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"I made my first frame around 2002. Since then it’s been continual slow refinement and skill building. It’s a craft and for me a vocation - I’ll keep working away...

Like that one sought-after misprint in a pack of trading cards, REV_MCB is an ultra rare “glitch” fabric available in limited yardage. Salvaged from deep within Dimension-Polyant’s archives, REV_MCB X50...

"I love riding my bike...it's a great tool and outlet for so many things. Cycling is healing and rewarding and hard and easy all at the same time." Lucy Mannall is...

The Minimal Tote is a daily go-to featuring functional details such as a lightweight liner and an interior mesh pocket for organization. In addition to our standard 23L size we've added a new,...

Marin Service Course is a full service bike shop located in Fairfax, CA at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. In just a few short years they've become known for their custom builds,...

Quick photo recap of our April 16 Shop Ride, hosted in partnership with AFAIC. Follow us on Instagram and Strava and stay tuned for next month's edition! Photography by AFAIC

A handy comparison chart highlighting key features across our range of backpack styles. Depending on your use case you might find yourself looking for a roll-top, zipper, or panel-loading closure, varying degrees of...

The Utility Tote is a well versed and multi-functional bag designed to hold all the necessary gear for the day ahead of you. Features include a 32L main compartment, weather-resistant exterior pocket, interior...

Are your bags waterproof? ––It’s a question we hear all the time, and we get it! Parsing through technical details, comparing roll-tops vs zip-closures, Cordura vs XPAC vs Waxed Canvas,...

Join us this Sunday 4/16 for our monthly Shop Ride with our friends from AFAIC. Casual pace, all are welcome. 9am: Meet for coffee @ ILE - 1717A Fourth St, Berkeley 9:30am:...

Last summer we launched our initial Blackout Patchwork collection with three pieces: Default 25L, Radius 14L Mini, and Minimal Tote. What started as an experiment in working with tonal black fabrics...

Joe Harper is a London-based photographer and director with an extensive portfolio of work for brands in the fashion and cycling worlds. He's also an avid cyclist and longtime ILE...