Andersen Komfort Shopper — Sofia Bag

A trolley you can sit on. The Komfort Shopper is Andersen's accessibility-focused model — paired here with the Sofia — with a built-in retractable seat that folds out when you need to rest mid-route. 50 kg load capacity, HängFix bag attachment for tool-free switching, and Bike n Easy compatibility via the Type 1 Adaptor. The trolley for shopping trips longer than a walk to the corner shop.

Key features

Built-in retractable seat folds out for rest stops mid-route
HängFix bag attachment — bag clicks on and off in seconds without straps
50 kg chassis load capacity — heavy-shop capable
Ø 20 cm Whisper Wheels (black) — quieter and smoother than smaller alternatives
43-litre main compartment with drawstring closure
Full pocket complement — side, inner, and front
Reflective trim
Water-resistant outer

Specifications

Frame
Frame	Komfort Shopper
Wheel	20 cm Whisper Wheel (Black)
Wheels easily removable	Yes
Chassis weight	4.5 kg
Chassis load capacity	50 kg
Chassis height	103 cm
Track width	52 cm
Open dimensions (assembled)	52 × 38 × 103 cm
Loading surface (W × D)	35 × 33 cm

Bag
Bag	Sofia
Bag volume	43 L
Bag size (W × H × D)	35 × 58 × 23 cm
Bag weight	0.8 kg
Total weight (chassis + bag)	5.3 kg
Reflectors	Yes
Side pocket	Yes
Inner pocket	Yes
Front pocket	Yes
Water resistant	Yes
Bag easily removable	Yes
Drawstring	Yes

General
Bike n Easy	Compatible — Type 1 Adaptor
Warranty	2 years
Country of origin	Germany

In the box

Andersen frame, assembled
Bag, attached
Wheels (quick-release on Royal, Komfort, Royal Plus; standard on Scala, Unus, Tura)
Manufacturer warranty card
PDF user manual (available for download — see Fitting & installation)

Note: the Bike n Easy adaptor and bike-side coupling are sold separately. See Compatibility.

Compatibility

Best for: shopping trips over 15 minutes' walk, users who need scheduled rest breaks, anyone managing reduced mobility, market trips with mixed walking and queuing time. Not ideal for: very short trips (the seat adds weight you won't use) or rough off-road terrain (20 cm wheels are smooth-surface tuned). Bike towing via Andersen's Bike n Easy Type 1 Adaptor.

Attaching to a bicycle

This Shopper is compatible with Andersen's Bike n Easy attachment system, which lets you switch between pulling on foot and towing behind a bicycle in a few seconds.

Two components are needed: an adaptor on the Shopper (this frame takes the Type 1 Adaptor) and a coupling unit on the bicycle. The bike-side coupling depends on your bicycle's geometry:

Pull Easy — bikes with a rear luggage carrier
Easy Snap — alternative for rear-carrier bikes
Big Easy — bikes without a rear rack (mounts to seat strut)

The full breakdown with fitting guides and videos is on the Andersen Bike n Easy attachment guide.

Fitting & installation

The Andersen frame arrives fully assembled. The bag clicks onto the frame using the HängFix system (on Royal, Royal Plus, and Unus frames) or attaches via integrated straps (on Scala, Komfort, and Tura). Both are tool-free.

For bicycle attachment, see Compatibility above and the Andersen Bike n Easy guide for the full fitting walk-through, including PDFs and video tutorials per coupling. The Komfort Shopper user manual is available to download on this page.

Instructional Video & User Guides

Andersen Komfort Shopper — fitting and use guide

Download user manual (PDF) · Andersen safety guide (PDF)

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FAQs

Why isn't Sofia available on the Royal frame?

Andersen markets bag-frame combinations rather than making every bag fit every frame. The Sofia is positioned for Komfort and Scala users; Royal users have the broader Lissa, Marta, Holk and Hilma range. If you want the Sofia-style design on Royal, the Lissa is the closest equivalent.

How sturdy is the built-in seat? Can it actually support an adult?

Andersen rates the seat for adult use and the frame is built around supporting it — the chassis weighs 4.5 kg empty, heavier than the Royal's 3.4 kg precisely because of the seat reinforcement. [To confirm with Andersen for the exact numerical seat load rating.]

Can I use the Komfort without the seat folded out?

Yes — the seat retracts flush against the frame when not in use and doesn't affect bag attachment, handling, or load capacity. You only fold it out when you want to sit.

Hitch A Bike Expert Note

The Sofia is one of the older designs in the Andersen lineup and stays in the range because it sells consistently — the Anthracite colour in particular is one of the longest-running successful colour-bag combinations Andersen has. Functionally similar to the Gese and Hilma; pick on colour preference.