Kommit Bike Towing System

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Kommit says: "Your outdoor pull system for everyone, everywhere – whether you're on tour with children or adults!' Who hasn't experienced this before? At some point your children or your partner will run out of energy on tour. But a technical defect can also end the trip early. This is exactly where the outdoor pull system from kommit ® comes into play – designed and developed in Bavaria.

"Let yourself be inspired by this high-quality, effective problem solver on the bike, on ski tours, while hiking, jogging and many other outdoor adventures. With its strong pulling force of 120 kg (also ideal for adults), the kommit ® outdoor pulling system offers you the opportunity to playfully extend the tour by several kilometers or to bring your companions home safely."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Kommit lists:

* Developed, designed and assembled in Bavaria/Germany

* Tool-free installation on the saddle or stem

* Easy to attach thanks to the long, angled webbing

* Small and compact, tidy under the saddle

* Durable nylon leash from parachute technology

* Length 2 meters

* Weight only 138 grams

* High-quality carabiner to be prepared for all towing situations

* NEW: Due to continuous quality improvements, we have had the pulling force tested again at a well-known German testing institute. The pulling force has been increased and is now 120 kg!

* Can be used as a towing aid in an emergency, for example in the event of a defect

* Also ideal for adults because of its high pulling power

* Is also often used by e-bikers

* Perfect for shuttling friends up the mountain

* Rope system that rolls up evenly and quickly

* Reflective logo for optimized visibility

* Rubberized towing loop to protect the rope

* The pull rope remains permanently under tension so that no collision with bicycle parts can occur

The full system seems well made and strong, with a secure attachment system. The strap and clamp give a secure fit, although I found the strap a little short, and on saddle setups hard to pull through.

Once fitted it works very well, and it was easy for the rider being towed to attach the loop.

The strap and clamp are solid and secure. The pull cord may be thin, but there is no elastic movement within it, and the loop system has a rubberised coating to prevent wear over time.

Minimal size and weight. Even if you were carrying it, rather than having it set up on the bike, the weight/size makes that easy.

It's more expensive than some, but it's the better of the ones I've used.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

A longer strap would make attachment quicker, but once fitted the system worked for both children, and they also found it easy to attach. The length of the cord is good, and it's small enough that you can just leave it on the bike if you want to.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

How quickly both children picked up the attachment system, and how durable it seems to be.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Attaching to some bikes, with a saddle that is very forward on the rails, left less room to reach and pull the slack out of the webbing and clasp.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

There are two other main rivals, and both are cheaper: the Zefal Bike Taxi at £49.99, and the Trax Pro at €45.

Use this box to explain your overall score

It's very good: it's small and light and can be attached easily on most bikes. I found it simple to use, and the riders I towed using it agreed. Plus, with a maximum pull limit of 120kg, it's not just suitable for towing children.