
as mounting in the top section in order to prevent the pannier from sliding and
pivoting. The lower fixing hook serves for this purpose; it fixes the pannier
to a vertical tube of the rack and secures it in the lower pannier area. The hook
can be mounted to the lower or upper part of the elliptical rail, and can be changed
fast in order to adapt it to all the different rack heights.
Abrasion protection
on front panniers
The two models Front-Roller Plus and Sport-Packer Plus are
provided with an abrasion protection underneath the elliptical lower hook rail.
It prevents damage to the pannier material caused by front quick release axles,
in case the pannier is mounted to a lowrider rack on the front wheel. | |
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