There are a few options out on the market when it comes to a bag to carry your cycling gear to and from an event or a ride. It can be as simple as a grocery bag or a backpack, while others have specific compartments that are labeled for your gear. Mountainsmith’s latest addition, the Cycle Cube, features plenty of compartments for your gear, while also keeping the bag ventilated to help everything dry out.
At 51 liters of storage, it’s a bit bigger than another bag that we reviewed previously. Unlike that bag, the Mountainsmith Cycle Cube has enough space to carry your helmet, shoes, clothes, and other goodies. The main compartment features a U-shaped zippered flap that allows access to the main cavernous compartment. Two side compartments almost completely unzip, and essentially gives you a mat to be able to work with. Think of it as a place to put lenses when swapping them in your glasses, or small parts/tools for any last minute adjustments. There are also specific pouches for your sunglasses and other small important items.
The Cycle Cube is made from 150d baby rip stop with a 200d nylon liner for durability. One of the things that makes the Cycle Cube unique is the die-cut ventilation holes. This is great for helping your gear dry out a little bit after a sweaty ride. We doubt everything will dry out, but it should be better than a bag without ventilation when opening it after it sat in the car all weekend after a nasty cross race.
Padded handles and d-rings to attach an optional shoulder strap are also included to make carrying it easy. And if you are already part of Mountainsmith’s ecosystem, the Cycle Cube fits inside their Zip Top Hauler, along with plenty of other items for an epic weekend away.
At $79.95, it’s not a bad deal for a cycling specific bag. While it doesn’t give you the options to customize your name and flag on the outside like another brand, it’s a simple bag that looks like it will work well. We are working on getting a sample in for review and will let you know how it goes.
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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