The late summer heat has settled down, and we’ve been having more comfortable, cool mornings and evenings, haven't we?
That said, when you're commuting or riding your bike to the shops, wearing a backpack can be uncomfortable as it makes you sweaty, so it’s something you’d ideally want to avoid.
When it comes to cycling, figuring out how to carry your gear is a perpetual, paramount challenge. We’ve been thinking about how great it would be to have a bag that’s easy to use for everyday riding, and now our vision has taken on a new shape!
Since coining the keyword RIDEALIVE several years ago, RAL, a concept brand by Circles, was born to turn into reality the tools that we believe in most—tools that you can use for a long time with affection and fully utilize their functions, not just in the various playgrounds of our activities, but also in our daily lives, just like the bicycles themselves.
A new addition has joined the RAL LOADERS cycle bag series in the RAL product line.
WB LOADER
¥9,800 (excl. tax)
・Capacity: 21 liters
・Dimensions: 32cm x 19.5cm x 34cm (dimensions with roll-top closed)
・Body Material: Cordura® Nylon
・Colors: Midnight x BurnRed, Olive x Coffee, Peacock x Clay, Tactical Gray x Saffron, Woodland x Black
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The WB LOADER, created as an evolution of the GR LOADER previously released under LOADERS, is a tote bag-style bag that fits perfectly in the world-famous basket, the WALD 137 basket.
That said, this isn't just a simple update. Based on the WALDone tote bag that we used to have made by Inocchi of Welldone, a multi-talented artisan from Nagoya, Owari, we worked with Inocchi to refine it further, and it has been reborn as a bag that perfectly embodies the Japanese expression "yoi anbai" (just the right balance).
It easily attaches to and detaches from the basket using the included Velcro straps, making it versatile for both riding and once you’ve hopped off the bike.
It’s perfect not just for commuting to work or school, but also for carrying groceries, or for heading to the gym or yoga class with a change of clothes. The handles are set long enough so that it fits comfortably when carried as a tote. It’s also, of course, a great match for touring bikes with a basket-loading style using a WALD basket.
Made with Cordura® nylon, which offers an excellent balance of durability and ease of use, the bag is padded throughout to protect your belongings from vibrations.
It features a roll-top design that flexibly adjusts to the volume of your cargo, and is equipped with classic lash tabs (pig noses) on both sides—often found on mountaineering backpacks—allowing you to strap on and carry longer items like sleeping pads or blankets. It’s a bag that can be used in many ways, depending on your own ingenuity.
And the EM LOADER, a staple which has been popular with everyone, is back with a slightly wider gusset for more capacity, along with a new two-tone color lineup that allows you to enjoy matching it with the existing FRONT LOADER and UT LOADER.
New EM LOADER (UPDATED!!)
¥4,900 (excl. tax)
・Capacity: 2.2 liters
・Dimensions: 38 x 5 x 15 cm
・Body Material: Cordura® NYLON
・Colors: Woodland Camo, Peacock/Grey, Mandarin/Brown, Saffron/Olive, Midnight/Grey, Black
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This basic frame bag, which attaches to the top tube and down tube, consists of a main compartment and a flat pocket, and the zipper placed on top makes it easy to access your belongings even while riding.
The main compartment also features internal loops for securing a mini-pump or tool roll, making it perfect for storing those extra items that won't fit in your saddlebag alone. It has a simple design that’s easy for anyone to use, regardless of the bike type—road bike or mountain bike—or your riding style.
Both the newly added WB LOADER and the renewed EM LOADER promise to be indispensable items for your cycling life starting this autumn! Of course, we also have plenty of WALD baskets in stock, so please consider pairing them with a front basket.