Race Face Rip Strip bumbag review

Pack-free storage option

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Race Face Rip Strip bumbag

Robin Weaver

Published: October 15, 2015 at 9:00 am

Our review

A good idea that mostly does the job but has its limitations

Race Face’s Rip Strip offers something a bit different for riders who are determined to avoid wearing a pack. The width and height of the padded ‘lumbar belt’ make it instantly comfier than a regular bumbag, and the fact there’s some give means it doesn’t feel quite as restrictive either.

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You can cram all the essentials into the combination of mesh stash and zipped pockets too. We securely stowed a tiny high-volume pump in the central elasticated loop as well as tyre levers, a multi-tool, spare tube, phone and keys.

Though the zipped pockets are handy, it would be good to have a slightly larger pocket to accommodate bigger smartphones or waterproof phone cases. At a push you can wedge a small drinks bottle in the Rip Strip and it’ll stay put on the trail, but it isn’t the comfiest option, which is a pain if you can’t fit a bottle cage on your bike.

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Technical editor-in-chief

Rob Weaver is BikeRadar's technical editor-in-chief. Rob manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus. Rob first graced the pages of MBUK back in 2001 when working as a freelance writer and went on to start testing bikes for the title in 2007. In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Rob’s expansive knowledge of bikes comes courtesy of his passion for racing. He cut his teeth racing cross-country mountain bikes in the early 90s before finding his feet in downhill. After many years competing on the UK national circuit (including a year attempting to race UCI DH World Cups), Rob realised his know-how and passion for bike setup, tech and writing clearly outweighed his racing ability. A degree in sports technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too.