If you are in the United Kingdom, you can easily contact our customer service team via the contact page on our website.
Are you abroad? No problem! You will find the right contact for your country on our International Partners page.

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In the United Kingdom, you can place your order directly via our online shop at https://uk.ortlieb.com. Simply add the desired items to your cart and follow the checkout process.
If you are not inthe United Kingdom, you can change your country using the selection menu at the bottom of the page or find a distributor on our ORTLIEB International page.

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We accept ApplePay, GooglePay, PayPal, Shop Pay and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay).

You can find ORTLIEB retailers on our dealer map. If you want to know where to buy a specific product, you will find a "Buy local" button on the respective product page to help you find a suitable retailer.

Shipping usually takes 2–3 business days. For more information, please visit our shipping page.

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A shipping fee of £4.50 will be charged for orders with a subtotal less than £75. Shipping for orders with a subtotal of at least £75 is free of charge.
Detailed information can be found on our shipping page.

As soon as your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with a tracking number. You can use this number to conveniently track your parcel online.

Please contact our customer service as soon as possible if you wish to change or cancel your order. We will check if this is still possible and inform you about the next steps. Please contact us via our contact page.

You can return unused items within 30 days of receipt. All information about the process can be found on our returns page.

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We do not offer a direct factory outlet at ORTLIEB.

Yes, our products are entirely manufactured in Germany – from development to production. You can find more information on our sustainability page.

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Our materials are 100 % waterproof. Depending on the design of the respective product, an IP rating is assigned. This indicates under which conditions water ingress is prevented. You can find this classification on the product page in the data sheet.
You can find more on this topic on our IP rating page.

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ORTLIEB bags are made from polyester, nylon, and Cordura fabrics, which are coated on one or both sides. Depending on weight, base material, and coating, the look and feel of the bag will vary.

You can find more information on our materials page.

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On the respective product page, you will find the data sheet and, if available, the manual in the download section.

All ORTLIEB products can be cleaned with warm water and mild soapy solution. Please do not use solvents, pure alcohol, or acidic cleaners. Gall soap and a soft brush are also suitable for cleaning your product.

Yes, on our official YouTube channel you will find product presentations and explanatory videos for our individual products.

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Information about materials, closure types, mounting, and compatibility can be found in the Service & Support section on our website. Often, the manual or data sheet on the respective product page also provides the answer you are looking for.

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ORTLIEB bags do not require impregnation. A permanently waterproof coating ensures your ride stays dry at all times.

Yes, we offer a 5-year warranty on materials and workmanship.

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Yes, ORTLIEB offers a professional repair service for damaged products.

You can either send in your product by mail or have it repaired directly by one of our trained service dealers on site.

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We offer many spare parts in our shop so you can repair your bag yourself.

On our YouTube channel, you will also find step-by-step instructions on how to replace buckles, straps, and other parts yourself.

Smaller holes and tears can also be patched waterproof on the go, for example with suitable repair kits such as the Tip-Top Repair Kit Camplast, Tenacious Sealing & Repair Tape, or Tenacious Tape Max by McNett.

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Such damage can be repaired by us. A detailed description and/or marking of the defect is necessary. Holes, cuts, and similar damage will be made waterproof again by us.

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The easiest way to find the right spare part is with our product advisor in our online shop.
Alternatively, you can search directly in our spare parts category for the required part. If you are unsure which spare part fits, our customer service will be happy to assist you – ideally, send us photos of your product.

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Due to the material, this is normal for some bags and does not constitute a defect. The protruding fibers can simply be cut off with scissors.

If the side-release buckle on your ORTLIEB product is broken, we recommend the E187 repair buckle. This special buckle features a release mechanism and can be easily retrofitted.
If the E187 does not fit your product, our product advisor will help you find the right spare part.

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Yes, many older ORTLIEB models can be upgraded to the current standard or retrofitted with new components. Details on how to request a retrofit, can be found on our retrofitting page.

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This is generally possible. However, due to different hole spacings, the openings must first be welded shut after removing the old hooks before drilling for the QL1/ QL2/ QL2.1 system. Therefore, the bags must be sent to us for this retrofit.

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No, unfortunately this is not possible. The theft protection is only available for bags of the QL2 family.

No, unfortunately this is not possible for technical reasons.

If your handlebar bag is one of the first models (e.g. Ultimate1 or Ultimate2), it must be retrofitted before using our new mounts.

