Summary:
- Freitag launched three new bag models named Fran, Beryl and Heinz.
- The designs attach to bicycles and convert into wearable shoulder bags.
- The brand constructs each piece from used truck tarpaulins in Zurich.
Freitag circles back to the urban cycling origins of the brand with three new bag models. Brothers Markus and Daniel Freitag started making bags in a Zurich living room in 1993 because the founders needed water resistant accessories for riding bicycles through the city. They chose used truck tarpaulins for the material. Thirty three years later the company releases the F140 Fran, the F141 Beryl and the F142 Heinz. These items function as bicycle storage solutions while transforming into standard bags for daily use.
You attach the F140 Fran to the handlebar of your bicycle. The F141 Beryl mounts to the top tube of your bicycle frame to keep small items accessible. The F142 Heinz secures directly beneath the saddle. Freitag designed these products to move the weight off your shoulders and onto the bicycle frame during long rides. Each model includes a removable strap. You attach the strap to wear the bag across your chest after parking your bicycle. The straps feature reflective material sourced from truck safety markers to increase visibility when you ride through heavy city traffic.
The brand continues to source used truck tarpaulins for all materials. Workers wash the heavy PVC fabric and cut the material into specific patterns. This process makes every single bag distinct from the others because no two pieces share the same color or wear marks. The thick material repels rain and withstands heavy friction. You find ample space for daily items inside each model. The F140 Fran offers room for larger accessories. The F141 Beryl holds keys and wallets securely along the frame. The F142 Heinz provides storage for tools and spare inner tubes.
Freitag positions these designs for casual urban riders rather than professional cyclists. The products serve people who ride bicycles for transportation and need reliable storage solutions. You do not need to own a bicycle to wear the bags because the intermediate sizes fit the human body comfortably during long walks. The shapes integrate easily into daily routines. These designs honor the original 1993 messenger bag concept while offering modern mounting options. The company sells the F140 Fran, the F141 Beryl and the F142 Heinz through official stores and authorized retail partners. You buy them online directly from the Zurich headquarters.
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