Bikes are a great way to get from A to B, but they don’t have much in the way of on-board storage. Panniers are one option, but they come with added bulk and weight, while riding around with a rucksack means a sweaty back. The solution is Restrap’s 10-litre bar pack, a compact but sturdy storage pack with two waterproof, roll-top compartments. An adjustable headtube retention system guarantees a secure fit to your bike, while foam spacers and spring-loaded cam locks make sure it’ll stay firmly fixed to your handlebars. You can kinda think of it as the bike equivalent of a car glovebox – the ideal companion for shop runs, long day rides and off-road adventures alike. And like all Restrap kit, it is handmade in the brand’s Yorkshire workshop
When self-professed ‘tight Yorkshireman’ Nathan Hughes couldn’t find decent pedal straps for his bike, he knuckled down and built them himself. With a single sewing machine in a back bedroom, Restrap was born. From those humble origins, the brand has grown into a close-knit team of machinists, designers, family and friends, all of whom are fiercely proud of the brand’s Yorkshire roots. The mantra is simple: “design, build, ride”. As such, Restrap’s product range now includes everything that a discerning cyclist might need for their daily commute, weekend cycle tour or round-the-world bikepacking expedition. And it’s all made by hand, in the UK, using the highest-quality components, sustainable materials and local labour.