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To find the right hooks, first measure the diameter of your upper rack tubes. If they are round and have a diameter of up to 16 mm, you can usually use new matching hooks without any problems.

Does your bag have a QL1 system? You can recognize this by the upper hooks being screwed with an Allen key. For this system, there are replacement hooks for rack diameters up to 16 mm. For larger diameters, there is no standard solution for the QL1 system.

Does your bag have a QL2 or QL2.1 system? With these systems, the hooks can be opened without tools and adjusted sideways. There are various replacement hooks for these, including for rack tubes thicker than 16 mm (e.g. for 18 mm or 20 mm diameter).

The lower anchoring hook on the bag can often be adjusted on current models: Unscrew the hook and rotate the plastic washer by 90°. This gives you a little more clearance to the rack if it is too tight.

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Lower anchoring hook

The ORTLIEB Quick-Lock system is our proven, tool-free mounting system for bicycle racks.

Quick-Lock2.1 allows you to attach the bag to the hooks on the rack with one hand and remove it with a single movement.

Quick-Lock2.2 adds a movable spring to the QL2.1 system, which flexibly adapts to tube diameters from 10–18 mm.

Quick-Lock3.1 does not use fixed hooks: Here, the bag is clicked and locked into specially shaped mounting points on the rack or a permanently mounted Quick-Lock 3.1 bracket.

You can find more detailed information on our Quick-Lock overview page.

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This depends on the Quick-Lock system of your bag and the bag itself. Please follow the mounting instructions carefully. You will find these on the respective product page in the downloads section or on our instructions page. After mounting, check that it is securely attached and does not wobble.

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With Quick-Lock 2.1 and 3.1, the permissible load is 9 kg per bag, with Quick-Lock 2.2 even 12.5 kg per bag. Regardless of this, the maximum load specified by the rack manufacturer must not be exceeded – this value is usually indicated directly on the rack and may vary depending on the model. We recommend weighing loaded bags before each ride and adjusting your gear if necessary. Especially with front and rear racks (including lowriders) and heavy loads, the handling of your bike can change significantly.

Old Quick-Lock 3 bags fit easily on new Quick-Lock 3.1 mounts, but new Quick-Lock 3.1 bags must not be mounted on old mounts. You can easily recognize your system by the knobs: On the old Quick-Lock 3 they are flat, on the new Quick-Lock 3.1 they are round.

Yes, this is possible. Bags from the QL1 and QL2 families can be hooked directly into the QL3.1 rail. Just make sure they are properly engaged and do not slide forward or backward.

Our hooks are designed for round rack tubes up to 16 mm inner diameter, so square or rectangular tubes do not fit optimally – unfortunately, there are no adapters for this. If you use the QL2.1 system, you can try hooks with 18 mm (E211) or 20 mm (E193) inner diameter as accessories.
It is important that the hook is securely engaged after hooking in, so your bags stay firmly in place even on bumpy roads. Please check before every ride that everything is securely closed. Racks with rectangular or square tubes do not fit ORTLIEB bags optimally, as our hooks are designed for round rack tubes with a maximum inner diameter of 16 mm. There are no adapters for square tubes.
If your bag has the QL2.1 system, hooks with 18 mm (E211) or 20 mm (E193) inner diameter are available as accessories. You can try whether these larger hooks fit your square rack. It is important that the hook is closed after hooking in, i.e. the moving part is engaged, otherwise there is a risk that the bags will come off during the ride. Always make sure your bags are securely and firmly attached.

It is possible that signs of use may appear on your bike or rack. To best protect your bike, we recommend covering all contact surfaces with protective film. Regular cleaning of the mount, rack, and frame also helps prevent abrasion and keeps your bike looking good for a long time.

You can easily loosen the lower hook with a coin to adjust its position.

For the upper hook, you can use our QL2.1 hooks, which are available in 16 mm, 18 mm, and 20 mm sizes.

The lower hook can be flexibly adjusted to tube diameters from 10 to 18 mm with the QL1/2/2.1/2.2 anchoring hook.

Upper QL2.1 hooks
Lower anchoring hook

For your safety and to avoid damage to the material, we advise against mounting the handlebar bag mount on a carbon handlebar.

The mounting cable is an important component for the secure and reliable hold of your handlebar bag. It is designed to universally fit a wide range of handlebars and stems. When tightened, the screws securely clamp the cable.



