Color | Black |
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Size | large |
Brand | Ibera |
Material | Nylon |
Vehicle Service Type | Bicycle |
Product Dimensions | 15.7"L x 11.8"W x 5.9"H |
Item Weight | 2.25 Pounds |
Pattern | Solid |
Mounting Type | Rack Mount |
Strap Type | Removable |
Capacity | 30 Liters |
Closure Type | Drawstring |
Number of Compartments | 2 |
Shell Type | Soft |
Manufacturer | BV USA Enterprises |
Model | Ib-ba9 |
Item Weight | 2.25 pounds |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | IB-BA9-PAIR |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | IB-BA9-PAIR |
Ibera Bicycle Bag PakRak Clip-On Quick-Release All Weather Bike Panniers (Pair), Includes Rain Cover , Black
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Color | Black |
Size | large |
Brand | Ibera |
Material | Nylon |
Vehicle Service Type | Bicycle |
About this item
- Smart quick release/clip-on system - With the smart quick release/ clip-on system, you can just simply attach and detach bags within few seconds - no straps required!
- Compatible with most carriers - If used with Ibera PakRak Carrier Plus+, other top-mounting PakRak bags can be used simultaneously. For non-Ibera carriers, just simply attach the carrier by adjusting bottom hook position
- Stylish design with multiple compartments - Top zippered pocket and 2 large inside pockets hold smaller items with a drawstring pouch for overflowing items. Elastic bands hold down flyaway buckle straps for a streamlined look and stylish design
- Secure 3-point connection - The design of 3-point interlock can further secure the bike panniers from side swing
- Carries up to 19.8 pounds , all weather rain cover included for each pannier
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Sturdiness | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | — | 3.0 | 4.3 |
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Ibera creates award-winning bicycle accessories for recreational, commuting, and touring cyclists. Our innovative products are designed and built to help bike riders enjoy cycling with greater comfort, convenience and style.
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The Cycling Life!
As a healthy and convenient form of transport, we believe cycling should be a regular part of most people's lives. That's why Ibera concentrates on creating innovative equipment for recreational, commuting, and touring cyclists. Our products won't necessarily make you go faster, but they will help you enjoy cycling with greater comfort, convenience, and style.
Ibera Bicycle Panniers PakRak Clip-On Quick-Release Bag
Clips on and releases within 3 seconds - no straps required! Ibera panniers can be used as a set or by themselves.
With the clever quick release system, Ibera PakRak Bicycle Pannier Bag is your best choice for commuting to work or school!
- Smart quick release/clip-on system
- Compatible with most carriers
- Stylish design with multiple compartments
- Secure 3-point connection
- All weather rain cover
- Hand-carry strap
- Reflective trim
Side-mounting bags for bike touring
Stylish design with multiple compartments
Top zippered pocket and 2 large inside pockets hold smaller items. Elastic bands hold down flyaway buckle straps for a streamlined look and stylish design.
Large capacity
The bag provides large capacity (15L per bag) that can fit all your essentials. Can be used as a set or singularly.
Mutilpurpose bag
Perfect for bike touring, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, road tripping, picnics in the park, boating, pool parties, beach excursions, open air festivals, field trips, BBQ gatherings, and other indoor and outdoor occasions. It can also be used as a grocery bag, or a bike bag for everyday commute.
Specifications:
- Material: Water resistant 1680D Nylon.
- Mount: PakRak Clip-On Quick-Release.
- Rain Cover: Yes.
- Capacity (pair): 30 L.
- Weight (pair): 4 lbs.
- Dimensions (per bag): 15.7 in x 11.8 in x 5.9 in.
- Max Load (per bag): Carries up to 19.8 lbs (9 kg).
Firmly hold your bikes with 'Three-point connection system'
Each bag is secured by 3-point connection system - two hooks on the top and one clamp on the bottom.
The patented PakRak Lever Lock Mechanism can fully secure the bike pannier from side swing.
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Mounting | Side-mounting | Side-mounting | Top-mounting | Top-mounting | Top-mounting | Top-mounting |
Quick release clip-on system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Waterproof | ✓ | |||||
Detachable shoulder strap | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Taillight hanger | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Reflective trim | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Insulated | ✓ | |||||
Color option | Black | Black / Orange | Black | Black | Black | Black |
Capacity per bag | 15 L | 15 L | 17 L | 9.5 L | 17 L (with panniers folded); 23L (with panniers unfolded) | 16 L |
Carrier compatibility | Ibera carriers - IB-RA4, IB-RA5, IB-RA15, and most other touring carriers. | Ibera carriers - IB-RA4, IB-RA5, IB-RA15, and most other touring carriers. | Only compatible to Ibera carriers - IB-RA4, IB-RA5, IB-RA1, IB-RA11, IB-RA15 | Only compatible to Ibera carrier - IB-RA6 | Only compatible to Ibera carriers - IB-RA4, IB-RA5, IB-RA15 | Only compatible to Ibera carriers - IB-RA4, IB-RA5, IB-RA1, IB-RA11, IB-RA15 |
Product Description
Description:
Clips on and releases within 3 seconds - no straps required! Ibera panniers can be used as a set or by themselves.
