Building community, one adventure at a time
Our mission is to build community on and off the bike through outdoor exploration and adventure. Since 2017 we have specialized in gravel/off-road bikes, bikepacking accessories, equipment maintenance, education, and event promotion. We are the Northeast Kansas one stop shop for everything you need for gravel and bikepacking exploration. From racing to wandering the backroads and trails we have it all. Located in the gravel capital of the world (Emporia, KS), we aim to supply, embody and encourage pushing oneself to immerse in nature, allowing you to find confidence in getting lost on your bike and make an adventure of it.
Cedaero Switchback Seat Pack
When you only need the essentials, the Switchback will stick with you through every line. Load it up with a tube and repair kit—and forget it until you need it. No matter how loose the corner or chunky the descent, the Switchback remains locked to your saddle. The not-so-secret sauce is the inverted catenary arch pretensioned HDPE batten, which allows the pack to be snugged tight to the saddle without being crushed. It comes with a 6” Voile Nano strap for a solid seat post connection and works seamlessly with dropper posts (when paired with the Wolf Tooth Valais). Side release buckles allow for speedy installation and removal, if you need to switch back and forth between bikes in your stable. This pack features light rigid foam padding to minimize rattles, and the same bomb-proof #9 Ideal zipper as other Cedaero packs, which runs smooth even in nasty conditions. The Switchback is equally at home on most bikes, whether you shred, fred, grind, commute, tour, or pack. Pace-line or party-pace in total aero style. The Switchback is dropper-compatible with the use of the Wolf Tooth Valais. See the list below for Valais compatibity.
- 1000D Cordura
- 210D nylon liner
- Foam stiffeners
- HDPE inverted catenary arch batten
- 1L capacity
- Dimensions: 9" x 4.5" x 3.5"
- 100% made in USA
Join the Community
At Merchant Cycles, we believe that cycling isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just starting out, there’s no better way to build community and adventure than on two wheels. Join our community and explore the great outdoors with like-minded individuals.
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