We've posted previously that we have a new 'bento box'-type top tube carrier coming out. Well, now we can announce that it's ready and available. Below is a small photo that shows the Speedpack 480 and there are more (and bigger) images on our website. (FYI, we will also have a version of this pack that fits directly on the Trek speed concept top tube mounts and it should be available soon.)
We designed the Speedpack 480 to maximize the known aerodynamic advantages of top tube-mounted 'bento box'-type carriers. We began by giving our pack a computer-designed aero shape unlike that of any other top tube carrier on the market. Initially, we wondered why no other company made anything similar and now we know why. The bag and its special shape is not easy to make as a sewn product, and we had to come up with a few manufacturing tricks to get it done right.
You can think of the Speedpack as a 'legal fairing' much like an aero helmet. Because, carried full or empty, the Speedpack should be on your bike if saving power and riding faster are your goals. We can't claim that if you ride with a Speedpack, you'll immediately start winning or placing, but with athletes spending thousands to drop a few seconds, we can claim that for many bikes our pack delivers high value in the speed vs. dollars equation.
The Speedpack 480 has many unique features that reduce drag, improve function, ease usability, and maintain durability:
- Aerodynamic CAD-designed shape, tapered and contoured in three dimensions.
- Shaped body, concave bottom, and precisely angled front panel keep the Speedpack tight, flush, and aero.
- 3 strong bottom panel hook & loop straps hold Speedpack securely to top tube and provide mounting options.
- 2 narrow front panel hook & loop straps allow for maximum flexibility for aero attachment to stem and steerer. Front straps can also be attached to cables for frames with top tube entry shift/brake cable routing.
- Smooth invisible YKK zipper with dual sliders allow easy access to your gear, while maintaining aero profile.
- Tough coated nylon sides resist water and abrasion.
- Full-length rubberized bottom grips top tube to keep Speedpack in position.
- Custom shaped HDPE plastic insert and high-density closed cell foam side panels keep aero shape, protect cargo and provide insulation.
- Large 480cc capacity easily fits many of the items you need to carry for training and racing.
- Speedpack body is approx 9 1/2" (24cm) long; 2 3/4" (7cm) tall; and 2" (5cm) wide.
- And actually made in the USA (from US and imported components).
If you like the idea of a small cool tri product made by long time triathletes from a company that keeps jobs in the US instead of sending them overseas, then we would welcome your support and invite you to take a look at our website. We don't have many retailers yet, but you can also easily buy the Speedpack online, direct from us:
http://darkspeedworks.com
We welcome comments or questions, the best way to get a quick response is to reply to this post. And if you know of any shops that should carry our bags, please let us know or send the shop a link to this thread or to our website.
thanks for reading!
Advanced Aero TopTube Storage for Road, Gravel, & Tri...ZeroSlip & Direct-mount, made in the USA.
DarkSpeedWorks.com.....Reviews.....Insta.....Facebook
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We designed the Speedpack 480 to maximize the known aerodynamic advantages of top tube-mounted 'bento box'-type carriers. We began by giving our pack a computer-designed aero shape unlike that of any other top tube carrier on the market. Initially, we wondered why no other company made anything similar and now we know why. The bag and its special shape is not easy to make as a sewn product, and we had to come up with a few manufacturing tricks to get it done right.
You can think of the Speedpack as a 'legal fairing' much like an aero helmet. Because, carried full or empty, the Speedpack should be on your bike if saving power and riding faster are your goals. We can't claim that if you ride with a Speedpack, you'll immediately start winning or placing, but with athletes spending thousands to drop a few seconds, we can claim that for many bikes our pack delivers high value in the speed vs. dollars equation.
The Speedpack 480 has many unique features that reduce drag, improve function, ease usability, and maintain durability:
- Aerodynamic CAD-designed shape, tapered and contoured in three dimensions.
- Shaped body, concave bottom, and precisely angled front panel keep the Speedpack tight, flush, and aero.
- 3 strong bottom panel hook & loop straps hold Speedpack securely to top tube and provide mounting options.
- 2 narrow front panel hook & loop straps allow for maximum flexibility for aero attachment to stem and steerer. Front straps can also be attached to cables for frames with top tube entry shift/brake cable routing.
- Smooth invisible YKK zipper with dual sliders allow easy access to your gear, while maintaining aero profile.
- Tough coated nylon sides resist water and abrasion.
- Full-length rubberized bottom grips top tube to keep Speedpack in position.
- Custom shaped HDPE plastic insert and high-density closed cell foam side panels keep aero shape, protect cargo and provide insulation.
- Large 480cc capacity easily fits many of the items you need to carry for training and racing.
- Speedpack body is approx 9 1/2" (24cm) long; 2 3/4" (7cm) tall; and 2" (5cm) wide.
- And actually made in the USA (from US and imported components).
If you like the idea of a small cool tri product made by long time triathletes from a company that keeps jobs in the US instead of sending them overseas, then we would welcome your support and invite you to take a look at our website. We don't have many retailers yet, but you can also easily buy the Speedpack online, direct from us:
http://darkspeedworks.com
We welcome comments or questions, the best way to get a quick response is to reply to this post. And if you know of any shops that should carry our bags, please let us know or send the shop a link to this thread or to our website.
thanks for reading!
Advanced Aero TopTube Storage for Road, Gravel, & Tri...ZeroSlip & Direct-mount, made in the USA.
DarkSpeedWorks.com.....Reviews.....Insta.....Facebook
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DarkSpeedWorks: Jun 2, 11 9:14