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Why a bicycle trailer is the perfect solution for your shopping

Whether for the weekly farmers' market, big shopping, picking up packages from the post office or for picnic equipment: the bicycle trailer for shopping is the perfect solution for a car-free everyday life. All about our models and their advantages you'll learn here.

Lena Kravcov

Head of Design & Marketing

The key points in brief

Cargo trailer vs. child bicycle trailer for shopping

We briefly and concisely compare both transport solutions and their pros and cons for you. The basic rule:

Cargo trailer
for shopping

Image cargo trailer for shopping

 Packing volume 130 or 220 liters
 Visibility increased by reflector lines on wheels, cover and canopy as well as Z-reflectors
 Tow bar with quick-change function and handcart feature
 Zig-zag elastic lacing and attachment loops for lashing straps for cargo securing
 Easy stowing thanks to minimal pack size

Child bicycle trailer
for shopping

Image child bicycle trailer for shopping

 Trunk volume 30 to 45 liters
 Various operating modes, like buggy function
 Multifunctional for child transport and usable as cargo trailer
 With cargo insert plate even more room for shopping
 Visibility increased by safety flag, reflector strips and Z rear reflector
 Included sun, splash and insect protection
 Space-saving folding function
Shopping with the cargo trailer

Comfortable shopping with the cargo trailer

Our bicycle cargo trailers are bicycle trailers specifically developed for the transport of luggage and shopping. The strong floor plate ensures stable and safe transport of your errands. Practical accessories like the interior bag for small items help keep order.

Shopping with Qeridoo cargo trailer
Cargo trailers make transporting shopping really easy.
The trailers Qubee and Qubee XL can be operated either in trailer mode directly on the bike or with optional accessories as handcart set. Reflectors and safety flag provide visibility even in poor lighting conditions.

The strong floor plate of the cargo trailers allows (depending on model) a large packing volume of 130 or 220 liters. Still, both models can be easily folded to a small pack size . So the trailer can be stored space-savingly and doesn't depend on a parking spot or storage space.

The highlights of our cargo trailers at a glance:

  • Easy stowing thanks to minimal pack size
  • Zig-zag elastic lacing for optimal hold
  • Practical storage compartment for the canopy
  • Removable hook-and-loop bag in the interior
  • Large packing volume
  • Tow bar with quick-change function
  • Attachment loops for lashing straps for cargo securing
  • More safety thanks to low center of gravity
  • For visibility, reflector lines on wheels, cover and canopy as well as Z-reflectors on front and back
Important
Good to know: Particularly for heavy shopping and frequent use, the cargo trailer is the better choice.
Shopping with the child bicycle trailer

How does shopping with the child bicycle trailer work?

If you're not transporting your children in your bicycle trailer, the trailer is optimally suited for shopping. Whether single- or double-seater, the trailers are versatile everyday heroes!

Shopping with Qeridoo child bicycle trailer
Even with the child bicycle trailer you can shop relaxed with and without child.
Both in the child's seating area, when the children are not riding along, and in the trunk of the child bicycle trailers there is enough storage space to stow large shopping. If you want to take your child to the store, there's still enough room in the rear area for your errands.

The leaf-spring damping system of our child bicycle trailers ensures a smooth riding feel. Whether cobblestones in the city, gravel paths or small roots, the trailer even brings glass bottles home safely.

The included sun & splash protection proves useful, to transport the shopping regardless of the weather . Especially in summer the interior of the trailer is protected from direct sunlight. Even from sudden summer storms, your shopping is well-preserved thanks to the optionally available rain protection.

When the child trailer is used as a cargo trailer, the payload applies as the maximum loading limit. This varies depending on the trailer. For heavy shopping or longer routes, the bicycle trailer can be combined with e-bikes.

The low center of gravity makes it harder to tip the trailer, even if your bike were to fall over. This ensures a better riding feel. For your good visibility, safety flag, reflector strips and Z rear reflector also provide.

