One of the more innovative mini panniers on the market are back in stock at Outer Shell Adventure. The Pico Panniers ($220 pair) mount to standard bottle cage or 3-up cargo mounts with a polycarbonate panel that offers rigidity to the bags as well. Available from a plethora of colors and shipping from Outer Shell today!
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Falconer Cycles Now Offers Titanium Frames: A Look at Cameron’s Hardtail Touring Bike and Rack
Falconer Cycles is now making titanium frames and last weekend, he unveiled a stunning titanium hardtail touring bike to John…
For creatives – be it sculptors or painters – expanding into other mediums is often fulfilling and cathartic. Learning new methodologies and processes keeps makers engaged with their work. Lots of bicycle fabricators start out TIG welding steel frames and, later, expand into working with titanium. This offers new horizons for not only the brand but also for loyal followers to access a superior material.
Cameron Falconer is the latest builder to be documented here expanding into titanium from steel. While in Southern Arizona last weekend, John caught up with Cam who showcased a titanium hardtail touring bike with a custom titanium rack. This was “John’s modern bike shoot of the year” as he put it excitedly and you can see why below…
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Radar Roundup: Archibald Cycles AC1 Pre-Order, Outershell DHB Rando UL, Kittenpacking Shirts, Dynaplug Air Improvement, Velo Orange Removable Faceplate Quill Stem, PARAÍSO, and Peaks Bruno Peaks
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Modern Musettes: A Roundup of Handmade Sling Bags From Albion Cycling, Outer Shell, Swift Industries/Camp and Go Slow, Tangente Atelier, Team Dream, and Tunitas Creative
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.
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Radar Roundup: Crust Bikes Geared Wombat, Apidura Packable Visibility Vest, TranzX EDP01 Wireless Dropper, Outer Shell Mini Bar Bag, Summer Rides, and Bike Shops Are Changing
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Radar Roundup: Outer Shell Randonneur Ultralight, Lithic Gravel and MTB Forks, Circles and Bassi Bikes, Sensus Crüe Pedals, and Jenn Jackson Floats
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Radar Roundup: State Bicycle Co. Carbon All-Road, Gravel Adventure Field Guide Bellingham, Outer Shell Magic Musette, Go Bikepacking Giveaway, New MTB Trails in Page, AZ, and Will This Helmet Get $1M on Kickstarter
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Radar Roundup: Rivendell Silver Returns, Bike Friday Haul-A-Day Cargo Bike, Mission Workshop Pro Tech, Outer Shell Magic Musette, H&M Cycling Kits, and Inside the Veneto Trail
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Radar Roundup: Oveja Negra x Gravel Adventure Field Guide, Back Hand Bikes Fist Stem, Cascada Trail Lightweight Long Sleeve, Unit 2.cc, Alone Enough, Outer Shell Story, and Pictish Trail
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Radar Roundup: Outer Shell Everyday Tote, Industry Nine Fatbike Hubs, Thru-Axle Caps, Cascada Ultralight Vest, Paul’s New (Old) Bikes, and 1982 Salsa #5
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Radar Roundup: Crust Bikes Scapebot, 1Up Anodized, Open x Rene Herse, Outer Shell Cow Bags, Spurcycle Fall, RADshare Fall Classic, and Race Face Era Crank
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Josh’s Amigo Bug Out feat. Ingrid Drivetrain, MRP Baxter Fork, and Industry Nine UL250 Wheelset
Earlier this year, I purchased a Bug Out, the new “stock” steel frame offering from Zach Small’s framebuilding operation Amigo Frameworks. While visiting Zach in Nashville, we spent a few days building it up in his shop before heading out for first impressions on some springtime Middle Tennessee mixed-terrain riding at the Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering. Since then, I’ve put hundreds of miles on the Bug Out and swapped components a few times to get it where it is now—an intersection of pure enjoyment and mechanical perfection. Genre-wise, this bike pushes a lot of boundaries, and I’m not sure what it is: Dropbar MTB? Adventure bike? ATB? Touring bike? Monster Gravel? At some point, labels stopped mattering, and I realized this might be the most fun bike I’ve owned. Let’s look at the Bug Out, and some build highlights, in detail below and find out why!
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Radar Roundup: Aldr Works, New Outer Shell Handlebar Bag, Acid Contrast 44RN, Troy Lee Designs, Argyll & The Isles, and Brooke Anderson x Esperanto
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Radar Roundup: Wombat, Expé, Squidcross, Wild About Bikepacking, and Outer Shell
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A Detailed Look at the New Outer Shell Camera Straps
Photographers can be a stubborn bunch when it comes to their affinities for particular camera brands, formats, processing methods, etc. For me, camera straps are no different; once I find one I like, I stick with it. Admittedly, I have a lot of cameras and, for the most part, favorite straps for each.
I recently swapped out the straps on my most heavily-used analog cameras for two new rope straps from San Fransisco-based Outer Shell. I also started using their stabilizing wide strap for my primary digital camera setup, which I often cross-body carry while riding. Continue reading below for my thoughts on how these straps stack up in comparison to what I was previously using.
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Outer Shell Handlebar Bag 2021 Video
Outer Shell’s Handlebar Bag is hands-down our favorite bag for a gravel or road bike. It’s a perfect size, holds all you need, even a small camera, and uses a single hoop closure system. You can read our full thoughts on this bag in our archives but let’s enjoy this new video from the brand first…
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Outer Shell’s Ultra Packable Backpack
Outer Shell is one of our favorite bag makers because they do things just a little differently. Take for instance their new ultra-packable backpacks. These bags are partially made from upcycled sails and have a 14L capacity that packs down into a tiny store pocket. They weigh 64g and are perfect for overnighters and long tours alike.
Outer Shell collaborated with Mafia Bags to source some of the materials from upcycled sails. Note that the cords come in many different colors so expect minor variations in the bag you receive.
Available in three colors and for sale for $70. See more at Outer Shell!
Specs:
-13” x 17” x 4” (14L) // Weight: 2.3oz (64g)
-Internal pocket also stows backpack
-Four external lash loops
-Contoured shoulder straps with padded mesh
-Partially made from upcycled sails
-Water resistant
-Handmade in California
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Kyle From Outer Shell’s 160mm Travel Falconer Hardtail MTB Ultra Light Loaded for the CDT
Northern New Mexico’s section of the Continental Divide Trail is quite the experience and with its popularity, more and more cyclists are coming to New Mexico to ride 70 miles of singletrack over a 90-mile route. One of my friends, Kyle from Outer Shell, recently came through town with his Falconer hardtail to take on the CDT, so I shuttled him to Cumbres Pass and bid adieu. After his trip, I linked back up with him and shot his wild Falconer hardtail, “loaded” for his time on the trail…