Andersen Tura Shopper — Ortlieb Bag

The closest thing to a bike-trailer-grade shopping trolley Andersen makes. The Tura Shopper runs the largest wheels in the range — Ø 29 cm ball-bearing — paired here with the Ortlieb. 50 kg load capacity, aluminium frame, 3-way handle system, and Bike n Easy compatibility via the Type 2 Adaptor. The Tura is what you buy when cobbles, gravel, or rural lanes are a regular part of the route.

Key features

Ø 29 cm wheels — largest in the range, best on rough ground
3-way handle system — height-adjustable for users of different statures
Aluminium frame at 3.7 kg empty
50 kg chassis load capacity with the widest 55 cm track in the standard range
Fully WATERPROOF construction — co-branded with Ortlieb, the original German dry-bag manufacturer
49-litre main compartment with roll-top closure (Ortlieb's signature waterproof design)
Welded seams — same construction as Ortlieb's professional cycling panniers
Reflective trim front and back for visibility

Specifications

Frame
Frame	Tura Shopper
Wheel	29 cm Ball-Bearing Pneumatic 29 cm Ball-Bearing Whisper
Wheels easily removable	Yes
Aluminium frame	Yes
Chassis weight	4.3 kg
Chassis load capacity	50 kg
Chassis height	127 cm
Track width	55 cm
Open dimensions (assembled)	55 × 45 × 127 cm
Loading surface (W × D)	40 × 23 cm

Bag
Bag	Ortlieb
Bag volume	49 L
Bag size (W × H × D)	37 × 65 × 24 cm
Bag weight	1.3 kg
Total weight (chassis + bag)	5.6 kg
Reflectors	Yes
Inner pocket	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Bag easily removable	Yes

General
Bike n Easy	Compatible — Type 2 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 Tura is the closest match in the Andersen range to a bike trailer. Best for: rural routes, cobbled town centres, gravel paths, regular bike towing over rough terrain. The 127 cm handle height suits taller users. Not ideal for: very tight storage spaces — the larger wheels and taller chassis don't fold as compactly as the Scala or Unus. Bike towing via the Type 2 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 2 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 Tura Shopper user manual is available to download on this page.

Instructional Video & User Guides

Andersen Tura Shopper — fitting and use guide

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

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FAQs

How does the Andersen × Ortlieb bag compare to using an actual Ortlieb pannier?

The waterproofing is the same — welded seams, roll-top closure, same fabric. What's different is the attachment. An Ortlieb cycling pannier uses Ortlieb's QL hook system designed for bike racks; the Andersen × Ortlieb collaboration bag uses Andersen's HängFix system for the Royal-family chassis. You can't swap them between systems. If you want one bag for both trolley and bike-pannier use, this isn't it — but for trolley use, you get genuine Ortlieb-grade waterproofing.

Why is the Ortlieb the most expensive bag on the Royal frame?

Two reasons — Ortlieb-grade waterproof construction is more expensive to manufacture than the water-resistant fabric used on bags like the Lissa or Hera, and the licensing arrangement with Ortlieb adds a premium. You're paying for the Ortlieb brand assurance and the actual dry-bag construction, which other Andersen bags don't have.

How does the Tura compare to using a proper bike trailer?

It's closer than the rest of the Andersen range but still optimised as a shopping trolley first, bike trailer second. The 29 cm pneumatic wheels handle towing well at walking-pace cycling speeds (up to around 10 mph). For higher-speed bike trailer use, faster cargo trailers from dedicated bike trailer manufacturers are a better choice.

Why does the Tura use the Type 2 Adaptor and not Type 1?

The Tura has Andersen's 3-way handle system — the same handle that lets you adjust the height also requires the specifically-shaped Type 2 Adaptor to attach to the bike. The Royal and Komfort use a different handle style and so take the Type 1 Adaptor. See our Bike n Easy guide for the full breakdown.

Hitch A Bike Expert Note

The Andersen × Ortlieb is HAB's most-stocked Andersen bag for good reason — customers who know Ortlieb specifically come looking for this combination. If you're in any doubt about whether to spend the extra on this versus the Andersen-own Hydro 3.0 (also waterproof), the deciding factors are: (1) the Ortlieb's reputation for keeping dry over multiple years of daily use is unmatched in the industry, and (2) the simpler bag without thermal or backpack features means fewer points of failure. The Hydro 3.0 does more; the Ortlieb does one thing — waterproof carry — to a higher standard.