I need a rear storage system and was deliberating between the Ortlieb and Tailfin. Because of limited funds I am now forced into getting the Ortlieb but I was wondering that might be a blessing in disguise because I do not see how mounting large panniers are an enjoyable riding experience on rough roads if there is only a narrow line where the panniers are structurally supported. By contrast the Ortlieb Quick Rack XL and to a lesser extent Quick Rack L have a wide plane surface for panniers to rest on so the bags do not flap around up and to the side. However this is only theoretical in my head because right now I have neither system
by sumant28
2 Comments
Tailfin rear racks have an option that accommodates panniers. I have one and used the rear panniers (small ones not the large ones) and they were easy to attach/remove and 100% rock solid on intermediate MTB singletrack (roots rocks and quite a bit of brush hitting them on one section).
The Tailfin rack in your picture is not the one that accommodates panniers.
I have the Quickrack XL. No complaints.