With the clever quick release system, Ibera PakRak Bicycle Pannier Bag is your best choice for commuting to work or school!
Features:
- Smart quick release/clip-on system - With the smart quick release/ clip-on system, you can just simply attach and detach bags within few seconds - no straps required! Easy and time saving!
- Compatible with most carriers - If used with Ibera PakRak Carrier Plus+, other top-mounting PakRak bags can be used simultaneously. For non-Ibera carriers, you can just simply attach the carrier by adjusting bottom hook position. The quick release/ clip-on system works on other carriers too!
- Stylish design with multiple compartments - Top zippered pocket and 2 large inside pockets hold smaller items with a drawstring pouch for overflowing items. Elastic bands hold down flyaway buckle straps for a streamlined look and stylish design. 2 side pockets, Hand-carry straps and reflective trim that ensures night time visibility.
- Secure 3-point connection - The design of 3-point interlock can further secure the bike panniers from side swing.
- Bonus all weather rain cover - All weather rain cover shields items from the elements.
Specifications:
Material: Water resistant 1680D Nylon.
Mount: PakRak Clip-On Quick-Release.
Rain Cover: Yes.
Capacity (pair): 30 L.
Weight (pair): 4 lbs.
Dimensions (per bag): 15.7 in x 11.8 in x 5.9 in.
Load weight: Carries up to 19.8 lbs (9 kg).
Compatibility:
Ibera PakRak Carriers Plus+: IB-RA4, IB-RA5 and most third-party touring carriers.
Ibera top-mounting PakRak bags: IB-BA1, IB-BA11, IB-BA14, BV-BA1.
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ASIN | B00KW2ZIMQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #144,934 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #125 in Bike Panniers & Rack Trunks |
Date First Available | November 12, 2012 |
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Customers like the durability, quality and size of the vehicle bag. For example, they mention it's very well constructed, holds up well, looks great on their bike and that it holds a lot of gear. They appreciate the ease of removal, saying it can be installed and removed in seconds. Customers are also impresseded with the water resistance, saying they kept their stuff dry in a serious downpour.
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Customers like the durability of the vehicle bag. They say it's very well constructed, holds up well, and has sturdy bag inserts. They are also impressed with the quality, saying the stitching and fabric seem to be pretty good quality. The panniers are substantial and well designed, and the hardware easily adjusts. Overall, customers are satisfied with the design and quality of the product.
"...This had ample room in the bags and they held up very nicely. I would recommend them as of today. I will update over time.Original..." Read more
"...They're annoying to carry. No shoulder strap, and while the handles are more durable than they feel, the weight distribution is all wrong, so if the..." Read more
"...We were impressed with the quality. The two inserts that come with the bag are NOT for the bottom, they're for the sides...." Read more
"...They are sturdy and handle some serious weight as well. I have carried up to about 25 lbs per bag...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the vehicle bag. They mention that it is a great product, made of super tough material, and has a simple interior layout. Customers are also impresseded with the rain covers, saying that they provide a nice frame to add accessories to the bike.
"...I will update over time.OriginalFirst off - The bag is really nice. I like the quick-release mounts...." Read more
"...It provides a nice frame to add accessories to the bike, and, with a little jury rigging, it even accommodated the attachment needed for my existing..." Read more
"...These look nice as they do not lie flat & squishy looking like most panniers do...." Read more
"...And they're good sized, and they look sharp. But with a few tweaks to the design they could've been perfect. They're not." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the vehicle bag. They say it is very roomy, holds a lot of gear, and is relatively large for their needs. The bag is easy to install and has a high capacity. Customers also mention that the attachment feature is really convenient and that it works perfectly to carry more gear. The bags expand from a large but fairly unobtrusive size to almost double the capacity.
