Race 12
Bike backpack
Specification
Description
deuter celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2023 and thus launches an Anniversary Edition - in classic black and with a very special graphic. This is a tribute to the history of alpinism and the claim of deuter to continue to shape the mountain sports with innovations. Lightweight, stable bike backpack with good weight-comfort ratio thanks to reduction to essential features and air-permeable Airstripes back system. This guarantees sporty mountain bikers optimal ventilation and sits compactly on the body even on rough trails. Chest strap and mesh hip fins also keep the pack optimally in position. Thanks to bluesign® certified main material made from 100% recycled fabrics and the 100% environmentally friendly manufactured, resource-saving components, the Race meets the highest standards, is climate neutral and PFAS-free.
Your optimal companion for
- Lightweight
- Mesh hip fins
- Mesh shoulder straps
- Compatible with 3.0 liter drinking system/bag
- 2-way adjustable sternum strap
- Stretch side pockets
- Attachment loops for the helmet holder (helmet holder is not included in delivery)
- Reflective details
- Removable rain cover
- Elasticated inner compartment for storing wet/sweaty clothing, water reservoir, etc.
- Cell phone pocket on the side
- Glasses stow system on shoulder strap
- Inside compartment to keep your valuables safe
- Key clip
Lightweight and robust polyamide fabric. A high thread density ensures special strength. The ripstop structure is designed as a honeycomb structure and gives the fabric a special look.
- > D stands for Denier – a unit of measurement for yarn weight. 600D means that 9,000 meters of yarn weigh 600 grams. The higher the value, the more robust (and often heavier) the material.
- > PES stands for Polyester. Polyester fibers are highly tear- and abrasion-resistant, easy to care for, and absorb very little moisture.
- > PA stands for Polyamide (also known as nylon). Polyamide fibers are especially durable, elastic, and lightweight – ideal for textiles subject to high stress.
- > REC stands for Recycled – the material is made entirely or partially from recycled resources.
- > BS stands for bluesign®-certified – the material has been produced in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way according to the bluesign® standard.
Top features of the Race 12
EXCELLENT WEIGHT-TO-COMFORT RATIO FOR MORE ENERGY
We’ve taken a well-balanced selection of materials, optimized the tailoring, reduced materials use to a minimum, and pared the features down to the essentials. The result is an especially lightweight yet durable biking backpack that delivers a great weight-to-comfort ratio.

BIKE-SPECIFIC BACK SYSTEM FOR COMFORT AND STABILITY
The breathable Airstripes back system ensures good airflow across the back and a snug fit for technical trails. The sternum strap, which features a new one-hand buckle, and mesh hip fins hold the pack in perfect position – no matter how rough the ride.

RESOURCE-FRIENDLY MANUFACTURING
With bluesign®-certified body fabric made of 100% recycled materials and resource-saving components from 100% environmentally friendly production, the pack meets the highest standards. It’s also climate neutral and PFC-free and is a clear statement of our commitment to sustainability.


AIRSTRIPES SYSTEM


- 3D AirMesh lined shoulder straps. Anatomically formed, they guarantee comfortable movement range. The chest strap further secures the fit.
- Breathable Mesh wings on the hip belt stabilize the load.
- Two contour-shaped layers of knobbly foam with AirMesh lining and minimal back contact provide maximum airflow.
- Flexible aluminium stays within the foam profile can be bent to fit the back exactly. (Bike I, Superbike and Trans Alpine).

Made without PFAS
This deuter product was manufactured by us without the use of per- and polyfluorinated chemicals. This reduces the use of substances that are harmful to the environment and health.
PFAS is used, among other things, as a coating for rain protection, as they have water, dirt and grease-repellent properties.
Instead, deuter now uses DWR (Durable Water Repellency) impregnation, which is harmless to health and environmentally friendly.

Recycled fabric
This model was made from recycled materials.

ClimatePartner certified product
By increasingly adopting materials and technologies for our collections that have a smaller carbon footprint, we are taking positive steps toward reducing our CO² emissions. But despite our greatest efforts, it’s impossible not to generate any emissions at all. And so, we’ve teamed up with ClimatePartner to offset all unavoidable CO² emissions. From now on, when a deuter product is bought, the volume of emissions released by the manufacture and transportation of it will be compensated for through voluntary offsetting and targeted investment in select social and climate protection projects. More information.