Tip: With the practical cargo insert plate your child bicycle trailer quickly becomes a practical load carrier. Thanks to the high quality and longevity, the trailer remains for a very long time your practical everyday hero!


Shopping with child bicycle trailer and child

The big advantage of shopping with child bicycle trailers is the buggy mode, which you can quickly switch to. So the trailer including child can be simply taken into the supermarket . Optionally the bike can be equipped with saddle bags for even more storage .

Experience shows that shopping in the supermarket with the buggy, whether single- or double-seater, is no problem. The trailers take up barely more room than shopping carts and you can quickly switch back to trailer mode for cycling .

Advantages of the bicycle trailer

What advantages does shopping with the bicycle trailer have?

Simply leaving the car at home isn't that easy when the habit is already deeply ingrained. But it definitely makes sense to shop with the bike and trailer.

Child with Qeridoo cargo bicycle trailer
Shopping with the bicycle trailer has many advantages.

Shopping with the bicycle trailer has the following advantages:

  • Increased transport capacity: Compared to luggage racks or panniers, bicycle trailers can transport much more weight and volume.
  • Flexibility: The trailers are multifunctional and besides shopping, you can also transport your children or the dog.
  • Comfort: The bicycle trailer relieves your back by distributing the weight not in the backpack, but on the trailer.
  • Environmentally friendly: Compared to the car, shopping with a bicycle trailer is more environmentally friendly.
  • Health: The movement in fresh air clearly contributes to your fitness and health.
  • Mobility: Searching for a parking spot and waiting in traffic jams are a thing of the past.
  • Space-saving: The bicycle trailer needs little space for storage. Folded up, it can be stored practically anywhere and doesn't need a parking spot.

Additionally, bike paths in the city usually allow faster progress with the bike compared to the car. Bike racks directly in front of stores also shorten your way to the trunk – and you don't have to search long for a parking spot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

FAQ – The most frequently asked questions about shopping with a bicycle trailer

Which is better for shopping – a cargo trailer or a children's bicycle trailer?

That depends on the volume and on what else you use it for. The cargo trailer offers considerably more packing volume, a sturdy base plate and special load securing with lashing straps – ideal for regular big shops. The children's bicycle trailer is the better choice if you want to switch flexibly between carrying children and shopping: with the Cargo insert plate it quickly becomes a load carrier.

Qeridoo cargo trailers offer a packing volume of 130 liters (Qubee) or 220 liters (Qubee XL). Children's bicycle trailers have between 30 and 45 liters of trunk volume depending on the model – considerably more with the child seat empty. The maximum load is governed in each case by the payload limit of the respective model.

Yes, in Buggy Mode the children's bicycle trailer can easily be taken into the supermarket – it takes up about as much room as a shopping cart. Even with a child on board there is still enough room in the trunk for errands. If you need even more storage space, you can also fit the bicycle with panniers.

Yes. The included 3-in-1 canopy reliably protects the shopping from sun and splashing water. With an optionally available rain cover, your purchases are also well protected in sudden summer storms or heavier rain – a clear advantage over luggage racks or backpacks.

The bicycle trailer saves you hunting for parking and sitting in traffic, is more environmentally friendly, keeps you fit and is cheaper to run. In the city, cycle paths often even allow faster progress than a car. Bicycle parking spaces are frequently right in front of the entrance – short distances included.

With the Cargo insert plate, any Qeridoo children's bicycle trailer can be converted into a cargo trailer in no time. Simply insert the plate and the entire interior can be used as storage space. Switching back to the child seat is just as quick – ideal for families who want to use the trailer flexibly for various purposes.

Yes. In Buggy Mode the children's bicycle trailer can be pushed on foot – practical for the last stretch to the shop or at the market. With the optional handcart set, the Qeridoo cargo trailer can even be converted into a classic pull-along cart, so it can be used entirely without a bicycle.