The QuickLock Closure

The QuickLock mounting systems on ORTLIEB panniers allow fast and secure mounting on racks. They are referred to as self-locking fixing systems, for the panniers provided with this system can be mounted to the racks in an easy and safe manner. In case of damage all components can be replaced easily.

There are two types available:

QuickLock1(QL1)

QuickLock2(QL2)

Features of the QuickLock 1 system

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 (not included).

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 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. The inserts are provided.

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.

Features of the QuickLock 2 system

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.

Tilting hook rail for attachment of ORTLIEB Office-Bags on the left or right side of the bicycle
All panniers can be used on the left or right side of the rack. Our model Office-Bag has one particular feature: ex works it is provided for transport on the left side of the bike (in driving direction). However, the Office-Bag is provided with a particular fixation which allows changing it to the right side (in driving direction) by tilting the upper mounting rail.

Suitable for racks with a tube diameter up to 16mm
The QL2 hook system can be used for racks with a tube diameter between 8 and 16mm by using differently sized hook inserts. The upper QL2 hooks can be reduced in size by inserting reduction parts into the hooks for 8mm or 10mm. The hook then closes perfectly around the rack tube and securely holds the pannier in its position.