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…
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An Afternoon with Artist Chris McNally and Jessica Chan of Tunitas Creative
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.
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Thornhill Bike Launches With the Kitloader 70 Mountain Bike Gear Bag
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.
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ILE X AFAIC
Bay area bag makers ILE teamed up with AFAIC on a lightweight collection of riding staples…
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Hungry the Big Lunch V 2.70 Hip/Shoulder Bag
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.
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Salsa Updates the EXP Bike Bag Line with Panniers, Saddle Bags, and More
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.
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Rapha’s New Explore Luggage
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…
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Have Some Colour With Your Tailfin 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.
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Apidura for MAAP
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.
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Wizard Works and Get Mild Matty Lil Presto Barrel Bags
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…
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Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness Review: Shred-Ready
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.
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Tailfin’s Frame Bag Product Development Story
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…
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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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Camp and Go Slow Spring ’24 Drop
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…
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ORNOT Chris Mcnally Micro Musette
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!
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Ruthworks to Close in May, Discounting Entire Catalog
San Francisco-based bag maker Ruthworks announced on its Instagram today that it will be closing in May. To ease the pain of shuttering its bag-making enterprise, Ely announced that he has a 40% off sale going on…
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Cedaero Bar Hopper V2 Pack
Cedaero’s Bar Hopper handlebar pack is now a little bit better, these simple bags keep your burritos, small electronics, an extra layer, and whatever else within close reach on the front of your bike’s handlebars…
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Revelate Designs Nook Frame Bag Review: Cram and Jam
Ever intrigued by various ways to get stuff off his back and onto his bikes, John has been using the Nook frame bag ($50) from Revelate Designs on some full-suspension bikes this spring and has a quick review for us today. These little bags are an easy way to shift goods from your back to your bike. Let’s check out more below.