avantum. is a Spanish company based in Madrid. Since 2005, from here we import and ship Old Man Mountain racks to most EU countries, although our primary market is Spain. We are proud to say that Old Man Mountain racks is one of our best selling brands and we are happy to have helped so many bikers over the years to carry load on their MTB’s, gravel and ebikes.
We have watched Old Man Mountain grow from a rack-only brand into a full bikepacking gear company, expanding from its classic axle-mounted racks to a complete ecosystem of racks, bags, cages and innovative products like the Axle Pack. That evolution mirrors our own: what began as a focused rack importer has gradually become a broader bikepacking and cargo solutions brand.
Soon after Avantum’s launch and the introduction of Old Man Mountain, we added Carradice to our portfolio, bringing decades of British heritage and handcrafted luggage to Spanish and European riders. Since then, we have continued to expand our range with brands such as Widefoot (USA-made cargo cages and bottle holders), the Nomad line by BRN (Italian bikepacking bags), and the Biri telescopic kickstand. Each brand was chosen for its practical design, durability and fit with the needs of real riders. During certain periods we have also offered bags from Gilles Berthoud, leather saddles from Brooks as well as more commuter oriented panniers from New Loox and Basil.
Our focus remains the same: to offer well-engineered, reliable gear that makes bike travel, commuting and adventure riding easier and more enjoyable. In the near future, we plan to add more bikepacking accessories and complementary products, continuing to support and grow with the bikepacking community in Spain and across Europe.
Old Man Mountain has been integral to our story and deserves a special mention: it is one of our best-selling brands and the partner that helped us build our reputation, enabling thousands of riders to safely and reliably carry loads on their MTBs, gravel bikes and e-bikes. And the OMM story started back in 1996.
The Original
The first set of Cold Springs, circa 1996.
Our philosophy is simple; don’t discriminate, innovate. That’s why we developed the first suspension compatible cargo racks back in 1996.
After years of using backpacks to carry our bike-camping gear, we realized there had to be a more efficient and ergonomic solution. We wanted something that would allow us to ride trails and carry our bikes over rivers, locked gates and rocks. Panniers and racks were the obvious answer. But we soon realized there were no racks compatible with mountain bikes with suspension and no frame eyelets. No one considered this type of bicycle as a viable option for touring and bike-camping. So instead of buying new bikes we made our own racks, and the “Cold Springs Carriers” were born.
Since then many winters have passed and several racks have been designed: Sherpa, Pioneer, Black Rock, White Rock, front low-riders racks. All with the purpose to provide a unique solution for your bike adventures.
Currently, we are focusing on the newly launched Divide and Elkhorn racks. The new Divide is front and rear ready for eyelet mounting with an optional fit kit for axle mounting.