City bike bag Black Friday: good deals
The Black Friday at Vélo-Store brings together bike bags for the city, backpacks and racks, with reduced prices on a good number of them during the promotion: single or double bags for the rack, saddle bags, handlebar bags, and frame bags. Before choosing an offer, check the fixing system, the usable capacity for your trips, and the level of protection against rain.
What to check before buying a bag during the sale?
The attachment is crucial. A bag with classic hooks fits on most racks, as long as its hooks accommodate the tube diameter; a MIK, Racktime, or Hook-On bag clips only onto a rack or an adapter of the same system. Next is the capacity: a single bag is enough for a laptop and lunch, while a pair balances the bike for shopping or the weekend. Then there's the rain: coated fabric, welded seams, and a roll-top closure keep the contents dry, while simply water-resistant fabric can handle a shower.
For a rack, check the weight limit, wheel size, and compatibility with disc brakes. The complete guide to urban luggage can be found on the luggage and transport page.
Bags on sale: compare the same model
Many models come in various versions. Newlooxs sells its Varo and Odense in several versions, including one for the Racktime system, and Basil offers Hook-On bags as well as others for MIK plates. VAUDE sells the Aqua Back individually or as a pair, while Willex offers the same double bag in multiple volumes. Before comparing two prices, check the attachment system, whether it's sold individually or as a pair, and the capacity: two similarly appearing offers can sometimes concern two different products. Once you find the right version, compare its crossed-out price with its displayed price: that's where the discount is found, not in the difference between two distinct bags.
Bags, backpacks, and racks: what the page contains
Bags for racks, whether simple, double, or basket-style, are predominant. This is supplemented by saddle bags for inner tubes, handlebar and frame bags, commuter backpacks, and front or rear racks. To carry a child, child seats in Black Friday can be attached to the frame or to an appropriate rack.
Which luggage brands during the sale?
Kheax, a French bike accessory brand, names its bags after mountain passes: the 31-litre Izoard II, its Izoard Edge variant, and the Ventoux II are featured here.
Willex offers its double bag made of coated fabric in various colors and capacities ranging from 30 to 57 liters.
Basil, a Dutch company, pairs some bags with a Nordlicht LED strip that complements the bike's lighting, like the Miles Tarpaulin Hook-On or the backpack B-Safe Commuter.
Newlooxs focuses on everyday bags, from the shopper Odense to the Mondi Joy bridge bag, with many models available in the Racktime version.
VAUDE manufactures its Aqua Back bags at its German site on the shores of Lake Constance, using a high-frequency welded PVC-free tarpaulin, equipped with QMR 2.0 hooks that lock to the bike's anti-theft device.
Other pages of the sale
For rides in the rain, rain gear in Black Friday complements a waterproof bag, and urban helmets in Black Friday complete the rest of the equipment. The whole set can be found in the Black Friday urban sale. All year round, the clearance sale sells off end-of-line items, and new arrivals showcase the latest products.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Black Friday discounts last just one day?
The actual Black Friday is a Friday, the one after Thanksgiving. At Vélo-Store, the sale discounts on bags and racks run throughout November.
Waterproof bag or water-resistant: what's the difference?
A waterproof bag combines coated fabric, sealed or absent seams, and a roll-top closure: the contents stay dry under continuous rain. A water-resistant bag repels droplets for a while, then lets water through the seams and closure.
What capacity should I plan for commuting?
About twenty liters is enough for a laptop, rain gear, and lunch. On shopping days, two side bags help distribute the weight better on either side of the wheel.
How can I tell if a bag fits my rack?
Measure the diameter of the rack tubes and compare it with the range of hooks indicated by the manufacturer. Also, check if the rack has a MIK plate or a Racktime system, which require dedicated bags.
Can you attach a bag and a child seat at the same time?
Yes, as long as you manage the space: a seat fixed to the frame leaves the sides of the rack free for a side bag, whereas a seat placed on the rack takes up the top. Make sure the bag doesn't obstruct the child's feet.
