We are all fortunate to live in Minneapolis, which has dethroned Portland, OR as the best bike city in the country. Losers!
We have segregated bike lanes, municipal bike racks, bike boulevards, cyclists having the ear of local government, bike carriers on buses, the impending bike-rental program, the vibrant bike culture, and of course Grand Rounds, the Midtown Greenway, the Blaine velodrome, the Stupor Bowl alley cat race, a butt load of savvy bike shops.
Regardless of where you live, Osprey can outfit you on your daily bike commutes, rides to the grocery store and even on the mountain bike trails with an entirely new line of commuter and hydration packs because they are debuting some amazing new packs for bikers to hit the stores Spring 2011: the Momentum and the Metron.
The Momentum is weather resistant, hydration compatible and laptop friendly. It has a high-visibility reflective graphic to ensure cars see you, an integrated rain cover and a LidLock™ helmet attachment. A few other features include a blinky patch and a U-lock pocket. Side “briefcase” handles easily transition the pack from the bike rack to the office.
Deliverying a more streetwise look to bike commuting, the Metron has a high-visibility raincover that deploys on the fly to keep your gear dry, padded laptop sleeve, smartphone pocket on the shoulder strap, internal organization for mp3 players, pens, and a LidLock™ helmet attachment.
And mountain bikers? Osprey hasn't forgotton you. The Viper (men) and Verve (women) have a streamlined reservoir-to-pack interface and incorporates Osprey’s unique ventilation system.
Official press release from Osprey below:
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Cortez, CO – September 15, 2010 – Osprey Packs, Inc., a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, makes their first appearance at Interbike next month in Las Vegas. Osprey will introduce their new line of commuter packs for Spring/Summer 2011 and show off their newly expanded Hydraulics™ collection at booth #5769.
“With the SS’11 line, Osprey is offering a full line of bike specific packs,” said Gareth Martins, marketing director of Osprey. “We have something for every kind of cyclist, from the casual commuter to the hardcore mountain biker, and we’re excited to give the cycling community a first look at our packs at Interbike.”
Osprey’s entry into the bike channel was announced earlier this year with news of an expanded sales force to serve the IBD Channel as well as the appointment of Jeff Fox to the newly formed position of bike marketing manager.
Product highlights include:
New Commuter Line
The Momentum and Metron series incorporate the superior fit and comfort of an Osprey Pack with the functionality that is particularly geared to the needs of a bike commuter.
Momentum
The Momentum series is designed with the avid bicycle commuter in mind. Whether the commute is beating city traffic or on rural roads avoiding highway speeds, these packs offer practical solutions for the bike commute lifestyle. Available in Bamboo and Carbide. Momentum 26 at $129; Momentum 34 at $149.
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