Friday, April 27, 2012

Wheelmen & Co.

We are very excited about the latest addition to our ever expanding bag selection... Wheelmen and Co! With a history going back to the late 1800's Wheelmen and Co. strives to create functional, durable products using classic design ideas reborn for the 21st century. All designed and made in the beautiful USA.


Wheelmen & Company’s bloodline can be traced back to Thomas Smith, the founder’s great grandfather in the 1800’s. He was born in 1874, lived his whole life in Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland, and was a man with many diverse talents. Thomas Smith not only worked full time for the national railroad, but was also one of the first bicycle mechanics in Ireland. His bicycle repair business flourished and wasn’t long before he became an exclusive dealer of Raleigh Bicycles. Thomas Smith’s bicycle business prospered for many years. The same tools the founder's great grandfather used to create some of the first bicycles dating back to the late 1800’s as well as his original bicycle shop stood can be seen in our Lookbook. At Wheelmen & Company, we stand by tradition and a long lasting understanding of creating product that can be worn now, as well as in many years to come.


All bags pictured are available now at Piper's.

Images and content via Wheelman & Co.