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Video: Why are Bike Bags so Expensive?

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

04 May 2020
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Video: Why are Bike Bags so Expensive?

Path Less Pedaled takes a look at Swift Industries and answer the question I’ve heard many times; why are bike bags so expensive?

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Redshift Quickdraw: A $70 Saddle Bag That Actually Swaps Between Bikes

Redshift Quickdraw: A $70 Saddle Bag That Actually Swaps Between Bikes

Redshift's $70 Quickdraw saddle bag uses magnets for one-handed removal and multi-bike swaps. Here's who it fits and where capacity falls short.

By Kevin Curry 18 Aug 2026
Berd's 1,298-Gram Gravel Wheelset Wants to Be the Fastest You Can Buy

Berd's 1,298-Gram Gravel Wheelset Wants to Be the Fastest You Can Buy

Berd's Sparrow50 Gold claims to be the lightest 50mm gravel wheelset made. At 1,298g and $2,395, here's what the specs actually mean for your riding.

By Kevin Curry 18 Aug 2026
Mosaic GT i55 32: A $8,250 Answer to Gravel's Biggest Wheel Question

Mosaic GT i55 32: A $8,250 Answer to Gravel's Biggest Wheel Question

Mosaic's GT i55 32 is the first ground-up 32-inch gravel bike with a purpose-built fork. Here's what the $5K-$8K titanium frameset actually delivers.

By Kevin Curry 18 Aug 2026
Wahoo's New Subscription Tiers: $50/Year for Insights, $180 for Full Coaching

Wahoo's New Subscription Tiers: $50/Year for Insights, $180 for Full Coaching

Wahoo's new subscription tiers charge $50–$180/year for training insights. Here's what each tier actually unlocks and whether it's worth it for data-driven cyclists.

By Kevin Curry 17 Aug 2026

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