Bend, Oregon’s bikepacking aficionados, Old Man Mountain (OMM), just released their first handlebar cradle. The new Manzanita Cradle was developed in partnership with Salsa Cycles to continue the success of Salsa’s popular Anything Cradle.
This bracket-mounted system is compatible with all types of riding styles, ranging from technical off-road adventures to smoother gravel routes. The Manzanita utilizes a hook-and-loop attachment system, where bags hang from corner hooks, like a jacket on a coat rack. This creates a secure connection without the need for complicated hardware. Easy, secure, and silent.
Once the bag hooks into place, riders can easily secure it with compression straps that route through specially designed holes in the front stretch pocket.
This means you can tighten down your gear without losing access to the most convenient storage space on the bag. The process eliminates the usual struggle of trying to manage loose bags while securing straps.
The cradle sports six M5 mounting points along its arms. This allows you to attach lights, bike computers, phones, GPS trackers, or water bottles directly to the cradle, keeping your handlebars from cluttering up.
This way, the rider can also preserve their grip positions. Plus, it creates a cleaner setup overall. All of this can make a real difference on longer rides where hand comfort matters.
Manzanita Cradle Retail & Detail
Retail: $110 – $240
- Mounting hooks on the cradle and simple loops on the bags make mounting your bag easy and quick. So easy it can even be done one-handed.
- Quick stash, stretch pockets provide easy access to snacks, and essentials you need while riding.
- Six accessory mounting points on the top of the cradle provide plenty of room for computers, lights, and other accessories.
- Dual bolt handlebar clamps provide ample grip to prevent the cradle from slipping, rotating, even the roughest trails.
- Handlebar mounts protect the brake and shift housing to maintain smooth functionality.
- Angle adjustability makes tire clearance on small bikes a breeze while maintaining an ideal mounting angle.
- Waterproof fabrics and roll top closures keep your gear safe and protected in harsh weather and stream crossings.
- Air purge valves make it easy to securely compress your gear to save space and stabilize your load.
- 9L Top Load bag and 11L Side Load bag options for refined fit on every bike.
The new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle comes in two different bag options: an 11-liter side-loading bag designed for flat handlebars, and a 9-liter top-loading version.
Both bags share the same features and mounting system, with the main difference being where/how you access your gear. The combination gives riders a straightforward way to carry essentials up front while keeping their handlebars clear for comfortable riding.
Check the link below for more details about the Manzanita Cradle and all of the bikepacking goodness at OMM
