Andersen Scala Shopper — Abbo Bag

Picking up the weekly shop without driving works — when the trolley does the heavy lifting. The Scala Shopper is Andersen's lightest two-wheel pull-along, paired here with the Abbo — designed for compact, manoeuvrable shopping trips on smooth pavement and indoor floors. At just 1.8 kg empty it's the easiest Andersen to carry up steps or fold into a car boot, and the Bike n Easy attachment turns it into a bike trailer when you need it.

Key features

Lightweight frame at 1.8 kg empty — easiest in the range to lift
Flat handle for one-handed pulling at walking pace
40 kg load capacity — enough for a fortnight's shop for two
Ø 15 cm Whisper Wheels — quiet on hard floors, low rolling resistance on pavement
42-litre main compartment with full pocket complement — side, inner, and front
Reflective trim front and rear for visibility
Water-resistant outer
Heavier than the typical bag at 1.2 kg — built for daily wear

Specifications

Frame
Frame	Scala Shopper
Wheel	Ø 15 cm Whisper Wheel
Wheels easily removable	Yes
Frame weight	1.8 kg
Load capacity	40 kg
Frame height	101 cm
Track width	45 cm
Open dimensions (assembled)	33 × 45 × 101 cm
Loading surface (W × D)	36 × 21 cm

Bag
Bag	Abbo
Bag volume	42 L
Bag size (W × H × D)	35 × 54 × 23 cm
Bag weight	1.2 kg
Total weight (frame + bag)	3.0 kg
Reflectors	Yes
Side pockets	Yes
Inner pocket	Yes
Front pocket	Yes
Water-repellent	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 Scala is built primarily as a two-wheel pull-along shopper, with bike-towing as a secondary mode via Andersen Bike n Easy. Best for: regular pavement shopping, indoor markets, short walking distances. The small 15 cm wheels are fine on smooth surfaces but will struggle on rough ground, gravel, or kerbs above 10 cm. For heavier terrain the Royal or Tura are better choices.

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 and Komfort) or attaches via integrated straps (on Scala, Unus, 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 Scala Shopper user manual is available to download on this page.

Instructional Video & User Guides

Andersen Scala Shopper — fitting and use guide

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

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FAQs

Why does the Abbo weigh more than other 42-litre bags?

Heavier outer fabric and more reinforcement at the wear points (base corners, handle attachments, pocket seams). The trade-off is total trolley weight goes up by 300-400 g versus a Hera or Steg, but the bag lasts longer under daily use. If you only shop once a week, the lighter bags are a better fit.

How much can the Scala Shopper carry?

40 kg chassis load capacity. In practice that's a full weekly shop for two adults — around 30 kg of groceries plus a couple of heavier items like wine or laundry detergent.

Is the Scala Shopper suitable for older or less mobile users?

It's one of the easier Andersen models for users with reduced grip strength — flat handle, low weight (1.8 kg empty), and pavement-friendly 15 cm wheels. The Komfort Shopper with its built-in seat is the alternative if rest breaks during longer walks are needed.

Hitch A Bike Expert Note

The Abbo is one of the few bags in the range we'd specifically recommend if you're using the trolley for non-shopping duties — gardening tools, gym kit, weekend market hauls. The reinforced base and full pocket layout handle awkward loads better than the lighter dry-bag style options like the Hydro.