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Bolt-on frame bags are pretty sweet. They’re secure, reduce frame rub and wear, and offer a clean mounting aesthetic for your bags. Bolting on those bags just got a bit easier with the new Rogue Panda Frame Bag Thumb Screw and Washer set ($3.50 each), just announced today. John’s been using them for a month on his Cotic FlareMax, and they’ve remained tight and rattle-free. Let’s check them out…
San Francisco-based Outer Shell just dropped a limited fabric run for its entire bag line. These bags are all cut and sewn in SF and now come in a duck camo fabric. That includes our favorite on-the-bike camera bag, as well as the brand’s frame bags, saddle packs, and various other smaller items. Roll on over to Outer Shell to check it out.
Apidura just announced its Expedition Front Rack Pack. This is a rack pack offering unique specs in the space. It’s a durable and waterproof pack that attaches to a front rack or basket, providing increased carry capacity for long-distance adventures…
Following Old Man Mountain’s introduction of the Hemlock with Flip fork packs, OMM has made the Flip quick-detach system available to other bag makers. There are five brands in this first batch of bag makers utilizing the system, with more to come. This batch includes bags from Arkel, Jack’s Sacks, Nuke Sunrise, Pizza Box Designs, and last week we looked at San Util. Find more info about each bag below…
Snek Cycling officially launches a new collection of bicycle bags and smart on-bike storage solutions. The collection builds off of Snek’s already established in-line products and bags. This collection includes the following items…
Asheville, North Carolina-based Rockgeist is back to full-on production after Hurricane Helene flooded its production house. That includes the brand’s waterproof line of bike camping and bikepacking bags. Microwave Panniers, Mr. Fusion Seat Packs, Meanwhile Basket Bags, yes, even the beloved 52 Hz Frame Bags are back in production. If you don’t require waterproof bags, then check out their offerings of custom sewn framebags.
The brand could really use a bump in sales to offset the loss from Helene’s damage, so if you’ve been curious about their offerings, now would be a great time to show some love and buy a new bag.
See the full availability at Rockgeist!
If you bought Rogue Panda’s V1 Ripsey and would like to upgrade to the Ripsey V2 seatpost clamp hardware, the Flagstaff-based bag makers want to offer you an upgrade to the new V2 standard. The Pandas really appreciate all of their V1 customers, and are offering this upgrade kit as a below-cost item, so you can upgrade your seat bag without breaking the bank. This upgrade costs $30.
Just like the V2 Ripsey, the retrofit kit comes with shims to fit 25mm and 26mm dropper post stanchions (that covers every 30.9 and 31.6mm dropper post, plus some 34.9), as well as 27.2mm rigid posts. Additional shims are available for all other dropper post sizes and most rigid posts.
P.S. Rogue Panda knows some customers are happy to pay full price and support them, and if that’s you, they recommend adding some Panda Merch to your order instead. They’ve got a pretty full line-up of socks, gloves, shirts – plus new hoodies and hats!
Note: This retrofit kit is being sold below cost and is for existing Ripsey V1 customers only. If Rogue Panda suspects abuse (i.e. using it for another seat bag or your own design) they will cancel your order and mail you bamboo scraps instead.
Check out more at Rogue Panda!
Old Man Mountain Racks used to only make racks, hence the name. But they’re swiftly transforming into a full-service cargo company. Their quick-release Hemlock bags and FLiP system are innovative parts of that transformation, and Travis has spent a few months flipping its switches.
London-based Wizard Works has a few announcements today. The Shazam bag was recently renamed to Badjelly. There’s also a bigger size now, 19 L, and it’s completely waterproof…
John’s been testing out the all-new Outer Shell Mega Bar Bag since his trip to the Bay Area this spring. This innovative bag features a hidden, bent aluminum sheet for support, and it is surprisingly resilient. Let’s check it out…
To celebrate 20 years in its city, NYC Velo has gotten together with some of its favorite local partners, Type 3 & Peels NYC, to produce a limited run of 20 Musette bags ($75)…
Cycles Manivelle, French framebuilders, just unveiled an all-new bag design from its shop, the La Grande Banane (175,00€ – 190,50€). This bag attaches securely to the handlebars and can be worn as a shoulder/cross-body bag or a large hip bag…
Bristol-based Tailfin has been building its line of frame storage since 2022. In that time, the brand has introduced two downtube bags, eight top tube bags, and nine frame bags. Now, the makers of waterproof bags for touring and bikepacking races introduces the latest addition to its frame cargo lineup: the Rear Top Tube Bag…
The ultimate retro tech fabric, UltraGrid, is now available as a mini collection of summer favorites by London bag maker Wizard Works…
Two of our favorite brands, Outer Shell and Campandgoslow, have teamed up for a bag collaboration. Let’s check it out…
Memphis, Tennessee-based Farther Bag Co just announced the return of the Psychic Medium ($120) handlebar bag. The bag maker made some small tweaks to the bag’s lid so it sits a little nicer and is easier to open and close, making for less-clunky corners. Another update is that all the high-stress areas are bar-tacked now. The Psychic Medium is a handlebar bag that fits in the “ever ride” category and measures 10.5″ x 5.5″ x 6.5″.
On top of the Psychic Medium, Farther also restocked: Little Tubes, Stem Bags, Everyday Crossbody, Parachute Packs, and Dangler Pro.
Check it all out at Farther Bag Co!
Our buddy Eric from Farewell Bags here in Santa Fe just announced the brand’s all-new Handlebar Roll bag and some restocks on classic designs. Let’s check them out.
After Hurricane Helene damaged its shop, Rockgeist is looking to rebuild. To kick off its fundraiser efforts, they’ve released a Hurricane Helene Relief shirt…
