Luggage and Bicycle Transport
The baggage and bike transport page brings together everything needed to load a city bike: carrier bags Kheax and Newlooxs, carriers Tubus or Pelago, baby seats Polisport, Hamax and Bobike, trailers Optimiz and boot bike racks Peruzzo or P2R to take bikes in the car. Shopping, a laptop or a child can travel without burdening the cyclist's back.
Transporting your shopping, laptop or child by bike, safely.
Bike Rack Bag: volume, fastening and anti-theft
The bike rack bag clips onto the side or top of the rear rack, freeing the cyclist's back. The Kheax Izoard, at thirty-one litres, comes with a combination lock that prevents it from being opened or removed from the bike, handy for a quick run; the Ventoux turns into a bag once the bike is parked. The Newlooxs Nyborg, a double bag, distributes the load on both sides of the wheel. You check the maximum load of the rack, indicated on the support, and the compatibility of the hooks with the diameter of its tubes. A waterproof bag, with protected seams, keeps a laptop safe from the rain.
Front, rear or luggage rack child seat
A child seat must carry the European standard EN 14344, which distinguishes two categories: front seats for children up to fifteen kilos, and rear seats for up to twenty-two kilos. The Polisport Guppy comes in versions fixed to the frame or the luggage rack; the Hamax Zenith Relax attaches to the luggage rack and tilts for naptime, just like the Bobike Exclusive Maxi. Before choosing, check the maximum load allowed by the luggage rack and the space available around the seat post. You wait until the child can sit up unassisted, usually around nine months, and wearing a helmet is mandatory until twelve years old, even for a passenger.
Boot bike rack: straps, load and plate
The boot bike rack fixes without a hitch, using straps attached to the edges of the tailgate: the P2R Ariane, made in France, has six and accepts three bikes up to a total weight of forty-five kilos, just like the Peruzzo Verona. Each frame is strapped down and the bodywork is protected at the contact points. If the bikes obscure the license plate or lights, road regulations require an additional plate and lighting mounted on a ramp. On a glass tailgate or one with a spoiler, this type of bike rack is not always compatible: the manufacturer provides a list of approved vehicles. Tighten the straps after the first few kilometres.
The selection
Luggage is organised by type:
The city bike is complemented by bikes, transmission, wheels, tyres and brakes, components, equipment, on the city page.
Trailer, front rack and bikepacking
For bulky loads, the single-wheel trailer Optimiz follows the bike's path and can squeeze into places where a two-wheel trailer would be too wide; its shock absorber protects the cargo from bumps. At the front, a rack like the Pelago Commuter, made from stainless steel, accommodates a box or a bag without overly weighing down the steering as long as the load remains moderate, and Tubus is known for its steel racks designed for travel. To travel light, bikepacking distributes the gear between a waterproof frame bag Rhinowalk or Zefal, a handlebar bag Zefal Adventure and a saddle bag XLC, without any rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bag or case to transport your bike by plane?
A hard case better protects the derailleur and frame during handling, while a soft padded bag folds up upon arrival. You disassemble the wheels and pedals, turn the handlebars and check the dimensions and weight allowed by the airline.
What weight can a rear rack carry?
The maximum load is indicated on the rack, often twenty-five kilos on a standard model and more on reinforced travel models. A child seat requires a rack that can handle the weight of both the child and the seat.
Can you install a child seat on a bike without a rear support?
Yes, with a rear seat attached to the seat tube via a bracket secured onto the frame, or a front seat mounted on the stem or top tube. You check the diameter of the tube and the space between the saddle and the wheel for the child's feet.
Side bag or basket: what to choose for shopping?
The front basket keeps your shopping in sight but makes steering heavy when loaded. Side bags lower the centre of gravity and carry more, while detaching easily to go into the store.
How to transport a child too big for a bike seat?
Above twenty-two kilos, a tow bar or follow-me bike connects the child’s bike to the adult's, and a trailer remains an option for smaller ones. The child must wear a helmet until they are twelve years old, whether pedalling or being carried.
