Product news: Fjällräven X Specialized – both brands should be familiar to outdoor fans, cycling enthusiasts and many others. However, the two names have only recently appeared together. Because the US manufacturer of bikes and more has now found an outdoor giant with experience in clothing in the Swedes. Here you can find out what the cooperation and partnership should bring and which products should ultimately result from it.
"The Great Nearby" is the name of the new collection, which is the result of a collaboration between Fjallraven and Specialized has resulted. According to the two manufacturers, the cooperation resulted in much more than just products for bikes and outdoors, but there was an exciting exchange of ideas, knowledge and cultural experiences, which will be continued in another partnership.
The Great Nearby - The Collection
The collection will be launched in different chapters in the coming months, combining the functionality typical of Fjällräven with Specialized's bike know-how. With a selection of a wide variety of outdoor and bike equipment, the first batch of products is refreshingly colourful.
The Fjällräven X Specialized collection at a glance
The Fjällräven X Specialized collection currently features all-weather clothing, as well as various bags and transport systems that are perfect for everyday use and escaping into the countryside.
Raven anorak
Fjällräven's classic jacket, first introduced in the 1970s, updated with Specialized's proven fit optimized specifically for cycling. Featuring waxed G-1000 Lite fabric to shed light rain and wind, four-way stretch panels for comfort, reflective details for maximum visibility and a packable hood for situations when extra protection from the elements is needed. There are also matching shirts in the collection for under the anorak.
Cool Cave
When it comes to finding The Great Nearby, it all comes down to packing and equipment. The Cool Cave System revolves around this 20 liter container: a robust, quick-attach, bucket-like bag that makes it easy to stow bike essentials. You can wear it alone or combine it with other bags like the Cave Pack, Cave Lid Pack and Cave Tote when it's wet outside. Whether commuting to work in the morning, for the after-work adventure or for a shopping stop at the supermarket on the way home.
''It's a new way of thinking, but it's so simple. We don't tell anyone exactly how and what they should take with them, we simply make it possible to take everything with them according to their needs - and then a little more. The stylishly designed Caves come with a whole range of cool accessories.” Erik Nohlin, Head of Industrial Design, Specialized
Cave Dead
The Cave Tote is perfect for everyday use and is compatible with the Cool Cave pannier.
Cave Lid Pack
The versatile lid for the Cool Cave bicycle bag is called the Lid Pack and offers additional storage space and protects the contents in the Cool Cave. In addition, the Lid Pack can be removed and worn as a shoulder bag.
Fjällräven X Specialized Collection – Prices at a glance
- Raven anorak – 300 euros
- Wool Short Sleeve Tee – 80 euros
- Cool Cave - 80 euros
- Cave Pack – 120 euros
- Cave Tote Pack – 70 euros
- Cave Lid Pack – 70 euros
All information and an overview of other designs and additional accessories such as caps, socks and much more can be found on the Specialized and Fjällräven websites.
Website: specialized.com and fjallraven.com
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