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If you have a Rogue Panda Blue Ridge handlebar harness that you’ve tried to run on a drop bar bike, then you know the shifter cable housing and brake lines can interfere with the clamps. Well, have no fear, the wizard Pandas over in Flagstaff, Arizona have figured out a fix! These 3D-printed Drop Bar Blue Ridge shims ($15) allow you to pass your housing and hoses through the clamp, avoiding any interference. Check out more at Rogue Panda.
Santa Fe’s Farewell has opened up a pre-order for its popular Memory Palace handlebar or saddle flap top bag. This bag design was popularized by Carradice in the 1950s, but over the years, they’ve seen a modern resurgence. Farewell’s take keeps it true to the original silhouette while offering a cavernous interior, side pockets, and an array of playful colors. The pre-order is open now, with these 16-liter bags retailing for $240.
Check out more at Farewell.
UK-based Wizard Works brought back its highly reflective Wiz Viz collection for winter riding…
Rogue Panda has overhauled its Alamo Top Tube Bag with a more rigid structure, one-handed zipper access, and sturdy attachments. Let’s check it out…
On his way to last month’s MADE bike show in Portland, OR, following a weekend in Fairfax, CA, for our premier of the Camera Corner documentary, Josh spent an afternoon with long-time friends of the site – artist Chris McNally and designer Jessica Chan of Tunitas Creative – and documented their collaboration on this month’s Group Ride giveaway item.
Below, get to know the San Francisco-based artist/designers and take a detailed look at making one-of-a-kind Day Totes up for grabs this month for Group Ride subscribers, as well as $150 gift cards from our friends at Ripton.
Thornhill Bike is launching with a presale of the Kitloader 70, a semi-rigid, collapsible mountain bike gear bag made with adjustable dividers and premium materials in Asheville, North Carolina. Read on for a closer look at all of the Kitloader 70’s organizational details and to learn more about founder James Leath’s obsessive quest to craft products that will keep his (and your) rides more dialed.
Bay area bag makers ILE teamed up with AFAIC on a lightweight collection of riding staples…
Hungry, an Aussie bagmaker, makes a killer cross-body/shoulder/hip/bum bag called the Big Lunch ($210 AUD). While Cari and John were in Melbourne at MADE OZ, they picked up V 2.70 of this bag and used it on bike rides, bush walks, and city sightseeing. The V 2.70 of the Big Lunch features the Big Fidlock closure system, making entry to the bag a cinch and the massive roll top allows you to stuff it full of all sorts of stuff. Best of all, the straps tuck into the padding and you can mount it to your handlebars with ease. There’s even a secure zippered pouch accessible without having to unroll the roll-top.
All this to say we’ve got a bag problem and Hungry has our fix. Check out the V 2.70 of the Big Lunch at Hungry.
Adventure by Bike just got easier with three all-new Salsa Cycles EXP Series bike bags. The panniers, frame and saddle bags are designed to fit more bikes and more adventures into your life, these bags will see you and your gear through bikepacking races, quick sub-24-hour overnighters, and ends-of-the-Earth bike tours alike. Read on for a look at these three new bags.
Introducing Rapha’s all-new Explore luggage system, which was created for the rigors of bikepacking and adventure riding. Constructed with durable and highly weather-resistant materials. Let’s check out these new bags…
Tailfin Graphic Designer Claire Cartwright brought her creative flair to a brand-new custom pack designed especially for her. Originally a personal project, Claire’s unique designs were so eye-catching that the Tailfin team agreed they deserved to be showcased properly.
And who knows, maybe they’ll make it into production one day… Check out Tailfin’s Bristol office and discover how Claire’s vision came to life and why Tailfin couldn’t resist sharing them at the Bespoked Show in Manchester.
MAAP has teamed up with bicycle portage maker Apidura to create three key bags for long-distance riding. These three ultra-lightweight designs are specially constructed by Apidura to perform in the most testing conditions, with waterproof laminate shells and dirt-resistant materials to enhance durability. Let’s check them out.
London-based bag maker Wizard Works have teamed up with York-based maker-of-things Matty Waudby (Get Mild Matty) for the brand’s fourth collaboration; a limited run of hand-embroidered bags celebrating the lazy days of summer…
Flagstaff, Arizona-based Rogue Panda announced its new Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness ($185) earlier this year, and John has found it to be the most stable handlebar harness yet. Read on for his in-depth review of this lightweight and secure system that eliminates both head tube rub and cable interference.
Tailfin‘s Frame Bag Product Development Story takes you behind the scenes into the design processes that created the new range of frame bags and meets the humans behind the brand…
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…
Camp and Go Slow‘s merch drops always hit the mark, and today, the Doyle, California-based merch company has some fresh merch ready to ship at 12 Noon PST. We got an early look at the goods before the drop so let’s check it out…
As seen in our Sea Otter Classic coverage, ORNOT just released these extremely packable Micro Musettes, made in collaboration with artist Chris Mcnally ($38). The Chris Mcnally Micro Musette is an extremely packable version of the classic cycling accessory. Whether you’re carrying a spare set of clothes, sandwiches for all your friends, or extra shoes, it’s designed to accommodate everything within reason. Roll on over to ORNOT to check them out!
