Mission Workshop, a San Francisco based company that creates bags, clothing and footwear for urban cyclists, has launched a new division under the brand name ACRE. The ACRE product line is mountain bike specific and focused on hydration packs and apparel for all-mountain riding.
According to the company, the ACRE Trail System balances the need to climb light and fast with durable protection from the elements. The ACRE bags consist of weatherproof trail packs made in the USA with a lifetime warranty. Bags are designed to go anywhere in all conditions with prices randing from $35 to $195.
The apparel collection includes highly articulated jackets and shorts combined with durable stretch fabrics to allow maximum movement in a minimalist design. In addition, merino jerseys and base layers provide thermal regulation and moisture management over a wide range of temperatures and conditions, says the company. Leading the way is the
Meridian Waterproof Cycling Jacket ($385) made with Schoeller c_Change, a stretch fabric engineered to react to changes in body temperature and activity levels.
