Castelli and Sportful owners buy Tailfin as bikepacking company sees continued growth 

September 24, 2026

The owners of Castelli and Sportful have announced the acquisition of Tailfin, the Bristol-based technical bikepacking equipment company.

MVC Group says the acquisition represents a “significant acceleration” in its development strategy and that Tailfin will complement its cycling portfolio.

Founded in Bristol in 2017 by Nick Broadbent, Tailfin is known for its premium bikepacking bags, racks and accessories. The company has developed its proprietary technologies in-house, and they are protected by more than 20 granted and pending patents.

If the proprietary tech wasn’t enticing enough for MVC Group, Tailfin’s company has also achieved an average annual growth of approximately 50% and it reached almost €10 million in revenue in 2025.

More than half of this revenue was generated in the US, UK and Germany, and Tailfin’s growth will now be supported by MVC Group’s presence in 75 countries. bikeradar