Bike Stem bag prototype

Here's a peek at our next Echo Bike Product! It's a stem bag that can fit little odds and ends, phone, keys, granola bar, for a short trip or as some extra space on a longer ride. They feature a full lining with a velcro pocket on the inside and a zipper top for easy closure. The sides are reinforced so it will stay upright during your ride. The test ride today went great! After a few tweaks we'll be posting these babies on the Etsy store so stay tuned!

New Bike Saddle Covers!

In this picture you can see the prototype for the handlebar bag we'll be listing soon!

It rains a lot in Seattle. Not this time of year, but it'll start soon enough and won't let up for about six months. I still ride my bike in the rain, like a lot of bike commuters in the Pacific Northwest. One of the bike gear components that is sorely lacking around here is saddle covers! When you park out in the rain, you don't mind having wet handlebars or bike frame, but a wet seat? Yuck! 

A simple cover to slap on when you park and that will keep your saddle dry (or in the case of an expensive leather saddle, keep it from getting ruined!) is essential! Bonus for having it in colors that make you happy amidst the surrounding grayness. Check out the Echo Etsy store for some cool, colorful, waterproof saddle covers that will keep your seat dry! These are made from laminated cotton, one size fits all, for an amazing price! Happy riding!

-Betsy

Bike bandanas and hankies preview

It's so exciting to see these products come together! I love the colors, fabrics, and styles we've chosen and I can't wait to use them myself and send them off to you to enjoy as well! Today I'm working on some thin cotton bandanas/scarves/hankies that are perfectly versatile for the changing season! Wear it under your helmet for some rain and mist protection (or to keep your ears warm!); wear it tied around your neck as an extra layer of wind resistance, or tuck it in your pocket for those downhill sniffles! This thin colorful scarf packs down small, can be thrown in the washer, and is just the right size for a grab and go Fall accessory on any commute or quick trip.  Embroidered by hand from an original drawing of a vintage bike, each one is different and unique! Scarves in color combos to complement our wallets and bags will be available on the Etsy site next week! Check out the current product list here, happy riding!

Echo Bike Products Sneak Peek!

Dana and I have been hard at work putting together an amazing new product line concept for lady bicyclists! With her awesome sewing skills, my bike commute experience, and a whole lot of amazing fabric, the Echo bike accessories will be the perfect alternative to the mass of pink and flowery things that you currently have to choose from! 

Above is a sneak peek at some of our fabric choices. A sample of products we are currently mocking up include a bike seat rain cover, a handlebar/side pannier bag, a super-packable wallet with clear phone holder, and bright embroidered hankies for those Fall sniffles. You can currently purchase the handlebar bags and wallets on Dana's Etsy store here. We can't wait to show you more!

-Betsy