Andersen Scala Shopper — Sofia 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 Sofia — 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
43-litre main compartment with drawstring closure
Full pocket complement — side, inner, and front
Reflective trim
Water-resistant outer

Specifications

Frame
Frame	Scala Shopper
Wheel	15 cm Whisper
Wheels easily removable	Yes
Chassis weight	1.8 kg
Chassis load capacity	40 kg
Chassis height	101 cm
Track width	45 cm
Open dimensions (assembled)	45 × 33 × 101 cm
Loading surface (W × D)	36 × 21 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)	2.6 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

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, 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 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 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 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 elderly users or people with mobility concerns?

Yes. The Scala Shopper is a practical and reassuring choice for elderly users, for anyone who wants extra comfort, stability and ease of use when shopping or running errands. Its lightweight frame, comfortable flat handle and pavement-friendly 15 cm wheels make it easy to pull, steer and manage in everyday situations, without feeling bulky or difficult to control. It is ideal for users who may have reduced strength, limited mobility or simply prefer a lighter, more manageable shopping trolley. For longer walks where a built-in rest option would be helpful, the Andersen Komfort Shopper with integrated seat may be the better alternative.

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.