If you remove the handlebar bag adapter and want to reattach it or mount it on another bike, you should also use a new mounting cable. The old cable has already been stressed at the clamping points, similar to a self-locking nut. To ensure optimal hold and maximum safety and to prevent possible breakage, a new cable is the best choice for you.

Your Up-Town handlebar basket is slightly larger than our Ultimate handlebar bags, which creates a greater leverage effect on the mount. For your safety, especially if the basket is loaded up to 5 kg, we include a special, thicker cable with every basket. This must be used instead of the standard steel cable of the ORTLIEB handlebar mounts.

Therefore, for the Up-Town basket, it is important to use an ORTLIEB mount with this special cable so you are always safe on the road.

The distance between the two bars of our handlebar mounts varies depending on the model: For the standard mount (E185/E225) it is 50 mm, while for the special e-bike mount (E207/E226) it is 73 mm.

Yes, you can also use ORTLIEB handlebar bags with Syntace VRO handlebars. Please note, however, that the stem is no longer adjustable after mounting the bracket. This combination is therefore ideal if you prefer a fixed handlebar position and do not plan to change it regularly.

As soon as a bag (e.g. trunk bag, basket, or case) is mounted on top of the rack, the upper rack tubes cannot be used for panniers at the same time. This applies to both Top-Lock and Rack-Lock system bags. Therefore, it makes sense to use a rack with a second, lower rail where the panniers can be attached.

Alternatively, you can try mounting the QL3.1 rail (item no. E201) lower on the side so that panniers with the QL2.1 system can also be attached there. Just make sure that the bags are securely locked onto the QL3.1 rail and cannot slide forward or backward.

Combining your Back-Roller bags with the Rack-Pack is easy and very practical! You can find detailed instructions on how it works on our YouTube channel. Please note that Back-Roller City bags unfortunately cannot be combined with the Rack-Pack.

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Your Up-Town or Trunk-Bag is designed for racks with parallel struts that are between 60 and 160 mm wide. Safe mounting is unfortunately not guaranteed on tapered, i.e. sloping, struts.

To protect your high-quality carbon seat post, Saddle-Bags, Micro-Bags, and Seatpost-Bags should not be mounted on it. The clamping could damage the carbon material.

The standard mount of the Saddle-Bag is not suitable for comfort saddles with coil springs or similar constructions. With our separately available strap set (F96E), you can also attach your Saddle-Bag securely and reliably to such saddles.

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No, the water bags are only suitable for transporting and storing water.

Please do not fill boiling water into ORTLIEB water bags. The maximum temperature should not exceed 60° Celsius.

Although the material of the Folding-Bowl can withstand high temperatures, we recommend using water no hotter than 45 degrees Celsius for rinsing or filling.

For hygienic cleaning and disinfection of your water bags from the inside, we recommend using regular denture cleaners or special drinking water disinfectants available from outdoor retailers.

Yes, this is possible.

For production reasons, we cannot lubricate the zippers at the factory. To ensure your waterproof TIZIP zipper runs smoothly and remains watertight, we recommend using the lubricant included with some of our bags. This is optimally matched to the zipper. If you need more, the lubricant is also available separately as an accessory.

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To ensure that products with a sealing lip (Quick-Seal-Closure) can always be opened and closed easily, it is helpful to occasionally maintain the closure with a little silicone grease. Please refer to the care instructions for your product. Simply wipe off excess grease with a soft cloth to protect your clothing and other gear from stains.

Yes, there are differences in the construction and care of these two types of zippers.

The zipper with visible teeth, as found on our Duffle for example, consists of an extremely robust, polyurethane-coated fabric. The extra-strong plastic teeth are securely attached to the fabric tape. When closed, the closure parts press a sealing lip together to ensure waterproofness. For permanently smooth operation, this zipper can occasionally be treated with a little silicone grease at the end piece.



The zipper with no visible teeth when closed, as on our Big-Zip, is a very durable plastic spiral zipper on a sturdy fabric. Here, the two spiral halves are securely embedded and fixed in a plastic profile. When closed, the sealing lips above and below the spiral are pressed tightly together. This type of zipper should be lubricated along its entire length from time to time for permanently smooth function and optimal waterproofness. These products therefore come with a special silicone-based lubricant and care instructions.

The fastening plugs of your pannier carrying system or carrying system are designed to snap firmly into the edge protector for an absolutely secure hold. Therefore, a little more force may be required when loosening or pulling them out. The best way is to grip the plug firmly and pull it out with a determined jerk and a bit of momentum.