"Speck Gear was developed for cyclists who enjoy exploring nature with minimal luggage but don't want to sacrifice comfort. The design is meticulously crafted for maximum functionality and an optimal balance between lightness and durability. High-quality materials and repairability are key aspects of the product's sustainability. Speck Gear will reliably accompany you over gravel roads and singletrack trails to the ends of the earth—for years to come, that is our claim."

Christian Speck Gründer und Designer von Speck Gear

Christian Speck

He is the creative mind and designer of Speck Gear. With a wide range of interests and a long-term perspective, he consistently implements his ideas. The lack of alternatives prompted him to launch his own bikepacking line. His products draw on 35 years of experience with bike touring and bikepacking on various continents. From 1994 to 1996, he and his wife traveled through North, Central, and South America by bike, gaining a deeper understanding of travel before the digital revolution. An experience that continues to shape him to this day.
Christian Speck is a trained interior designer and product designer, but also dabbles in other disciplines. His focus is always on durable objects that gain character with patina. His studio is located in Soglio in the Bregaglia Valley – the archaic surroundings are the ideal setting for his minimalist designs.

Motivation

As a designer, I'm a purist and a lover of smart and functional solutions. My desire to design bicycle accessories that will reliably accompany me on all my journeys for years to come while adding minimal weight to my luggage stems from my own passion for cycling tours off the beaten track.

Development

Right from the development phase, I work closely with my future producers and partners to find optimal solutions between design, material selection, manufacturing, and functionality. These processes complement each other, and we're happy to go the extra mile if it adds value to the user. The result is products that are reduced to the essentials and have nothing superfluous. Thanks to lean processes, it's possible to produce these high-quality parts in Switzerland at competitive prices. We're proud of this.

Partner

  • Urs Maritz Produzent Speck Gear

    Urs Maritz

    He's a walking encyclopedia when it comes to textiles and their processing. An analyst with a critical and pragmatic approach. His factory supplies not only Rega, but also special units of the army and the police. He's been riding his bicycle daily for decades.

  • Wim Kolb Produzent Speck Gear

    Wim Kolb

    His soldering work is a feast for the eyes – he is an absolute specialist in his field. He is always open to unconventional ideas. His bicycle workshop produces custom-made steel frames. He never learned to drive a car, preferring to get around on two wheels.

  • Monika Müller Produzentin Speck Gear

    Monika Müller

    Her passion is food, its preparation, and preservation. In her factory, local raw materials are freeze-dried and artfully processed into nougat, tea, or trekking food. Her cycling trips continually inspire her to create new creations.

  • Christian Aeberhard Videograf Speck Gear

    Christian Aeberhard

    An observer and seeker, driven by a longing for clarity and beauty in the situation. His photographic and video works are haunting, mischievous, and richly poetic. His bicycle is not only a tool, but also a place of relaxation.

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