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Asheville, NC

@asheville.bsky.social

Rockgeist is a local business in Asheville that makes bicycle bags. Check them out! rockgeist.com

Quality Waterproof & Custom Bikepacking Bags | Rockgeist Bikepack USA

We help you become more self-sufficient on your bike through gear defined by innovation, advanced materials, and made-in-USA craftsmanship.

rockgeist.com

January 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM

Bikingwest.com

@bikingwest.bsky.social

Have you heard the good news!? Rockgeist Bags are offically back open. They have recovered from the flooding of Hurricane Helen and are producing bags again.We love our 52hz waterproof frame bag. Check it out here! alnk.to/g3dzoa4
#bikesky #bikepacking #cycling #bikelife #gravelbiking

July 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Dave Smith

@davidallensmith.bsky.social

Thanks Connor, much appreciated!

The rear panniers are the Microwave by Rockgeist mounted to an Old Man Mountain Divide rack, and on the front are the Ortlieb Fork Packs mounted directly to the fork.

I highly recommend both of these!

September 23, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Jolene C.

@mujozen.bsky.social

Rockgeist.com has done so much for the bikepacking community, especially in western NC. Please buy a hand screened t-shirt and/or make a donation to support their flood recovery. #rockgeist #bikepacking #hellorhighwater #mtb #biking #cycling #bikesofbluesky #Asheville

February 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM

L Chupacabra: The Pope Of Chili Town

@lchupacabra.bsky.social

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Surly Ice Cream Truck with HED Carbon Wheels, Shimano XT components, dynamo hub

$2,249.00 (+$350.00 shipping) - Up for sale is a Surly Ice Cream Truck ready for daily fat biking or some bikepacking adventures thanks to a Rockgeist custom framebag an...

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March 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Bikingwest.com

@bikingwest.bsky.social

Have you tried the 52hz welded frame bags from Rockgeist? It’s an interesting roll top design that is 100% waterproof. Quite frankly, we love the bag and we love the innovation. #bikesky #gravelbike #cycling #bikepacking

July 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Banned Randy 🇩🇰

@bannedrandy.bsky.social

Spent some of the rainy afternoon swapping the Jones bars onto the Sparkle Pony™®. While I was at it, I also installed the Rockgeist Spacelink so I can use the feedbags from another bike. Gonna carry all kinds of small shit and snacks, and have a more comfy cockpit.
Bikes, hell yeah!

Top view Jones loop bars and Rockgeist Spacelink installed onto the Sparkle Pony™®.

A bit of a side view of Jones loop bars and Rockgeist Spacelink installed onto the Sparkle Pony™®. The Jones bag is also installed inside the loop. I moved the GPS mount to the front of the top tube. We’ll see how that works out after a ride or two.

January 25, 2026 at 10:53 PM

Banned Randy 🇩🇰

@bannedrandy.bsky.social

I’m a huge fan of mine from Rockgeist in Asheville, NC. They custom make them in a variety of colors and materials, and you send measurements of your holes and distance to head tube so it fits perfectly. They have a sweet option for stem attachment called spacelink that will also hold feedbags.

January 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM

Kevin Curry, PharmD

@kcurry.bsky.social

Incredible comeback! Rockgeist, Asheville's beloved bikepacking bag maker, is back after nearly being wiped out by Hurricane Helene. 🌪️ Their resilience is truly inspiring. Let's support them as they get back to crafting awesome gear! 🛠️ https://bikepacking.com/news/welcome-back-rockgeist/

June 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM

Warren Wells, AICP

@warrenjwells.bsky.social

Thanks! It's a custom job from Rockgeist in NC.

The bike's a SOMA Wolverine.

November 17, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Aaron Stewart-Ahn

@badideas.bsky.social

Could help getting this out to cycling Bluesky - beloved Rockgeist is in Asheville and have been devastated. They are asking for priority donations to NC aid groups they recommend on their Instagram but also have a fundraiser for themselves. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ro...

Donate to Support Rockgeist's Journey to Recovery, organized by Lucy Kruesel

Rockgeist Bikepack USA is an amazing team of 7 people who have been directly impa… Lucy Kruesel needs your support for Support Rockgeist's Journey to Recovery

www.gofundme.com

October 6, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Åsa Plesner

@asa.tsbalans.se

Nja det är ju drogfritt men du kan få pyssla en sån här rockgeist.com/bikepackedu/...

How to Build a Beer Can Stove | Durable & Hot | Rockgeist

A beer can stove in 15 steps. One of the hottest and durable we tested. A great DIY project for your ultralight weight bikepacking cook set.

rockgeist.com

November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM

PinkWire

@pink-wire.bsky.social

#Bikerumor: Camp and Go Slow Teams with Rockgeist for Custom, Made-To-Order Framebags
https://bikerumor.com/camp-and-go-slow-teams-with-rockgeist-for-custom-made-to-order-framebags/ #Cycling #BikeNews

Camp and Go Slow Teams with Rockgeist for Custom, Made-To-Order Framebags

Campandgoslow with even more style with Rockgeist custom, made-to-order framebags

bikerumor.com

September 18, 2026 at 12:37 PM

Biking Japan

@bikingjp.bsky.social

初めての旅行は最高でした！

https://www.bikingjp.com/445474/

先週、初めてのバイクパッキング旅行に行きましたが、最高でした。オランダで4泊5日。1日の距離は50～70kmです。おいしいビール、バーベキュー、キャンプ、そして深夜のカヌー。私が選んだセットアップにとても満足しています: – Ortlieb クイックラックに取り付けた Ortlieb Gravel パニア – リアに取り付けた myog ダブルエンドドライバッグ (Rockgeist のものをベースにしたもの) – Restrap 小型フレームバッグ – Agu スナックバッグ – …