Kassensturz tested bicycle bags: three of them were rated «very good»
29.4.2021
Swiss consumer magazine Kassensturz tested eight everyday bike bags for durability, waterproofness and overall handling. Three models passed the test with flying colours.
Switzerland is a bicycle country. Last year, more than half a million new bikes went on sale, more than ever before. Kassensturz (article in German) tested bicycle bags by eight manufacturers for their everyday practicality. The verdict: half of them were rated good to very good.
«Very good» for roughly 70 francs
Scoring top results in all three areas and therefore receiving the overall rating of «very good» was «Urban Dry Business» by Basil. Priced at just over 70 francs, it’s the most affordable of the three test winners.
«Unsatisfactory» for just under 20 francs
The cheapest bag in the test ranked lowest. The testers criticised the comfort while wearing and the lack of adjustment options for mounting the bag. Besides, it ripped during the durability test.
The Kassensturz test
- Lab test (50% of the overall grade): the Qualitech laboratory in Winterthur tested how waterproof and sturdy the bike bags are. In the rain test, the bags had to withstand 15 minutes of splashing water from all sides. To test how sturdy the mounting of the bags was, they loaded them 100,000 times, increasing the weight up to 30 kilos. Also, the tear resistance of the fabric and seams was analysed.
- Practical test (40% of the overall grade): five testers evaluated the handling of the bike bags. How well can they be packed and attached to the bike? Do they wear well? Is the riding experience pleasant?
- Expert evaluation (10% of the overall grade): a technology editor from the magazine «Velojournal» took a close look at the mounting of the bags. He evaluated how the hooks can be adjusted. In addition, he tested whether the bags are compatible with six common models of luggage racks.
All other bike bags in the Galaxus range.
Patrick Bardelli
Senior Editor
Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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