Bicycle Covers and Saddle Covers Stow in the Palm of Your Hand XPAND PACK" is now on sale

Storage case can be installed on the bicycle Bicycle cover can be expanded to become a leisure seat Bicycle cover that allows you to take a break at the cycling destination

2023.11.22 10:00

仕掛人101合同会社

Work-in-progress 101 LLC (Head office: Tokyo, Representative: Mikio Yokomori) will start a pre-test sale of "XPAND PACK," a bicycle cover and saddle cover that can be stored in the palm of your hand, on November 24 (Fri.) on the crowdfunding site Makeake.

Makuake project page: https://www.makuake.com/project/xpand_pack/

Bicycle cover that can be folded compactly and carried

XPAND PACK" is compact enough to cover only the necessary areas of a bicycle, from the saddle to the handlebars and basket, and can be stored in the palm of your hand. The storage case can also be used to install the cover on the bicycle, and after the cover is removed, it can be used as a convenient pouch for keys, periodicals, and other small items. The bicycle cover can also be used as a leisure sheet when unfolded, and can be used for resting or picnicking at a cycling destination.

■Development

Bicycle covers are used at home and other places to protect bicycles. However, they could not cope with the sudden rain and guerrilla downpours of recent years. To meet the needs of bicycle riders, XPAND PACK can be stored compactly and has the ability to be installed on the bicycle. It is designed to protect the necessary areas from the saddle to handlebars and basket. The water-repellent and durable fabric can also be used as a leisure sheet for taking a break while cycling. The saddle cover can also be stored compactly to cope with sudden rain.

Features of the bicycle cover

The saddle cover can be stored in the palm of your hand and can be used immediately when needed.

The compact size allows you to cover only the necessary areas from the saddle to the handlebars and basket.

It has a drawstring to fix it to the bike and can be securely fastened by squeezing the drawstring.

It can also cover small bikes.

It can also be used as a leisure sheet when spread out for a picnic or a rest at a cycling destination.

The storage case can be placed on the handlebars, saddle, basket, and various other places on the bike.

The storage case can also be used as a small container for keys and periodicals after the cover is removed, and can be attached to a bag or bicycle with the buckle and adjustable belt.

Features of the saddle cover

It can be stored in the palm of your hand and can be quickly removed when needed.

The back of the saddle cover is rubberized to prevent uncomfortable shifting while riding.

The storage case can be installed on the bicycle or in a bag with a buckle and adjustment belt. After removing the cover, it can be used as a mini towel holder.

The bag is equipped with a drawstring to fix it in place and can be securely fastened by squeezing the string under the saddle.

Fabric Features

The fabric is made of ripstop fabric, a material used for mountaineering gear and outdoor gear.

Ripstop fabric is lightweight, yet extremely strong.

Ripstop fabric is made of fibers sewn together in a grid pattern, making it highly durable and resistant to tearing and fraying, as the name "ripstop" implies.

Ripstop fabric is also highly water repellent.

This fabric is also used in its sister series, the large-capacity "Foldable Bag XPAND PACK".

■Product Advantages

Protect your bicycle and have fun at the same time.

It can cope with sudden rain or guerrilla downpour at a bicycle parking lot or on the road.

It can be used as a leisure sheet at cycling sites.

It is compact and easy to carry.

Target demographics

Bicycle riders

People who like outdoor activities

People who like convenient items

■Product price and sales period

Bicycle covers will be sold to the general public for 5,990 yen (including tax) after Makuake ends, with a maximum of 20% off.

The saddle cover will be sold at up to 15% off of Makuake, and will be sold to the general public at 2,990 yen (including tax) after the end of Makuake.

Preliminary test sales on Makuake will begin on November 24 (Fri.) and run through January 20 (Sat.).

Outline of the product

Size

Bicycle cover: 140 cm (length) x 135 cm (width)

Bicycle cover storage case: 17 cm (L) x 12 cm (W) x 4 cm (W)

Saddle cover: 27 cm (length) X 18 cm (width)

Bicycle cover storage case: 9 cm (L) x 7 cm (W) x 4 cm (W)

Material: Ripstop nylon with water-repellent finish

■Detailed information

Makuake project page: https://www.makuake.com/project/xpand_pack/

■Company Profile

Company name ： Worker 101 LLC