{"product_id":"omnium-folding-backrest","title":"Omnium Folding Backrest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmnium Folding Backrest — passenger capability when you need it, out of the way when you don't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome days the front rack carries a child. Other days it carries crates, boxes, a week of shopping or a parcel that needs the full length of the platform. The Folding Backrest is Omnium's answer to that rhythm: a full-size passenger backrest that folds flat against the rack in seconds, without tools and without ever leaving the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the classic Back Rest is a fixed installation you fit at the start of the season and remove at the end, this version is built around transitions. Release the two locking plungers, drop the backrest to 0°, and the platform is clear. Raise it back to 110°, lock the pivots, and your passenger has the same supportive padded backrest, nylon armrests and seatbelt. Same protection, different tempo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo positions, one movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backrest pivots on two aluminium clamps, each fitted with a spring plunger that locks the position mechanically. Retract both plungers, rotate them 90°, move the backrest, then let them re-engage. There are only two positions by design — folded at 0° and open at 110° — so there is no ambiguity about whether the mechanism is properly seated. Both pivots must be locked before riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for daily transitions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds flat in seconds — no tools, no removal from the bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical spring-plunger locking at both pivot points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded backrest panel with nylon armrests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated seatbelt, adjustable to the passenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro bottom cover secured around the rack's transverse webbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide straps routed around the front transverse tube for lateral stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Folding Backrest mounts to the Omnium front rack and is compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCargo Classic, Cargo WiFi, Cargo V3, Cargo V3.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-Max Classic, Mini-Max WiFi, Mini-Max V3, Mini-Max V3.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not compatible with the Omnium Nano or the CXC. If your bike runs the V2 \/ Dual-Axis webbing, the rack can stay on the frame during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation calls for 4 mm and 6 mm Allen keys. The transverse and longitudinal webbing straps are repositioned, the side pieces are clamped to the rack, and the side straps are tensioned around the front transverse tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM8 clamp bolts: 5 Nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden pivot bolts: 4 Nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth spring plungers fully engaged before every ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeatbelt always fastened and adjusted to the passenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeating area designed for children of approximately 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever exceed the maximum load rating of the rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep fingers, clothing and straps clear of the pivot areas when folding. Inspect bolts, padding and the locking mechanism regularly, and clean and grease the clamps and plungers periodically so the movement stays smooth. Full installation and maintenance instructions are supplied with the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: aluminium clamps and frame, nylon armrests and fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositions: folded 0° \/ open 110°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking: two mechanical spring plungers, rotated 90° to release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque values: M8 clamp bolts 5 Nm, hidden pivot bolts 4 Nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools required for installation: 4 mm and 6 mm Allen keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: folding backrest frame, padding, nylon armrests, seatbelt, bottom cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Omnium Cargo and Mini-Max (Classic, WiFi, V3, V3.1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger age: approximately 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this replace the classic Omnium Back Rest?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Omnium offers the two side by side. The classic Back Rest gives a more fixed, enclosed setup and stays where you put it. The Folding Backrest is for riders who alternate between passengers and cargo and want that switch to take seconds. Both mount to the same Omnium front rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich Omnium bikes does it fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCargo Classic, Cargo WiFi, Cargo V3 and Cargo V3.1, plus Mini-Max Classic, Mini-Max WiFi, Mini-Max V3 and Mini-Max V3.1. It does not fit the Nano or the CXC. If you are unsure which generation your bike is, send us the frame number and our team at L'Hirondelle Bike Shop in Meppel will confirm it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size passenger is it designed for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seating area is designed for children of approximately 5 to 8 years, with a seatbelt that adjusts to the child. Younger children who cannot sit unsupported are better served by a dedicated child seat — the Thule Yepp Maxi with the Omnium adapter is the usual solution. Whatever the setup, the maximum load rating of the rack must never be exceeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need tools to fold it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Folding and unfolding is entirely tool-free: retract the two spring plungers, rotate them 90°, move the backrest, and let them lock again. The 4 mm and 6 mm Allen keys are only needed for the initial installation and for periodic maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it repairable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The construction is bolted aluminium, and the clamps can be taken apart for cleaning and greasing — which is exactly what to do if the movement becomes stiff or the plungers stop running freely. One important exception: the spring plungers are bonded into the aluminium clamps and are not removable, so they should never be unscrewed. Padding, armrests and seatbelt are wearing parts we can source for you from Meppel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54748868247893,"sku":"1001046134","price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9387\/9893\/files\/OMNIUM_2026_TILTING_BACKREST_-1.jpg?v=1787670441","url":"https:\/\/hirondellebikeshop.com\/products\/omnium-folding-backrest","provider":"Hirondelle Bike Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}