Been working on an overhaul to the handle bar systems for a while now. Starting fresh with a modular approach, you can mix and match as needed to fit storage needs and budget. Here’s what’s coming: The Harness: The original “bag that’s not a bag” is getting a face lift, we worked with a foam … [ Read More ]

Been working through quite a few frame bags lately, here are some of the highlights: This one is a bit over the top, and although simple in appearance it has most of the features in my book of tricks: Another big bag with a tapered width front section: Bag for a Kent Eriksen 29er: Bag … [ Read More ]

Efforts to green the company are well underway. The most recent project to reduce waste and keep trash out of the landfill is called “The Spool Program.” It all starts here – 16 oz. of nylon thread all goes into bags. What’s left is that wasteful non-recyclable spool… A quick toss in the yard and … [ Read More ]

The 2010 Banff Canada to Mexican border race along the Great Divide route started this morning. Follow along here (among other places!): http://tourdivide.org/leaderboard 24 riders – half of the starting field, are decked out with bags made here. Best of luck to everyone!

Welcome to the new website! You might be thinking “what happened to Epic Designs”? Little trademark dispute . . . led to a name change. Epic Designs is no more. It was hard to swallow and a stressful couple of months, but we’ve embraced the change and used it as an opportunity to kick it … [ Read More ]

Making a versatile, somewhat universal rectangle shaped frame bag that can fit a variety of bikes has been kicked around in my mind for a long time. To add a little extra oomph to the re-branding and web site launch, Tangle bags are now available. We have a small stock of the mountain size and … [ Read More ]

Julie and I headed out beach biking for the weekend along the Kenai peninsula coast. Nice gravel, bluebird weather and campfires on the beach. Beach riding is fun… you should try it. More photos on Bikepacking.net.

Jeff Kerkove pimped his bike out for this year’s Colorado Trail Race. More photos on his blog here.

Steve Fasbinder and his buddy are heading out to traverse Canyonlands via the Needles District ending in Page, Arizona using Alpacka packrafts and Surly Karate Monkeys. Something like a 16-day expedition. They will need to carry a few days of water at some points. It’s awesome to see out-of-the-box trip ideas combining mountain bikes, packrafts … [ Read More ]

Freak of nature Kurt Refsnider (2nd place 2009 Tour Divide) recently slayed the complete border to border Arizona trail, which included an up-and-down traverse of the Grand Canyon! Congratulations Kurt! You rock! Kurt’s feedback on the bags: “The new bags you made for me are absolutely perfect. After a week on the AZT, I have … [ Read More ]