How it works
Purpose-built.
From pack to bike.
Choose a number to bring that detail into focus.
A platform that backs you up.
Your bag rests on the platform while its straps stay on your shoulders. Standard V and Pro add a broad, padded V top that quick-releases for stowing.
Your posture. Your adjustment.
Set the height and fore–aft position to meet your bag where you wear it. Quick-release hardware makes adjustment tool-free.
A direct route to the bicycle.
The seatpost-mounted support transfers the load from the platform to your bike. Step off and your backpack is already with you.
Watch the demonstration
See what
the scale shows.
Watch the scale reading change as the platform meets the backpack. That is the idea behind Backbone: support from below, instead of leaving all the load on your shoulders.
Your familiar bag. A new way to carry it.No dedicated pannier bag required. Your backpack stays on you for the ride and for everything after it.
This clip demonstrates the principle. How much support you feel depends on your bike, backpack, riding position, and adjustment.
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Watch it adjust
Set the height.
Set the reach.
The platform moves in two directions so it can meet the bottom of your backpack where you actually wear it.
Open. Move. Close.
Bring the platform to the bottom of your backpack. Open the cam handle, move the inner tube, then close the handle once the height is set.
Remove. Slide. Reinsert.
Align the support with where your bag rests when seated. Remove the locking pin before sliding the upright, then reinsert it after the position is set.
Select either card to watch that adjustment. Standard V shown. Follow the complete setup guide for your model before riding.
Your position sets the height.
An upright commute and a forward-leaning ride place your backpack differently. Adjust the support to meet your bag where you actually wear it.
Built for the everyday journey
Built with purpose.
6061-T6 aluminum tubing. TIG-welded joints. The construction behind your backpack’s support deserves a closer look.
6061-T6 aluminum construction
TIG-welded joints and an anodized finish bring together the structure and finish of the Backbone support.
Reflective lettering
The decal catches light after dark. It is reflective, not self-illuminating, and does not replace bicycle lights or required reflectors.
A padded top that stows away
Standard V and Pro include the padded V Platform. Its V top quick-releases from the shaft for easier storage. Mini and Standard use a rectangular platform.
Setup & adjustment guide
From your bike to your first ride
Clamp. Adjust.
Find your fit.
Set it up around the way you ride and the backpack you already carry.
Mount behind the saddle.
Check seatpost compatibility, then fit the Backbone using its tool-free quick-release clamp. Follow your model’s assembly guide.
Bring the platform to your bag.
With your backpack on, adjust the height and fore-aft position until the platform meets the bottom of the bag in your seated riding position.
Fine-tune the support.
Adjust the backpack straps and support together. Complete the checks in your setup guide before heading out.
A few practical details
Make it work
for your ride.
Do I need a special backpack?
The Backbone is designed to support the backpack you already wear. The bag’s shape, size, and position affect how it rests on the platform. If you’re unsure, send us a photo of your bike and bag.
Not sure which model fits your bike and bag?
Open the Shop and choose “Help me choose” for the model finder, or send us a photo of your bike and backpack for help before ordering.
Choose your Backbone
One idea.
Four ways to ride.
Choose the platform and support that suit your bag and bicycle.
Compact setup
Mini
A shorter support and rectangular platform. Start here if compact size matters—and check Mini’s extra saddle-clearance requirement.
Explore Mini →Everyday versatility
Standard
A rectangular platform with more adjustment than Mini. A straightforward setup for your everyday backpack.
Explore Standard →Most Popular · Best Value
Standard V
The Standard support with a broad, padded V Platform and a removable V top. Our best-value setup.
Explore Standard V →The full setup
Pro
The padded V Platform, cable-and-winch reinforcement, and a personalized setup review.
Explore Pro →