Tailfin just announced its Bar Cage, a handlebar cradle system that can be used with a snap-in Bar Cage Bag or your favorite dry bag. The Bar Cage differs from other products on the market, as it features integrated mounts for your lights and GPS units. Let’s check it out…
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King of Chaos | Ultra Cycling’s Unlikely Hero: Justinas Leveika

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Cotic is Selling the Tailfin Sea Otter FlareMAX
Remember that sweet one-off Custom Cotic x Tailfin FlareMAX from our Sea Otter Reportage that was decked out with all the Tailfin gear? Well, Cotic is selling it as a complete at a discounted price of £6499…

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Tailfin Rear Top Tube Bag Expands Top Tube Storage
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…
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Routes of Opportunity- Tiger Head Mountain Loop
Sam Rice, seasoned adventurer, dedicated route builder and part of the team behind the Tiger Head Mountain Loop, shares insights from crafting a sustainable bikepacking route that connects travellers with Thailand’s remote landscapes while supporting local communities.

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2025 Bespoked UK Day 02: Alonukis, BTR, Cotic, Feather, Rasch, Sideways, Stayer, Tailfin, Ted James
Bespoked UK has long been on John’s “must-see” list of framebuilder showcases, and this year, he finally got to attend the UK event. Read on for a jam-packed gallery, oozing with fillets, finishes, and more from some of his favorites during day 02 at the 2025 Bespoked UK!

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2025 Sea Otter Classic: Tailfin Equipped Cotic FlareMAX with Hope Tech
Alongside our bigger 2025 Sea Otter Classic showcase posts, we’re highlighting some bikes that caused pause for John and Spencer at the show. Today, we’re checking out this stunning Cotic FlareMax with Tailfin bags and Hope Tech components. Read on for John’s words and photos below…

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Tailfin Bar Bag System: Long Term Review
Last year the UK’s Tailfin released their handlebar bag system. It ambitiously combined an accessory mount and waterproof handlebar roll into one clean package. There are many details to unpack, then repack, then unpack again, so goes bikepacking. Read on for Spencer and Austin’s thoughts on the sharp end of bikepacking bag innovation below…

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2025 Sea Otter Classic Radar Roundup: New Drops from Tailfin, Stinner, DT Swiss, Salsa, RockShox, Moots, and More!
With so many products being announced at the beginning of Sea Otter Classic this year, we decided to roll as many of them as possible into one Radar Roundup post for you. Enjoy the deluge of new releases!

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Bike Hacks: Bikepacking Gear for Hardtails
Hardtails may be the odd ducks of the bike industry, but Hailey Moore thinks that bikepacking might be their perfect niche. The only hang-up is packing them. In this latest Bike Hacks installment, Hailey shares some tips for how to maximize carrying capacity while minimizing negative bike-handling effects with the best bikepacking gear for hardtails she’s found.

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Tailfin Shop Visit: Move Fast and Make Things
Founded in 2014 by engineer and entrepreneur Nick Broadbent, UK-based Tailfin has established itself as a market leader in the bikepacking equipment sector and one of the fastest-growing companies in cycling at a time when other segments of the industry have been struggling. Having recently relocated to a larger workshop in Bristol to accommodate their scaling operations, local contributor Joe Sasada paid them a visit to uncover the secret to their success and hear what’s next for this exciting brand…

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Introducing Tailfin’s Long Top Tube Bag
Josh Bryceland, yes that Josh Bryceland, lands the biggest catch of his life, reeling in a whopper of the new Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag. After years of prototyping, testing and refining Tailfin is launching its newest essential bag range. Check out more at Tailfin.

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Petor’s Favourite Products, Rides, and More From 2024
Last but not least and perhaps maybe the best for last is Petor‘s Favourite Products, Rides, and More From 2024. Read on as our intrepid Gonzo journalist, and owner of BESPOKED reflects on his year one clever quip at a time…
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Maverick by Necessity: Tailfin Bar Bag Development
Maverick by Necessity is a documentary film following Tailfin‘s development of its new Bar Bag…

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Introducing New Tailfin Bar Bag Systems
Today, Tailfin are announcing new bar bag systems for both drop and flat handlebars. The bags are available with a WaveLock closure for drop bars or a traditional roll-and-buckle for flat bars. With plenty of mounts for accessories and pockets for everything, it’s an entire front storage system! Check out all the details below.
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One More Lap Around The World
124 days or less, that’s what it’ll take for Vedangi to break the Women’s around-the-world cycling record. This 25-year-old adventure lover is no stranger to big bikepacking challenges but this could be her toughest ride yet.
Vedangi’s trip will be at least 29,000km and she’ll tackle every one of these KM’s unsupported. This is not just a World Record attempt. This means more to Vedgani, it’s about inspiring others and breaking down barriers. Starting India. Vedangi’s Indian passport makes travel extremely complex. For this reason, the route will never be the most direct or the fastest.
For Vedangi, this only adds to the adventure. To read more about the record and follow her journey, roll on over to Tailfin’s blog.
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King of Chaos | The Story of Justinas Leveika
Tailfin R&D Division Rider Justinas Leveika recently set a new record on the grueling 2700-mile Tour Divide. If you’re curious about the journey that led to this landmark win? Check out this trailer for Tailfin‘s documentary launching this fall…
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Have Some Colour With Your Tailfin Bags
Tailfin Graphic Designer Claire Cartwright brought her creative flair to a brand-new custom pack designed especially for her. Originally a personal project, Claire’s unique designs were so eye-catching that the Tailfin team agreed they deserved to be showcased properly.
And who knows, maybe they’ll make it into production one day… Check out Tailfin’s Bristol office and discover how Claire’s vision came to life and why Tailfin couldn’t resist sharing them at the Bespoked Show in Manchester.