Danish cargo bike brand OMNIUM and Carhartt WIP, a brand rooted in workwear that has helped shape street culture.
The result of these two brands joining forces is a special collaborative model: the OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP Mini-Max.
OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP Mini-Max
Limited to 150 bikes worldwide.
In Japan, this model will be available exclusively at two stores: Circles Nagoya and Circles Tokyo.
Only two bikes—one in each size—will be available to view in person. The M size will be at Circles Nagoya, and the S size at Circles Tokyo.
In-person sales begin Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM.
Bikes will be sold in-store on a first-come, first-served basis, with pickup scheduled from Monday, November 2 onward.
OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP Mini-Max
■In-person sales begin: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Price: ¥825,000 (tax included)Available sizes: S / M
Quantity: One per size
Sales locations: Circles Nagoya, SELECT BY BAYCREW’S Circles TokyoRecommended sizing:
S – Height 165–175 cm
M – Height 175–185 cm
L – Height 185–195 cm
※Only two bikes are available in person: one in S and one in M. They will be sold in-store on a first-come, first-served basis. ※Pickup will be available from November 2 onward.
※For inquiries about other sizes, stock availability, or purchases, please contact us in-store or through the contact form.
Where fashion and cycling intersect.
Carhartt WIP is a brand with a heritage in tough workwear that has long been connected to a range of cultures, including music, skateboarding, and art.
OMNIUM, meanwhile, was developed by messengers as a tool for their work. The company has expanded the possibilities of cargo bikes, from everyday transportation and loaded rides to practical tools for getting the job done.
The tough, functional, no-frills ethos of workwear has been adopted by many street cultures over the years, becoming established not only as fashion but as a way of life.
Likewise, track bikes, first ridden by messengers as practical work tools, became part of street culture and are now a part of everyday life for many people.
Just as workwear became streetwear and messengers’ track bikes became a style of the city, cargo bikes are next.
Today, messengers are switching to cargo bikes to accommodate the changing loads they carry. Carhartt WIP was among the first to respond to this shift. That’s at the heart of this collaboration.
Copenhagen messenger company by-Expressen, which developed OMNIUM cargo bikes, is a world-renowned cargo-bike messenger outfit whose riders consistently place among the top finishers at international messenger championships.
Cargo bikes may still be unfamiliar in the context of fashion.
But they are not some unusual, specialized bicycles. As cities shift from being car-centered to people-centered, cargo bikes are making their mark in logistics, serving as practical everyday tools and beginning to be embraced for recreation.
As cities rethink how they are designed, many across Europe are already offering subsidies for cargo bike purchases and upgrading existing bike lanes to accommodate them.
Created in this context, the collaboration between Carhartt WIP and OMNIUM heralds the beginning of an era in which cargo bikes move beyond cycling into fashion, everyday life, and recreation.
A highly refined cargo bike
For this collaboration, the OMNIUM Mini-Max serves as the platform for OMNIUM’s first cargo bike made from stainless steel. A clear coat brings out the material’s distinctive sheen, while the beautiful welds and heat-induced color variations are deliberately left visible as part of the finish.
DT Swiss cargo wheels, cargo webbing, lock-on foam grips, a titanium-railed saddle, special-edition pedals, and MKS × Carhartt WIP XC-III “Beartrap” pedals.
Resistant to rain and rust, it retains a simple, rugged industrial feel and is finished with distinctive components down to the smallest details.
It looks right at home parked in a garage or outside a shop, and like a duck canvas jacket that gains character with wear, this bike develops more character as a tool the more you use it.
In a new urban landscape
As cities become increasingly people-centered, cargo bikes are sure to become a more familiar part of the urban landscape.
Whether carrying goods for work, starting a small business, riding with children or pets, or heading out with gear for an adventure, cargo bikes will become everyday transportation—and the ultimate practical vehicle—in a car-free lifestyle.
One bike for grocery runs, hauling camping gear, and getting around every day. That changes the way we relate to bicycles themselves.
It’s no longer just about speed and efficiency, but what you wear, where you go, who you spend time with, what you carry, and how you enjoy the journey.
The Mini-Max is a bike that embodies this shift.
OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP Mini-Max
【Bike Spec】
- Stainless steel frame
- Chromoly steel fork
- Aluminum cargo rack
- Cargo webbing
- OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP saddle with titanium rails
- OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP lock-on foam grips
- OMNIUM Cargo kickstand
- SRAM Level TL disc brakes
- SRAM Apex 11-speed (11–42T)
- SRAM Rival E1 crankset (42T)
- MKS × Carhartt WIP XC-III Beartrap pedals
- DT Swiss U663 / 370 cargo wheels
- Continental Cross King 29×2.0 (rear), 20×2.0 (front)
Parts and goods created in collaboration with Carhartt WIP have also arrived to go with the Mini-Max.
MKS × Carhartt WIP Beartrap Pedals
Blue Lug produced this special edition MKS × Carhartt WIP XC-III “Beartrap”.
The pedals used on the Mini-Max will now also be available for purchase individually.
Reflecting the connection between Carhartt WIP and BMX culture, these pedals feature a special matte black finish with hand-painted embossed brand logos.
They are also recommended as an accent for your everyday bike.
OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP Nalgene Bottle
This Nalgene Bottle is also a special edition produced for this collaboration. It features the acid yellow and black brand graphics used throughout the Mini-Max.
An item unique to this collaboration that you will want to use with your bike.
MKS × Carhartt WIP Beartrap Pedals
Price: ¥14,520 (tax included)
OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP Nalgene Bottle
Price: ¥6,710 (tax included)
On Sale: Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM
Available at: SELECT BY BAYCREW’S Circles Tokyo / Circles Nagoya
Carhartt WIP POPUP at Circles Tokyo
In conjunction with this release, a Carhartt WIP POPUP will be held at Circles Tokyo with the cooperation of Carhartt WIP Japan.
From apparel to accessories, Carhartt WIP items that naturally blend into everyday life will be displayed alongside bicycles in-store.
Along with the OMNIUM × Carhartt WIP Mini-Max, please take this opportunity to enjoy the world of Carhartt WIP.
Carhartt WIP POPUP
Dates: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 1
Location: SELECT BY BAYCREW’S Circles Tokyo
About Carhartt WIP
Carhartt Work in Progress (Carhartt WIP) was formed from a division of the American brand “Carhartt,” one of the original companies to pioneer workwear.
From its inception, Carhartt WIP has built strong ties with various scenes in music and sports, becoming a brand highly regarded in underground scenes from Hip Hop culture to Skateboarding, Graffiti, and BMX.
It has also collaborated exclusively with numerous brands such as A.P.C., Neighborhood, Patta, Vans, and Junya Watanabe.