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Upgrade your ride with a touch of sophistication. This handcrafted leather bag is designed specifically to fit your Surly rear rack (sold separately). It offers practical storage for your essentials, keeping your bike organized, all while adding a timeless, elegant touch.
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Bikepacking is a fun way to escape for a long trip or just for an overnight with your gear on your bike. We like to go on adventures frequently and do a lot of short trips for just one or two nights from the bike shop. There is not a right way or a wrong to go bikepacking because everyone and every bike are different. Every place to go is different, meals are different for all of us and how we get to the trails or roads is different.
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By Maxwell Lehrich. The hour I touched down in Los Angeles California, was the same hour I would be preparing for what would soon be my first bikepacking trip. I arrived at Topanga Outpost, we immediately looked through Chris' checklist of packing supplies, we packed food to cook, cooking supplies, basic toiletries, tents/hammocks, as well as some other camping essentials, but most importantly, water, lots of it.
Continue readingWe are one of Surly's oldest stocking dealers in So Cal and US. We love Surly because they love everything creative, think outside the box and are quirky in their own way. We also love Surly for believing and delivering these core values in their products - reliability, utility and versatility. At TCO, all bike purchase comes with a professional fitting for the best frame fit and comfort. Visit our Surly page.
Leather is basically animal skin that's been treated to make it durable and long-lasting. You've seen it in jackets, shoes, or even furniture. There are different grades of leather, like full-grain, which is the top layer and considered the best quality. Then there's top-grain, which is similar but might have some imperfections. Lower grades include split leather and bonded leather, which are made from the lower layers or scraps. Learn more about leather basics.
We love everything handmade. We've been a fan of Fat Chance bikes and got to know Chris Chance who designs and handcrafts legendary frames like the Yo Eddy. Recently we ran into Celilo Cycles, a small frame builder also from Oregon, who makes beautiful frames out of wood and carbon. Visit our shop to see them in person or learn more about their handmade frames here.
If you have a dream bike in mind to build from the frame up, or simply want to swap out the handlebar to something more comfortable, we can work with you to tailor the bike to fit your needs. With over two decades of experience working with various frame manufacturers and quality components, we will ensure your next bike creation is made with high degree of aesthetics and functions. Make an appointment or visit our Custom Builds page for more info.
