Dropracks ‘Sport’ Roof Loading System

The Dropracks Sport is a roof rack system, that supports lifting heavy loads up to 75kg using a cranking- and sliding action. By a few turns of a handle, it brings the load down to waist or chest height, still with a horizontal loading platform. It has an effective loading width of 130cm, offering plenty of place to load up to 4 bikes! The Dropracks Sport weighs 27kg and can be used with a standard set of roof rack feet with a T-channel attachment. Any accessory with a standard T-bolt attachment can be fitted on top of the Dropracks Sport. (Kayak carriers, bike carriers, roof boxes, et cetera.) https://youtu.be/g9dXlT2xJa0

Airwings Systems Expleto Seatpost Suspension

Bike packing, touring and other non-hardcore sports bikes are usually Hardtail, rather than Full Suspension (front and rear shocks) bikes. Hardtail bikes have front suspension which delivers comfort on trails and speed on city streets. If used for road, path, trail, the weight and inefficiency of rear suspension is not useful. I do like the comfort of the rear suspension though. This is why I use the Airwings Systems Expleto Seat post Suspension. These seat posts protect from harmful and unpleasant shocks. In this range of products, they offer seat posts for particular uses. These posts can be retrofitted to almost any bicycle due to the design. My Expleto Travel model is designed to offer a comfortable and healthy ride, even on long trips. It uses a ball bearing system with three adjustable industrial steel springs and weighs 782 grams.
The proven and patented AIRWINGS suspension is enhanced by a high-tech damper. This combines gas spring technology with oil damping: the stronger the shock and vibration, the higher the damping effect. In this way, even hard impacts and harmful vibrations are effectively absorbed and the counter-movement is harmonised by the damper.

Airbell Hidden AirTag Holders

Slottr

The Slottr is one of the slimmest and most unobtrusive AirTag mounts on the market. The Slottr can be mounted on any bike with a standard bottle cage. Thanks to its special design, Slottr can also be mounted (depending on the bike frame) with countersunk screws and an extra flat structure.

Airbell

The Airbell smart bike bell with AirTag hiding place. The simple, safe and inconspicuous hiding place for your Apple AirTag on your bike. 85 dB loud, can also be officially used for e-bikes.

Geosmina Bags

Geosmina produces hardcore ultralight bike packing components to be used in tough conditions, in any weather and will fit almost any bike. Allow me to rave:
Now, these aren’t the usual ‘fancy, colourful, trendy, fashionable, showy’ bike packs. These are the packs that you’ll get to do the tough stuff. They’ll take a punch. They will add practical functionality to a bike. They will not interfere with the bike’s mechanical parts. They fit well and they are easy to adjust and use. These packs are for serious bikers, doing serious bike packing (and, imho, very reasonably priced).
The materials used are PVC-free and recyclable. These ultralight materials are highly resistant to abrasion, water and ultraviolet rays. Serious attention and know-how is put into the details like the waterproof zippers, Y-shaped seals, hypalon inserts, heat-sealed seams, et cetera. Most of their products are 100% waterproof, two of them are water resistant. (no IP-ratings are given.)

Large top tube bag. Offering plenty of packing space, this bag will carry my mobile, camera, tools and/or snacks. It is waterproof (probably IP55/IP56) and fitted with an easy to operate zipper. It mounts effortless onto almost any bike and any tube size. It has a removable inner pouch in a yellow contrasting colour (so it’s easier to find stuff in dimmed light). This little pack is an eye-catcher!

The Handlebar bag has 10 litres of waterproof (probably IP68 submersible) capacity to keep dry clothes, valuables like car keys and other water-sensitive items. It’s a very strong bag, that will fit any bike. It’s reinforced in strategic places and all components are durable and tough. It looks great as well!

*Still on my Geosmina-wishlist are the 10* litre Seat bag and a pair of awesome Cargo Cage fork bags that, mounted on their Anything Cages, will add another 8 *liters of waterproof storage*!

Ass Savers Mudguards & Fenders, Detour Edition

Ass Saver Big
The Fendor Bendor
The Mudder Mini
Purist bottle

These are my awesome Ass Saver Mudguards & Fenders in the Detour Edition. Using origami principles, the Ass Saver Flip-Tip system allows you to securely fasten the Ass Saver to the bike with a simple flip of the tip, just like a cycling cap. Unlocking is the reverse. This system is pre-folded to achieve locking mechanisms, self centring abilities, spring loading and material endurance.
Most bike packing gear is not 100% waterproof and a good set of fenders can save you from the misery of having a wet sleeping bag or clothes at the end of the day. Even if your gear is fully waterproof, you will appreciate the lack of mud on your bags when you stop to get a jacket out or when you bring them into the tent after a rough day in the saddle. The full kit adds less than 85 grams to your total weight, making it ideal for ultralight bike packing.

The Ass Saver Big attaches to the front saddle rails only, ahead of the seat post attachment, which makes them self centring and fit a wide range of saddles. They will co-exist with many saddle bags.

The Fendor Bendor is strong enough to handle really muddy conditions but flexible enough to not break while being bashed around. Mounted close to the rear tyre it will protect a saddle bag as well as the rider from road muck and water. It attaches to virtually any bike in seconds, without the use of tools.

**Ideal for bikepacking and gravel biking.**

The Mudder Mini offers minimal interference while protecting what is important. Not only is your headset and face protected but it will also do a very good job of keeping your handlebar bag clean and dry.