Luggage Rack Bags

How to choose your bike rack bags for cycling and cycle tourism?

Whether you are a daily urban cyclist, a bike hiking lover or a long -term traveler, the bike bags are essential equipment to transport your things securely, practical and comfortable. THE Luggarting bags allow you to distribute the weight of your equipment without sacrificing the comfort or the stability. In cycle tourism, they become essential to take bivouac equipment, clothing, food or technical accessories.

The bags exist in a Multitude of formats and Storage capacity To meet all your needs.

Why opt for bicycle luggage rack bags?

Unlike a backpack, luggage bags release your back, improve aerodynamics and optimize weight distribution on the bicycle. They are thought of for intensive use, with durable materials, of the Quick fixings, and a Excellent weather resistance. This is an essential choice for long-term cyclists, but also for urban trips or weekend outings. In cycle tourism as in daily use, they offer an accessible and well -organized storage space.

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The different types of bicycle bags

• Rear lighing bags

The most popular for Daily journeys or the long distances. Their large capacity (15 to 25 liters per bag) allows you to take clothes, equipment, computer or shopping. Models Ortlieb And Vaude are tightness, resistant and very simple to assemble/dismantle thanks to Quick fixing systems as Quick-Lock at Ortlieb Or Klickfix at Vaude.

• Front luggage bags

Mounted on a front luggage, they make it possible to better balance the load, which improves maneuverability on long distances. Ability to 10 to 15 L, they perfectly complete the rear bags for the cycle tourism.

• Handlebars

Practices for quickly access to your essential objects (phone, wallet, snacks), they are a must on a trip. Some models are transformed into shoulder bag For more comfort once on foot.

• Frame bags

Placed at The interior of the triangle of the frame, they offer a excellent stability And use an often neglected space. Ideal for heavier objects Like batteries, tools or water bottles.

• Saddle bags

Installed under the saddle, it is perfect for taking a repair kit, an air chamber or a windbreaker. Ultra compact And very stable, they are perfect for cycle tourism or bicycle hikes.

What capacity to choose according to your needs?

The choice of capacity depends on your use:

• Urban use or Vélotaf : 10 to 25 L is enough to transport a computer, spare clothes or shopping.
• Short trips (weekend or 2-3 days) : Provide at least 30 to 40 l spread between the front and the rear.
• Long distance cycle tourism : 60 to 100 l in total (by combining rear, front, frame, handlebar and saddle bags) are often necessary to transport tent, down, clothing, food and various equipment.

For a good balance, Divide the weight between the front and back of the bike. This limits fatigue and improves handling, especially downhill or climbing.

Of the Ortlieb adapters Are also available to adapt to various luggage racks or tubes with various diameters.

Waterproofing and resistance: Roll in all time

In cycle tourism, your bags must resume bad weather. At the house of Ortlieb And Vaude, the bags are designed in 100 % waterproof materials (often PVC without), with high frequency welds and systems of Roll-Top closure Or Protected zipped To prevent any water infiltration. Their robust construction ensures a long -lived even on the rugged roads.

Quick assembly and disassembly

Modern bags are fixed in a few seconds thanks to clip systems as Quick-Lock at Ortlieb Or QMR Or Klickfix at Vaude. This allows a Quick assembly and disassembly Without tools. Ideal for coming from bikes to town or installing and uninstalling your cycle tourism equipment.

Our reference marks: Ortlieb and Vaude

• Ortlieb: Made in Germany, Ortlieb bags are the absolute reference in terms oftightness. Ultra -resistant, available in many formats and colors, they are ideal for cycle tourism. 
• Vaude: Eco-designed, robust And light, THE Vaude bags combine performance and environmental responsibility. Made from recycled materials, they adapt both to daily journeys and to long -distance adventures.

Mule equips you for all your bike adventures

That you prepare a bicycle trip or for your Daily journeys, THE Bike bags luggage rack are essential.

At Mule, we have selected for you Best bicycle bags, recognized for their solidity and their Excellent value for money.

To complete your equipment, also discover our selection of Bikepacking bags and Vélotaf backpacks.