Bike bags are great for carrying shopping, rain jackets for the bike ride or food for the break. Mostly, these bags are made of water-repellent materials, so that neither dirt nor moisture can penetrate them. Unlike the bicycle basket, luggage carrier bags can be firmly closed so that they do not open while riding. Another advantage of luggage carrier bags is that they can be quickly attached to the bike with modern click systems. The bag can be easily removed by pulling on the handles. Most bike bags are equipped with shoulder straps for easy carrying. We offer several types of bike luggage bags for sale at low prices.
Double panniers for bicycle tours
Double panniers allow for longer tours and bike trips with a lot of luggage. Inside the bags you'll find plenty of space to stow everything from clothes to tents to a complete picnic. You can distribute the weight so that you can still ride the bike without any problems.
With the right panniers to carry everything from food to luggage, cycling makes life easier and allows us to leave the car in the garage sometimes. The following recommendations will help you decide which model type best suits your needs.
Bicycle bags for everyday use
Regardless of whether you travel frequently or only occasionally by bike or e-bike, bike bags with a large main compartment and a quick-click system are highly recommended. The bags can be attached to your bike in seconds and removed just as quickly.
On the way to work
More and more cyclists can be seen on the roads and cycle paths on their way to work in the morning. And in the meantime, the pannier bag has become a matter of course in order to always be able to reliably stow away the documents, the snack, an extra jacket and other utensils.
The luggage compartment for cycling trips and tours
For cycle tours and cycling holidays, carrying two or three large panniers provides enough space for clothes, shoes, towels etc. and the odd souvenir. As long as the weight distribution between two or three individual bags does not change too much, the difference does not significantly affect the handling of the vehicle. A very intelligent solution is the combination between 2 luggage carrier bags on both sides, in conjunction with a refrigerated luggage carrier bag on the luggage carrier.
How is a bicycle bag attached to the bicycle?
Good bicycle bag systems are usually attached to the luggage carrier using a clip system. These clips are simply hooked onto the horizontal strut on the luggage carrier. In addition, the better systems have another clamp with which the bags can be attached to the luggage carrier struts, which usually run diagonally downwards. The bags are thus attached at 3 points and can hardly slip or come off the bike if handled properly. Some bags are also equipped with Velcro straps. However, such fastenings are more common on handlebar bags, saddle bags or frame bags. The advantage of these smaller bags is obvious. They can be attached and removed in seconds. With larger panniers, however, the aspect of "safety and adequate fastening for heavy cargo" should also be taken into account.
That is why it is important, for example, to attach the bags as tightly as possible to the bicycle. The bag should have little or no clearance within the holders. Especially on somewhat bumpy paths, the bags should move as little as possible or even start to "bounce". The load in the bags should also be securely stowed to avoid unnecessary movement.
Does the bicycle bag fit on every luggage carrier?
There are different types of pannier racks, each designed to fit the corresponding bicycle. Most racks are suitable for carrying panniers. However, some bars are thicker than others. Thin luggage carrier tubes are often less than ten millimetres thick. Today, however, you will usually only find these on used, somewhat older models.
Nowadays, the usual tubes have a diameter of 10-12 mm. However, there are also carriers with struts that are thicker than 15 mm. On some models of Dutch bikes, the strut can be thicker than 1.5 centimetres. Often there are creative reasons for a thicker luggage carrier tube. The design is to match the bikes often styled as vintage bicycles, which are supposed to be reminiscent of postal bicycles from days gone by.
Thin luggage racks are usually used on road bikes or minimalist city bikes. However, when we talk about the maximum load capacity for the tubes, several factors come into play here. A typical weight range is given between 18 and 40 kilograms. Therefore, the manufacturer's specifications should always be observed.
We stock bike bags for every bike rack up to a maximum thickness of 1.6 mm. This means that the bag can be used for racing bikes with filigree racks as well as for Dutch bikes. No assembly is necessary, as the hooks are simply hooked onto the tube from above. It doesn't matter whether your bike is 26 or 28 inches.
Carrier bag or backpack?
- A rucksack is very difficult to attach securely to a bicycle.
- A pannier bag can be securely attached to a bicycle or carried like a shoulder bag if a corresponding strap is included.
- However, a pannier bag will never replace a rucksack for a longer hike, but is more suitable for short distances.
- A rucksack usually has a lot of small pockets, both inside and outside, to store even small utensils in an orderly fashion.
- Panniers have a lot of storage space, but fewer small compartments or pockets.
Conclusion: Whether you choose a backpack or panniers depends on how you carry your daily essentials. If you travel by bike most of the time, then a carrier bag is more suitable. If you only cycle occasionally, a rucksack is the better choice. However, if you want to carry heavy things, the pannier is always the better alternative, because then it is not you but your bike that carries the heavy load.