"...I like the quick-release mounts. The bags can hold multiple items from a small sleeping bag, air mattress, and still have room for additional items...." Read more
"...The panniers are roomy, and there is stiffening for the bottom and sides that either folds or removes to allow the bags to be flattened to take up..." Read more
"...This is just so much smoother.- HUGE capacity...." Read more
"...There's a lot of room in these things. Basically it's one large area with a zippered pocket on the outside of each bag...." Read more
Customers find the vehicle bag easy to put on and take off. They appreciate the quick mounting and release system on the pannier. They say the bag clips on and off easily, and can be installed and removed in seconds. Customers also like the quick-release mounts, saying they don't wiggle or fall off. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of removal and recommend this product.
"...OriginalFirst off - The bag is really nice. I like the quick-release mounts...." Read more
"...They're easy to put on and off the rack, don't wiggle, and won't fall off...." Read more
"...As for the quick release feature on all of the bags – OMG! These bags go on and take off within seconds! So easy!..." Read more
"...Speaking of the attachment mechanism - it's SO convenient. My boyfriend has older panniers that he has to velcro onto his rack...." Read more
Customers like the water resistance of the vehicle bag. They say it's quite water resistant, even without the cover, and kept their stuff dry in a serious downpour. The bag was absolutely dry inside, with a flexible opening and a rain cover to protect the contents. The material itself is great for riding in the rain, with inner stiffeners and weather resistant elastic covers. The included rain cover made them even more comfortable.
"...downpouring rain on Saturday, and the light rain on Sunday, my bag contents were dry...." Read more
"...They're quite water resistant even without the cover, which is another reason that I haven't used the covers much." Read more
"...panniers come with a handle to carry them when off the bike and a nylon rain cover. Great idea!..." Read more
"...These also come with rain covers. Personally I wouldn't use these unless caught in one heck of a storm...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the vehicle bags. They mention that the bags work well enough, they are not waterproof, and they do a great job. They say the bags are roomy and work well for a long ride. The rack works with them well, and once you've installed them once or twice, you can use them on the side of your ebike for errands and commuting. The rain covers have worked very well, the handles work well,and the smaller top-compartment is very handy.
"...Works very nicely whether mostly empty or stuffed full. -Mike" Read more
"Love these bags, they work as well as panniers costing twice this price...." Read more
"...It's a reasonably snug fit and it works well enough. But, contrary to its claims, this bag did not fit my rack - I had to jerry-rig it...." Read more
"...They worked well to keep the water off the outside of the bags but the tire slung a lot of water onto the back of the bag and it got really wet...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the vehicle bag. They say it is a great value, well worth the price, and the largest bags for the price that they have seen.
"...All and all, great panniers at a very reasonable price. Very pleased with this purchase and the super quick shipping." Read more
"...These are worth every penny...." Read more
"...rear rack and I have found them to be an excellent product at an attractive price...." Read more
"...Totally worth the money I highly recommend." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the vehicle bag. Some mention that it does fit, but they don't feel it properly snaps into place. They say it can fit groceries well, a pair of tennis shoes, and a rain jacket. However, others say that it's a tight fit for their laptop and the mounts are on the small side.
"...For me- thing is absolutely perfect fit and slides RIGHT ON, pops right back off no problem...." Read more
"...The only complaints I have is that it's a tight fit for my laptop, and the triangle reflectors fell off within the 1st 6 months of riding...." Read more
"...It's a reasonably snug fit and it works well enough. But, contrary to its claims, this bag did not fit my rack - I had to jerry-rig it...." Read more
"...The tube is a little slightly thicker than whatever Iberia sells. It does fit, but I don't feel it properly snaps into place...." Read more
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My gear
+ Lightweight camping blanket
+ Lightweight sleeping pad with foot pump and pillow built-in
+ bike multitool and torque wrench, brake bleed kit
+ a waterproof dry box with my Anker battery, wrenches, money, USB wires, batteries for 2nd camera, etc
+ GoPro9 box with batteries, attachments, stick, and selfie stick
+ mirrorless camera, lens
+ toiletries
+ 2 cans of refried beans and 2 packages of tortilla
+ a change of Saturday clothes, Sunday clothes, sleeping clothes, extra socks, rain jacket
I could have put a few more things but I didn't need to. This had ample room in the bags and they held up very nicely. I would recommend them as of today. I will update over time.
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First off - The bag is really nice. I like the quick-release mounts. The bags can hold multiple items from a small sleeping bag, air mattress, and still have room for additional items. They have small triangle reflective fabric to help with visibility.
The major design flaw is once you put the rain covers on the bags to protect the contents, there is NO REFLECTIVE fabric or colorful fabric to say "Hey - I'm out here in the rain or night, please don't hit me."
