Interbike New Products - Totally New Concept in Wide Mouth Wedge Bags - The Pelikan

 Everything about this wedge bag has changed except the wide mouth and wedge shape

We showed those who dropped by our booth at the 2013 Interbike Show this revolutionary new bag.  It was a 3D prototype that was so fragile we had to ask that no one actually handle the product. Even with those restrictions the verdict was clear. If you make it, we will buy it.

Making something in a completely new way takes a bit more time. In fact, as this post is being written on 8/15/2014, the final production of the Pelikan SMS™ has just begun. The first shipment should leave the factory just prior to Interbike 2014. When bike shop personnel visit us this year at booth 13159, they will be able to touch the production bag, examine the new exoskeleton, evaluate the new silicon strap mounting system, test out the way it fits up tight under the seat, and be impressed that it won't come loose even over a rugged trail.

During the year as we talked to dealers all over the US, we asked this question: "Do you have issues with Velcro straps on seat bags?" The overwhelming response was yes. The concerns centered on the straps getting dirty, wearing out, loosing effectiveness in mud and wet condition, and creating snags in Lycra garments. By using Silicone straps we solve all three of those issues.

Many said that you liked buckle systems better than Velcro, but that the buckles break, and the straps wear out. Once again, the Silicone system takes care of both of these issues.

We needed a rigid surface on the Pelikan SMS™ where the Silicone could attach that would be provide an easy way to attach the straps, and to remove the straps when taking the bag off the bike. This rigid platform would then keep the bag in place under any conceivable vibration or bumps. Our designers conceived of a solid exoskeleton that would be riveted to the bag. The exoskeleton has button type receptors for the silicone to slip over. Fast, easy, foolproof, and therefore, and elegant solution.

The picture above gives you a pretty good idea of how the Pelikan SMS™ looks and works, but you'll really want to see it to understand just how outside-the-box this product really is.

Now, you'd expect all the features and benefits, extra material, and labor to drive the price point way up. But as you may have noticed with all Clean Motion products, we have found supply line advantages that help us keep our product prices very competitive while offering higher quality and more features. That is the case with the new Pelikan SMS™ Wide Mouth Wedge Bag. MSRP is just $27.95 with full 50%+ margins depending on quantities.

Cyclists - If you are unable to find this product in your local retail store after October 1, please send us an email at info@skyebicyclesupply.com, let us know where you are located, and we will help put you in touch with a dealer in your area. You can also tell your favorite dealer to contact one of the distributors below to place an order


Bicycle Retailers - Our favorite distributors should all be on board with the Pelikan SMS™ by Interbike. You can place your order with us, but please indicate which distributor you would like the order to be billed through.