The ever-so convenient and universally used top tube bag. Over the years, there have been countless requests for an Outer Shell version, and here it finally is. What took so long? Well if you know OS, you know it’s not like the others. Yeah, I’m different! No more flopping around. No more hard-to-access opening. No more figuring out if this bag will fit.

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Summertime is well and truly here in our corner of Derbyshire and I hope you are making the most of the dry spell. We're about as far from the seaside as you can get so, last weekend, we though a trip to the seaside was in order. The result is a new route that I published earlier in the week called the…

The South North Divide is a two day bikepacking route from Sheffield to Scarborough. The route is just short of 200km and is a mix of quiet roads, bridleways and cycle routes. Starting at Sheffield station the route makes it's way through the east end of the city and heads up towards Barnsley. Following and extensive network of former mineral railways the route heads up into West Yorkshire.

Svelte and functional, this is one bag that goes well with every bike. Outer Shell made this bar bag smaller so it fits little bikes and still carries the essentials - snacks, wallet, phone, keys, a tube, and tools. With multiple mounting positions, the fit can be dialed for short head-tubed mountain bikes, long stemmed road bikes, and everything in-between. The slim top edge is designed to fit behind mountain bike cables and tuck up neatly under computers, lights, and other accessories.

Sat to the west of Chesterfield is Cordwell Valley. As well as having some very nice houses this area has a selection of bridleways that cross the valley sides. This MTB (or gravel bike if you are feeling lucky) route traverses the valley from one end to another. It's a lovely evening ride with some punchy climbs. The route starts and finishes at Barlow.

Designed to stash, store, carry and organize, with internal dividers for tools, shell layers and small things. A phone pocket, easily accessible while riding. Slots to hold a pump and Dynaplug. Securely attaches to your frame, with minimal vibration. Weatherproof, lightweight, durable. Weather-resistant construction Dual-sided entry with mesh pockets for essentials Internal elastic for securing a frame pump as well as tool storage/ CO2 / Dynaplug…

The portable Inside Line Camera Sling features a padded main compartment designed to hold a mirrorless camera or small DSLR with pancake lens, plus two small pockets for SD cards, microfiber cloth, and a spare battery. Durable Cordura, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas Padded camera compartment Small zippered pocket for SD cards or accessories Expandable front pocket with interior elastic loops for SD cards, batteries, lens cloth, etc.

Over ten years of experience and product development has led us to the latest iteration of the Restrap design classic. The perfect blend of evolution and revolution; the holster bar bag is the same product that you know, except better in every way. Why do Restrap use a holster system? Because the most time consuming part of fitting and removing a bikepacking set up is strapping the bags to the bike.

Description Flexibility is king when bikepacking. Most of us are minimalists, maximalists, weight weenies, “just-in-case-ies”, day riders, overnighters and long distance riders at different times during our riding lives and sometimes over the course of the same weekend. That’s why we design all of our products to work as part of a larger system of luggage. Use them by themselves, or team them up when you need more capacity.

I always joke that the Peak District has two seasons - winter and July. For the past month it seems that July has come early as we enjoy an extended dry spell. We've got some great ideas below for if you fancy a longer journey on your bike over a few days. The weather has meant that I've been busy at Vélotastic HQ fulfilling orders and looking at what to stock.

100 miles is the cyclist’s marathon. It’s something than most riders have on their bucket list. Once completed there’s a sense of achievement that you’ve pushed your adventures by bicycle to another level. There is as usual, a bit of a caveat about how and where you popped your century cherry. A 100 miles on the flat on a light road bike is going to be a lot easier than a 100 off road on an MTB in the Highlands.

As the daylight hours are getting longer and the weather is getting a tad better I thought it was time to add another route to the collection. Introducing the Superfondo - the sweet spot distance wise between a regular Fondo and a Century. This gravel friendly route starts and finishes at Chesterfield Station and is a mash up of our popular…

Give your bike some bling with these chainring bolts. Sold in packs of five and suitable for single and double chainrings .

Get A Grip. We can't promise to keep your hands warm as the seasons change, but we can keep your paws feeling fresh with our customer loved Loam Grip. We packed this grip full of features, like an ultra tacky compound and ergonomic pattern to support your palms and help relieve any fatigue caused by trail chatter and long days in the saddle. 

All the grip and none of the chatter. Meet our all new Coast Bar Tape. Coated in seven different color options and garnished with a set of matte black anodized bar end plugs, it's the perfect compliment to your drop bar digs. Shock-Absorbing Material Anti-Slip, PNW-Embossed Surface Matte Black Anodized Bar End Plugs Included

Spring has finally sprung in Derbyshire and we're enjoying seeing the sun and our shadows when we're out riding again. I've just launched our Spring Sale. I did think about having a sale in January, but a lot of people probably had their bikes indoors with the grim weather and I thought it would be more relevant if I hung off a few months.

January and February are normally the fallow months in the cycling industry. The trails have turned to a consistency of peanut butter, the weather is grim and daylight hours are in short supply. Many folk have put their bikes into hibernation until the weather warms up. A New Year does however bring a fresh start. Mine is to spend less time on social media doom scrolling (I've removed most of the apps off my devices) and more time getting outside.

The version 2 of Outer Shell's popular drawcord bag has added stretch side pockets, a clear lid, and more! Check out the video below for a full walkthrough. The best thing about this bag is its easy access closure. All your contents are available with a simple hook of a cord. And it can fit up to five 12 oz. cans!