Over in the Bags by Bird “In Stock Now” section, there are two new merch items, the Lightning Bolt Hat ($25) and Lightning Bolt Shirt ($22), both modeled by our buddy Hubert. Roll on over to BxB to check them out!
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Bags by Bird Side Bustle Pannier
Bags by Bird has been on a roll in 2024 with new bag models, the latest being the Side Bustle Pannier ($125 each) These made-to-order bags are designed for both on and off-road touring. Let’s check them out…
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Bags by Bird Made to Order Tail Grab Handlebar Bag
The Tail Grab ($105) is a smaller handlebar bag with a rando-style opening (opens toward rider), making access quick and comfortable. An additional front slip stretch pocket is perfect for carrying sunscreen, gloves, and snacks. Bags by Bird just announced these new bags in a made-to-order (currently 4-6 weeks lead time*) production style, so we reached out for the 411…
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Bags by Bird: Limited Goldback Bags in Oak Camo
Pardon our late-night post, but these bags are too good not to give some love. We’re big fans of camo-printed bags, and this limited edition Goldback bag from Bags by Bird has caught our eye…
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Properly Tall: Bags By Bird Right Height Bag Review
Jay Ritchey of Bags By Bird (BXB) recently started offering custom bags not only for fabric choice and all the usual options but also specifically tailored to the height of your bars and your desired width. For riders with a lot of front-end real estate or those with a minimal amount, this can be an amazing way to maximize your gear space. In true BXB fashion, the bag looks incredible and functions equally beautifully.
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Bags By Bird Better Half Framebag: Review and Mini Shop Visit
Filling a niche for pre-made frame bags for bikes with non-sloping top tubes, the Bags By Bird Better Half fits where many other bags won’t. The bag comes in two sizes as well as two lengths and is available in a multitude of fabric and color options. Spoiler alert, I think the Better Half is a home run. It is stylish, utilizes an innovative flap closure system, and is made right here in Tucson, AZ.
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Bags by Bird: Teardrop Handlebar Bag
Jay Ritchey’s bag company, Bags by Bird, launched earlier this month with the Goldback saddle pack, a modern spin on a classic bag design. BXB just announced their new Teardrop Handlebar Bag, designed for dirt drops, or other handlebars with flare. The bag’s unique profile allows for maximum portage storage with drops, keeping to a tapered design. Naturally, it won’t fit on all drops, so check out the dimensions at Bags by Bird before ordering!
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Bags by Bird: Goldback Bag
Bags by Bird is a side project of Jay from JayBird films. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Jay makes beautiful videos, most notably El Silencio, a project with Tumbleweed Bikes. On these intense bikepacking trips, Jay was testing out his prototype bag, and working on launching his company, Bags by Bird, or BXB for short. His flagship bag is the Goldback, available in a variety of sizing and material options and made one at a time by Jay. See the Goldback bags at Bags by Bird.
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Radar Roundup: Bicycle Nomad Collection, Lachy CTR, BagsXBird, Patagonia Bikes, the Whole Process, and Trophy Cup Returns!
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Bags X Bird: Better Half Frame Bag
Sometimes you want a framebag and a water bottle cage and that’s ok. The Better Half Frame Bag solves this problem with a new Fidlock magnetic closure system. These bags are designed to fit gravel bikes with about 10º or less of top tube slope. If you’re not sure what your top tube slope is, go to our friends at BIKE INSIGHTS and search for your bike, your top tube slope will be in the geometry info.
The Better Half Frame Bag comes in two sizes, designed to fit various headtube lengths.
Small: likely in the 46cm-58cm frame size range with head tube lengths around 75-170 millimeters. 2.5″ or less of the head tube between the top tube and down tube.
Large: frames in the 58cm-63cm range, with 180-230-ish millimeter head tubes. 3-4.5″ of head tube between the top tube and down tube.
These bags are made in Atlanta, come in a variety of colors, and are shipping today from BagsxBird.
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Not About Bikes: 2023 Bikepacking Summit and DangerBird Ride
With its mixed-surface riding through four distinct sections of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument that surrounds Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Monumental Loop has plenty of spice—and not just from the chile you’ll find in Hatch. Every fall, the Loop’s organizers extend an open invitation for cyclo-tourists to come experience the 250-mile desert figure eight as part of the Dangerbird group ride event. This year’s rolling extravaganza was a coupled with the Bikepacking Summit, which Daniel Zaid attended and reports on below…
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Thread Lightly: Seven Things I Learned While Making My Own Bicycle Framebags
After the apocalypse, I’m pretty sure society could learn to rebuild if we just get the Youtube servers back online. When I needed to install a new starter in my Tacoma, Youtube was there. When I needed to safely remove some stitches after knee surgery, Youtube was there. And when I couldn’t wait the six weeks or spend the $200 to have a custom frame bag made, Youtube was there.
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Bluebird Skies and Blazing Rides: The 2022 East Texas Showdown
The East Texas Showdown is a bikepacking event founded last year by Patrick Farnsworth, notoriously known as the host of the Bikes or Death podcast. The event includes two distance options: the 380-mile SHOWdown or the 280-mile SLOWdown. With the event’s theme revolving around the community, the offer of two distances provides intrigue to both seasoned and newer bikepackers.
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Radar Roundup: Search and State Spring Colors, Chrome Bike Bags, Spencer’s ’83 Stumpy, and Paris-Roubaix Femmes Grit & Grace
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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The Kids Are Alright: Eric’s Tour of the North Loop on the Dangerbird
My roommate, Austin, and I are discussing Ryan Van Duzer’s YouTube channel over coffee when there’s a knock at the front door. It’s my dad and my sister Paulina—they just made it back from dropping off her Subaru in Hatch, NM. I’ve been trying to get Austin into bike touring but he’s racing enduro today, leaving the rest of us Burnsides to rush out of here and join in on the Dangerbird. For the uninitiated, the Dangerbird is a desert celebration that takes place on the Monumental Loop, a 245-mile figure-eight track that tags all the desert peaks surrounding Las Cruces, New Mexico. The event draws in bikers and ultrarunners from all over, with the figure eight starting and ending in the city’s downtown square.
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Radar Roundup: State Offers Affordable AXS Builds, OneUp Long/Short Droppers, Nightbird x Rogue Panda, and WallRides
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Snowbirding in Southern Arizona and Riding the Santa Rita East Adventure Route
Birds, whales, pronghorn, and butterflies, among other animals, all have migration patterns. They spend their summers in warmer climates, but once the mercury beings to drop, they head south in hopes of finding warmer temperatures. I don’t blame them one bit for avoiding the cold. As a Colorado resident, I tire rather quickly of snow and spending more than fifteen minutes getting dressed to go on a ride. Shoe covers, while invaluable in the winter, are loathsome to put on over cleats.
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Buckhorn Bags’ Panniers Are Available for Pre-Order Now
Buckhorn Bags‘ new panniers, which we reviewed and then took on the Dangerbird immediately following that review, are now available for pre-order for a December delivery. These waxed canvas, minimal but tough panniers retail for $295 and can be ordered today in limited quantities. Read our review first and then head on over to Buckhorn for ordering…
