Pannier for Vado

[Stefan Mikes]

Let them serve well! I'm using the Bike-Packed with Inserts on any of my long rides, sometimes two of them. (The other pannier is filled in with the Ortlieb Ultimate Camera insert if I want to take the DSLR camera with me). One remark: After each couple of hundred of miles, tighten the screws for the hooks' mounts (the ones that hold the thing to the fabric). These can loosen because of road vibrations.

 

[Senninha]

Hi all.
Sorry to revive an old thread - I have been reading this with interest, and thought better to keep all discussion in one resource rather than make a new thread.
I'm looking to buy something for my 2020 Vado 4.0 so I can carry a spotting scope, my idea being to the scope in a pannier - maybe some other bits and pieces on a pannier on the other side - and strap the tripod on top of the rack.
I'd ideally like to keep an pannier 'universal' so I can use on other bikes, and the Ortlieb panniers shown here look very good.
Do people think Ortlieb would work for this? The scope is about 2kg, and size is just under 40cm.
Hopefully good for birdwatching around my home

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I think Ortlieb Bike-Packer could do but can make measurements of different Ortlieb panniers on the coming Monday only. OK for you?

 

[Senninha]

Many thanks Stefan, that would be really great. The scope itself is only 10cm wide, so ideally looking for panniers which are as slim as I can get away with, to minimise the added drag and bulk I would put on the bike. So finding a pannier that would snugly accept such a scope would be great That 10cm already includes the protective cover for the scope, so it is already protected from knocks.

 

[Extreme1]

I just bought a set of Ortlieb panniers for my Vado and my wife's. They clip on in just a couple of seconds and fit well. They are very well made and waterproof. Well worth the money if they will work for you.

 

[Senninha]

Thanks Extreme1, great to know those fit well, and that you're happy with them. Hopefully I can narrow down the most suitable for me and the scope.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Senninha, some battery of mine is of the size of your scope so I only hope I wouldn't forget making the measurement. Will you send me a reminder to private message on Monday?

 

[Senninha]

That would be perfect @Stefan Mikes I'll do that on Monday. Thank you

 

[Senninha]

Just to update, thanks to advice of @Stefan Mikes I now have an excellent set of Ortlieb panniers. Astonishingly easy to pop on and off the bike, and seems ideal for what I need

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Just bear in mind @Senninha these panniers can easily pop off the bike themselves when overloaded and ridden in rough terrain Secure them more!

 

[Senninha]

Thanks for that, good to know. I'll pop something else around to secure them.

 

[Copyrider]

Just bear in mind @Senninha these panniers can easily pop off the bike themselves when overloaded and ridden in rough terrain Secure them more!

Stefan-have you inserted the spacers into the clips of your Ortlieb panniers? They make for a more snug clip to the rack bar and a more secure mounting.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Yes I have.

 

[Nxkharra]

Here's my 2020 Vado 5.0 with both the Racktime trunk bag and panniers, both work great! You can mount them together too, remove the 4 bolts from both bags and mount the top bag to the top of the pannier set.

Thanks Brandon for this tip. I needed more space on a recent ride so I was able to mount the Racktime Talis bag on the Vida panniers as you described. Worked well.
I am leaving it as is for now.

 

[Nxkharra]

Here's my 2020 Vado 5.0 with both the Racktime trunk bag and panniers, both work great! You can mount them together too, remove the 4 bolts from both bags and mount the top bag to the top of the pannier set.

 

[Jim in Central CA]

I would like to find a set of Racktime Mia panniers in gray for my Vado so I could use it for trips to the grocery store. Unfortunately, everyone seems to be sold out of the Mia panniers, so that idea is on hold for a while.

 

[Nxkharra]

Another option for smaller bag.