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
My gear
+ Lightweight camping blanket
+ Lightweight sleeping pad with foot pump and pillow built-in
+ bike multitool and torque wrench, brake bleed kit
+ a waterproof dry box with my Anker battery, wrenches, money, USB wires, batteries for 2nd camera, etc
+ GoPro9 box with batteries, attachments, stick, and selfie stick
+ mirrorless camera, lens
+ toiletries
+ 2 cans of refried beans and 2 packages of tortilla
+ a change of Saturday clothes, Sunday clothes, sleeping clothes, extra socks, rain jacket
I could have put a few more things but I didn't need to. This had ample room in the bags and they held up very nicely. I would recommend them as of today. I will update over time.
Original
First off - The bag is really nice. I like the quick-release mounts. The bags can hold multiple items from a small sleeping bag, air mattress, and still have room for additional items. They have small triangle reflective fabric to help with visibility.
The major design flaw is once you put the rain covers on the bags to protect the contents, there is NO REFLECTIVE fabric or colorful fabric to say "Hey - I'm out here in the rain or night, please don't hit me."
Ibera IB-RA5 Touring Carrier + for disc brakes
Ibera IB-BA14 Expandable Commuter Trunk Bag
Ibera IB-BA9 Panniers
My husband and I bike a lot, and we camp for many weeks during the summer. The bikes always go to the campgrounds with us. We often use them to ride to the beach, other park attractions, or to the store to pick up a few items. I was getting tired of using plastic shopping bags hung over my arm to carry things to the beach or home from the store, and I often wished we had a way to carry snacks or cold drinks with us. Besides, carrying those swinging plastic bags never made me feel very safe. We also usually have our dog along with us on a break-away leash, and we carry our back-pack style folding chairs with us. It is quite a load, and we needed to be able to take it all safely.
This rack and the bag/panniers will be the answer!
The rack was easy to install on my 26” bike, and we like it so much that we might get the same rack for my husband’s 29” bike. Since it is adjustable, we are hoping it will fit his bike, too! We bought this particular rack, because it was compatible with the bags we wanted to purchase. It provides a nice frame to add accessories to the bike, and, with a little jury rigging, it even accommodated the attachment needed for my existing clip-on red tail light. The tail light is even more visible on the frame than it was when attacked to the bike itself.
We are always looking for flexibility that will allow us to use things in multiple configurations as we need them, and these bags fit that bill! We can use any one of them, two of them or all 3 as long as the bike stays in balance.
The panniers are roomy, and there is stiffening for the bottom and sides that either folds or removes to allow the bags to be flattened to take up less room for storage. They will carry our beach towels, other paraphernalia or a few groceries with ease! Couldn’t be happier with the size! The large pocket in the main compartment has a pull tie to close the inside bag down before closing the top over it, and the straps that hold the top down are adjustable. In addition to the main compartment, there is a smaller pocket on the outside at the top. These panniers will be perfect for beach towels, water floats or a few groceries, and the top pocket will help keep smaller things like books separate and within easy reach. The panniers come with a handle to carry them when off the bike and a nylon rain cover. Great idea!
The Expandable Commuter Trunk Bag lives up to its name! The main compartment can expand at the rear to be about 2 inches taller. It has a solid bottom and foam stiffening that would also act a bit like insulation. This main compartment is perfect for taking along some water bottles, snacks or some lunch – or anything else that will fit. There is a smaller top compartment both inside and outside of the bag to help keep smaller items from getting jumbled in the main compartment, and there is a bungee cord on top to keep items like a jacket or (leakproof) water bottle within easy reach. There is another small pocket at the back of the bag for keys or a wallet. The side pockets can be used as they are or unzipped to expand into a longer inner bag that are like small panniers. The bag also comes with a shoulder strap making it easy to take it along when it is off the bike. The one thing I wish it had is a rain cover. Ibera makes one for this model, but we have not been able to find anyone who sells it.
The pannier-like side bags of the Commuter Trunk Bag can be used with the regular Pannier bag, although they will lay on the top of the panniers on an angle. I don’t anticipate using the side bags on the Commuter Trunk Bag as pannier extensions when the Panniers are also on the bike anyway, because it would be a bit of overkill, but the pannier extensions will be great when I need a bit longer space but not enough to put on the panniers.
These bags are really flexible, and they will let us use just the bags we need while accommodating every use we can think of.
As for the quick release feature on all of the bags – OMG! These bags go on and take off within seconds! So easy! We will see whether or not they come off too easily after we have used them for a while, but for now we love the idea and the design!
