Andersen Royal Shopper — Charu Bag

When the weekly shop is heavy, the pavements are uneven, and the route home involves kerbs and gravel — a normal shopping trolley gives up. The Royal Shopper is Andersen's flagship: an aluminium-framed chassis paired here with the Charu. Six wheel options let you tune it to your terrain — pneumatic for rough ground, whisper wheels for noise-sensitive use, double-spoke for hard-wearing daily duty. Bike-tow ready with the Type 1 Adaptor.

Key features

50 kg chassis load capacity at 3.4 kg empty — best load-to-weight ratio in the range
Aluminium frame with HängFix bag attachment — tool-free bag swap
Foldable foot stand and fold-out handle — compact storage when not in use
Six wheel options across 25 cm and 29 cm — match to your specific routes
49-litre main compartment with structured leather-effect outer
Inner and front pockets — including dedicated phone/wallet pocket
Water-resistant outer fabric
Substantial 1.9 kg weight reflects the heavier-grade material — premium build

Specifications

Frame
Frame	Royal Shopper
Wheel	25 cm Metal-Spoke Whisper
Wheels easily removable	Yes
Aluminium frame	Yes
HängFix system	Yes
Chassis weight	2.7 kg
Chassis load capacity	50 kg
Chassis height	107 cm
Track width	50 cm
Open dimensions (assembled)	50 × 42 × 107 cm
Loading surface (W × D)	35 × 33 cm

Bag
Bag	Charu
Bag volume	49 L
Bag size (W × H × D)	35 × 57 × 24 cm
Bag weight	1.9 kg
Total weight (chassis + bag)	4.6 kg
Inner pocket	Yes
Front pocket	Yes
Water resistant	Yes
Bag easily removable	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

The Royal works as both a pull-along shopper and a bicycle trailer via Andersen Bike n Easy. Best for: weekly shops with mixed terrain, users who regularly bike to the shops, any route involving kerbs, cobbles, or unmade paths. The 29 cm pneumatic wheels are the closest match to traditional bike-trailer comfort if you'll be towing frequently. Not ideal for: very small storage spaces — the larger wheel options take more room than the Scala or Unus.

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 Royal Shopper user manual is available to download on this page.

Instructional Video & User Guides

Andersen Royal Shopper — fitting and use guide

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

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FAQs

Is the Charu bag actual leather?

No — it's a leather-effect synthetic outer (faux leather / PU coated fabric). This gives the visual weight of leather without the maintenance, weather vulnerability, or price of real leather. Cleans with a damp cloth.

Why is the Charu so much heavier than other 49-litre bags?

The leather-effect outer is a thicker, denser material than the lightweight cordura-style fabric on bags like the Lisa or Senta 2.0. You pay for that in 0.9 kg of additional weight versus the equivalent capacity in the standard range. The trade-off is appearance and durability under abrasion.

Which wheel option should I choose for the Royal Shopper?

For pavement-only use, the Ø 25 cm Double-Spoke Whisper Wheel is the cheapest option and rolls quietly. For mixed terrain including kerbs and gravel, the Ø 29 cm Ball-Bearing Pneumatic Wheel handles the roughest ground but is the most expensive option. The Ø 25 cm Ball-Bearing Whisper Wheel is the middle-ground compromise most customers settle on.

Can I use the Royal Shopper as a bike trailer?

Yes, with the Andersen Bike n Easy system. The Royal takes the Type 1 Adaptor on the trolley side, paired with one of three bike-side couplings depending on your bicycle's geometry. The 25 cm or 29 cm pneumatic wheels are recommended for towing — solid wheels work but transmit more road vibration to the contents. Keep towing speed to walking-pace cycling (around 10 mph).

Hitch A Bike Expert Note

The Charu is one of the more divisive bags in the Andersen range — customers either love it for the formal aesthetic or pass it over for being heavier than they need. We'd specifically recommend it if you're using the Royal frame for occasional shopping plus market trips, gallery visits, or anywhere the trolley needs to look less like a piece of equipment. For pure utility shopping, the Lisa or Hera carry similar volume at half the bag weight.