The Radavist

If you follow Ron’s Bikes on YouTube and are subscribed to their newsletter, then you have already hear but Arya and Ronnie closed their Nutmeg Needleworks factory. We won’t go into the details, that’s why we’re sharing the video, and it’s best to hear if from the bare-chested horse’s mouth anyway. Although, this paragram hit hard:

“So if you purchased any of the small or big things (frames especially) off the site in the past 2 months, we can’t thank you enough. you have kept us floating and out of debt through all of this. We are so lucky to have an established brand, and so many of you with such good taste!”

As a small, independent operation, we back this wholly. Thank you to everyone who has supported Ron’s Bikes and yeah, The Radavist over these past few months!

Designed for the Allygn Components Grill Rack, the Gramm Tourpacking Grill Bag is a state-of-the-art rando bag that allows rapid access on the go…

Today our friends at Silca launch their first collection of fastpacking adventure bags, the Grinta bags. This thoughtfully designed set, comprised of a handlebar bag and a roll top seat pack, embodies Silca’s commitment to performance, functionality, and rider experience, catering to both competition and casual exploration.

Switch Industries just announced its newest bag, the Gemini Cargo Pack ($70). Read on for more information.

A study in materials, textures, and composition, ILE’s Blackout Patchwork collection features tonal renditions of ILE shop favorites. The brand’s latest bag is a Laptop Bag…

Berlin-based bag makers Gramm Tourpacking just announced the inclusion of custom Mini Wedge frame bags (129€) to the brand’s offerings. These bags are designed to wedge in against your head tube and attach to the down tube and top tube of your bike. They’re available in a variety of materials and colors, so roll on over to Gramm Tourpacking to see all the options.

Our friends at Dark Realm just announced a “One-Off” section in their webshop, filled with all kinds of fun color and pattern combinations…

Mission Workshop’s Transit Duffle (27L $320) is an exemplary bag  design, allowing for quick and easy attachment to a bicycle portage rack or just to be used as a standard day bag for quick travel plans or carrying a laptop around. This week, Mission announced a larger bag within the Transit family dubbed the Mass Transit Duffle (33L $ 325) with 25% more carrying capacity…

Realm, makers of fun, hand-dyed bicycle portage, just announced its popular Wald Basket Bag ($140), which comes in two new colors: Southern Sunset and Beach Sand…

We love bags. Often times we lose track of our bags when they’ve gotten stuffed into other bags, then tossed in another bag, and crammed into a closet. As such our bag radar is always on and when we see a design we like, we share it here. The latest is from Father Bag Co and its called the Parachute Packable Bag ($67)…

When it comes to bomber products that stand the test of time, it’s hard to beat the 22RE engine from Toyota. Found in 1980s Pickups, these 1,000,000 mile engines last for lifetimes. So it should come as no surprise that when VRNCLR was seeking a name for the brand’s bomber bicycle stem bag, he’d lean on that legacy…

For several months now, Cycles Manivelle has been offering the Alakazam bag from Wizard Works, custom-made to the dimensions of the Manivelle basket with and without. To celebrate this proud collaboration, Manivelle asked Ve, Harry and the Wizard Works team to incorporate one of our favorite raw materials, tarpaulin, into a very, very limited edition of this bag.

We got our first look at the made in Portland, Oregon Sim Works SimLoaders bags during our Chris King Open House Reportage this year and today, the Japanese brand announced the full lineup, coinciding with a completely redesigned Doppo touring bike, now dubbed the Locust and with either 27.5×2.8″ or 29×2.4″ tire clearance!

We first showcased the Doppo when John did a bike tour around Mt. Fuji with the Circles crew back in 2016, so it’s exciting to see the newest permutation of this line. Read on for a complete look at the SimLoaders Bags and the new Doppo Locust below!

Johnstown, PA’s Hope Cyclery teamed up with Ron’s Bikes/Nutmeg Needleworks in Connecticut to develop a collaboration Fab’s Chest pack featuring the Connecticut and Pennsylvania state flower, the Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia). Let’s check out the details and how you can score one below…

I have a bit of a bag problem. I really like sling bags and use them all the time. They are lightweight and unobtrusive; perfect for carrying compact items and extra clothing. In recent years, cycling and adjacent bag makers have put their own spins on the classic sling “musette” bag design to enhance functionality with stabilizing straps, extra pockets, and more. Since they are usually relatively affordable I’ll pick them up when I’m traveling as functional souvenirs.

While not in any way a comprehensive list (that would be difficult as there are LOTS of options out there), this roundup features bags I’ve acquired in person from Albion Cycling, Outer Shell, Swift Industries/Camp and Go Slow, Tangente Atelier, Team Dream, and Tunitas Creative.