I bought these rails together with the QL1 Hooks with handles to convert a really old pair of canvas panniers with leather attachment straps into something I could take on & off my rack easily, in the end I chickened out after I found an old pair of ex army heavy lined PVC backpacks for sale at £5 a pair so I converted them instead, and it worked out really well as long as you take your time and reinforce where the rail fixes to the bag (I used 1 x 40mm aluminium plate) and I'm very pleased with the result, I'm tempted to get another set and convert the panniers.

Questions & Answers (2)

Can I use this with QL2.1 clips? (OE192)

By Ed Napier

14 Aug 2018

I'm making my own panniers, but I've not seen a QL2/2.1 rail. Can I use this rail with the 2.1 clips?

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/0-ortlieb-ql21-hooks-with-handle-16-mm-inserts-for-8-10-12-mm/

SJS Customer Service:

They are available as spares on our website, but the QL2.1 hooks are compatible to the QL1 rail.

Thanks

Length Of Rail

By Juris

17 Aug 2016

Hello,
what is total length of rail measuring from outer bolt fixing holes?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

The total length of the rail from the outer fixing bolts is 216mm.

Thanks.