Preparing for any bikepacking trip is like the world’s most complicated game of Tetris. It’s all about figuring out how to strap as much kit as possible onto your bike’s frame — all in a way that doesn’t hinder movement, weigh you down or wear you out. And that’s not easy, especially considering the tiny amount of real estate bike frames give you. That’s where this ingenious little downtube bag from Restrap comes in. Sitting below your bottle holder and hanging in line with your pedals, it adds extra utility to that bit of your bike you otherwise never use. Fully waterproof and mountable with a singular velcro strap, it’s compatible with all bikes, no matter your riding style, and comes with a stitched-in grip pad to stop it from rattling around. Ideal for spares, tools and repair kits, positioning it on your downtube also lets you store heavier items in a way that maintains your bike’s natural centre of gravity.
Singular velcro strap easily keeps everything tight and in place
It can be fastened to any part of your bike, though it was designed to be used on your downtube
The stitched-in grip pad prevents it from moving
It can be swapped from bike to bike in seconds
Fully waterproof roll-top enclosure keeps your kit safe
1.2 litres of capacity adds extra storage in otherwise dead space
Weight: 130 g
Capacity: 1.2 L
100% Waterproof
Durable Hypalon Detailing
Velcro Fastener
Fully Adjustable Fit
Anti-Slip Grip Pad
Made from vegan-friendly PU
Vegan -Made from vegan friendly materials
Sustainability Through Longevity -Restrap products carry a lifetime guarantee to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
Locally sourced -Made in the UK
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.
