Bike bag Black Friday: luggage on sale
The discounts on bike bags from Black Friday are divided here into six categories: saddle bags, panniers, handlebar bags, frame bags, racks, and baskets. Before comparing two crossed-out prices, look at the intended mounting, the volume in litres, and whether the bag is sold individually or as a pair: these are the three most common differences between two seemingly similar promotions.
Six families of luggage during the operation
The rear panniers carry the most: whether single or double, they are used for commuting as well as for trips. The saddle bags range from a pouch for a spare inner tube to a large bikepacking bag without a rack. At the front, the handlebar bags keep your phone, map, and papers within reach, while the frame bags house tools and snacks in the triangle or on the top tube. Finally, there are the racks, front and rear, and the baskets and top cases.
The fixation, the first criterion for choice
A bag only works if it fits onto your bike. Hook models can be placed on most rear racks with tubes that measure about 8 to 16 mm; baskets and clip-on bags require a precise system. The MIK, designed by Basil and the rack manufacturer Massload, attaches via a plate and comes in a MIK HD version, which also accommodates child seats. Klickfix secures baskets and handlebar bags onto an adapter, and Topeak slides its rack bags into a rail on its own racks. On an electric bike with a rear battery, check the space left for the hooks and the load capacity of the rack.
Comparing two bags on sale
A discount on a bag can only be measured if the contents are equal: compare the striked price and the displayed price of two items that share these four points, then confirm them on the product sheet.
- Sold individually or in pairs: side bags are often sold in pairs, marked as "x2" or "pair" in the name; the volume advertised could refer to both.
- Fixation included or not: some handlebar bags or top cases come without an adapter or plate, which will need to be purchased separately.
- Water resistance: a rolled closure and welded seams offer better protection than a simple rain cover; an IPX4 rating indicates resistance to water splashes, but not immersion.
- Visibility: reflective strips and a hook for a rear light are important for night rides.
For a complete guide, family by family, the bike luggage page remains online all year round.
The luggage brands
Kheax has equipped its rear panniers with a combination lock; the Ventoux II, with 30 litres, transforms into a back pack once taken off the bike, while the Izoard II remains a side bag.
Basil offers its rear baskets in a MIK version, like the Portland, or as clip Klickfix Korbklip, and dresses its Miles bags in coated tarpaulin and reflective strips.
Klickfix, a brand of the German company Rixen & Kaul based in Solingen, has built its range around a handlebar adapter that allows bags and baskets to be attached with a click and released with a red button.
Shad offers its rigid Daily basket of 20 litres in fixed, quick-release, or front versions, suited for the Brompton.
Topeak, a Taiwanese brand, slides its MTX TrunkBag bags into the QuickTrack rail on its racks, like the TetraRack or the Super Tourist, until they click into place.
Outside Black Friday
Last season bags and baskets join the clearance, and new arrivals in the catalogue are showcased in the new arrivals. Locks, lighting, or bike racks from the operation can be found in the Black Friday bike equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Front or rear bag?
At the back for carrying: the rack supports several kilos without affecting the steering. At the front for access: a handlebar bag can be checked while riding, but beyond a few kilos it makes the handlebars heavier.
What volume for cycling to work?
A simple bag of 15 to 20 litres is enough for a laptop, a meal, and a jacket. Beyond that, or for shopping, a pair of bags or a basket distributes the weight better on both sides.
Does a waterproof bag withstand a downpour?
Yes, if its closure is rolled or has a welded flap. An IPX4 rating indicates resistance to water splashes from all directions: heavy rain is fine, immersion is not. Keep documents in a separate pouch just in case.
Do discounts on bags last after Friday?
Yes. Black Friday takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Vélo-Store applies its Black Friday discounts on luggage throughout the entire month of November. This is a good time to upgrade your rack system before choosing a clip-on bag.
What bag to give without knowing the bike?
A strap-on saddle bag or a velcro top tube bag fits almost any frame. A rear rack bag assumes there is a rack, and a clip-on basket requires a precise fixing system.