The one drawback? I am at the shortest safe height to use a 26” bike, and the trunk bag will make it harder for me to swing my leg over onto the bike. I can do it by tilting the bike to the side quite a bit, but I won’t be able to bail off quickly. Shorter riders beware! You might need to try this bag on your bike to see whether or not you will be able to get on or off. The panniers are not problem for getting on or off.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
Ibera IB-RA5 Touring Carrier + for disc brakes
Ibera IB-BA14 Expandable Commuter Trunk Bag
Ibera IB-BA9 Panniers
My husband and I bike a lot, and we camp for many weeks during the summer. The bikes always go to the campgrounds with us. We often use them to ride to the beach, other park attractions, or to the store to pick up a few items. I was getting tired of using plastic shopping bags hung over my arm to carry things to the beach or home from the store, and I often wished we had a way to carry snacks or cold drinks with us. Besides, carrying those swinging plastic bags never made me feel very safe. We also usually have our dog along with us on a break-away leash, and we carry our back-pack style folding chairs with us. It is quite a load, and we needed to be able to take it all safely.
This rack and the bag/panniers will be the answer!
The rack was easy to install on my 26” bike, and we like it so much that we might get the same rack for my husband’s 29” bike. Since it is adjustable, we are hoping it will fit his bike, too! We bought this particular rack, because it was compatible with the bags we wanted to purchase. It provides a nice frame to add accessories to the bike, and, with a little jury rigging, it even accommodated the attachment needed for my existing clip-on red tail light. The tail light is even more visible on the frame than it was when attacked to the bike itself.
We are always looking for flexibility that will allow us to use things in multiple configurations as we need them, and these bags fit that bill! We can use any one of them, two of them or all 3 as long as the bike stays in balance.
The panniers are roomy, and there is stiffening for the bottom and sides that either folds or removes to allow the bags to be flattened to take up less room for storage. They will carry our beach towels, other paraphernalia or a few groceries with ease! Couldn’t be happier with the size! The large pocket in the main compartment has a pull tie to close the inside bag down before closing the top over it, and the straps that hold the top down are adjustable. In addition to the main compartment, there is a smaller pocket on the outside at the top. These panniers will be perfect for beach towels, water floats or a few groceries, and the top pocket will help keep smaller things like books separate and within easy reach. The panniers come with a handle to carry them when off the bike and a nylon rain cover. Great idea!
The Expandable Commuter Trunk Bag lives up to its name! The main compartment can expand at the rear to be about 2 inches taller. It has a solid bottom and foam stiffening that would also act a bit like insulation. This main compartment is perfect for taking along some water bottles, snacks or some lunch – or anything else that will fit. There is a smaller top compartment both inside and outside of the bag to help keep smaller items from getting jumbled in the main compartment, and there is a bungee cord on top to keep items like a jacket or (leakproof) water bottle within easy reach. There is another small pocket at the back of the bag for keys or a wallet. The side pockets can be used as they are or unzipped to expand into a longer inner bag that are like small panniers. The bag also comes with a shoulder strap making it easy to take it along when it is off the bike. The one thing I wish it had is a rain cover. Ibera makes one for this model, but we have not been able to find anyone who sells it.
The pannier-like side bags of the Commuter Trunk Bag can be used with the regular Pannier bag, although they will lay on the top of the panniers on an angle. I don’t anticipate using the side bags on the Commuter Trunk Bag as pannier extensions when the Panniers are also on the bike anyway, because it would be a bit of overkill, but the pannier extensions will be great when I need a bit longer space but not enough to put on the panniers.
These bags are really flexible, and they will let us use just the bags we need while accommodating every use we can think of.
As for the quick release feature on all of the bags – OMG! These bags go on and take off within seconds! So easy! We will see whether or not they come off too easily after we have used them for a while, but for now we love the idea and the design!
The one drawback? I am at the shortest safe height to use a 26” bike, and the trunk bag will make it harder for me to swing my leg over onto the bike. I can do it by tilting the bike to the side quite a bit, but I won’t be able to bail off quickly. Shorter riders beware! You might need to try this bag on your bike to see whether or not you will be able to get on or off. The panniers are not problem for getting on or off.
Top reviews from other countries
The only thing I find is that it is ever so slightly difficult to put on, but they are very easy to take off.
I've only been out in wet weather with them once and there was no issues at all.
La alforja en si parece de buena calidad, aunque no es demasiado grande.
First of all, they're a decent size. I can fit an entire change of clothes and boots in one side, and a laptop, books, food and more in the other side. I had heard from previous reviews that the plastic hardware that hooks into the rack on the older model tended to break, but I have had zero issues with the bags so far. The bags themselves are slightly waterproof, but they come with rain covers which is great. They have reflective material on either side of the bags which is convenient.
Overall I would say that it's worth the price tag for something like panniers. As a person who doesn't particularly like the ortlieb full rubber exterior aesthetic, these are a durable and practical contender.