We always love geeking out on new ways to splitting up the gear we carry on rides. Dispersing some of the weight to our bikes can result in more fun on the trail, and shorten the time it takes to get ready to roll. Systems like Specialized’s SWAT and OneUp Components EDC allow integrating a […]
Fidlock Twist Bottle & Magnetic Base
It can be a challenge to mount a water bottle on frames with limited clearance due to the frame design or a piggyback shock. Some manufacturers throw in the towel and don’t bother even adding bottle cage mounts, forcing riders to resort to using an exposed downtube mount or a hydration pack on even short […]
Review: USWE Airborne Low-profile Hydration Pack 9L
When it comes to long rides, carrying a pack is the best way to tote a significant amount of water and gear. The downside to carrying a pack is that added weight of gear can adversely affect your ability to move and react quickly on the bike. Low profile packs like the Airborne series from […]
Improve Your Ride Carry: Wolf Tooth B-RAD Bottle Relocation and Accessory Device
We find that riding with less weight on the body makes for an improved riding experience, so we’re constantly on the search for ways to disperse the gear we carry on rides. The Wolf Tooth B-RAD System is a bottle relocation and accessory system designed to aid with this endeavor. Designed around a series of […]
GUP Quick Fix Tire Sealant & Inflator
Flats are the worst. Even tubeless tires — which thanks to tubeless sealants, have reduced the likelihood of flatting considerably — can be punctured and fail, leaving you forced to add additional sealant or install a tube in order to get home. Sealant dries up over time, which make sealant part of many riders carry […]
Elements Bike Bag
We’re always looking to try different ways to tote our gear on rides, and we’re not alone. The Elements Bike Bag presents another take on the frame bag, sized to carry repair essentials on the bike. It’s large enough fit a tube, multi-tool, tire lever, quick link and co2, and unlike a velcro strap, the […]
Silca Seat Capsule Premio Seat Bag
The Silca Seat Capsule Premio saddle bag features a structured thermoformed shell that facilitates accessing gear from a saddle. Secured to the rails using a BOA closure system, it’s positioned at an angle up against the saddle and even plays well with dropper posts for MTB (or gravel bike) use. Large enough to contain […]
Blackburn Outpost Corner Bag
The Blackburn Outpost Corner Bag is sized to tote a tube and a few tools and designed to be strapped in anywhere you can fit one. We’re always looking for new ways to tote gear on the bike; we’ve been testing custom made frame bags made by some friends, and always having a spare tube […]
No Bottle Cage, No Deal: 7 Bikes We’d Never Buy
There are a lot of sweet mountain bikes out there to choose from, and every season our options get better. However, there are a number of new bikes that still include a design flaw that make me question who is designing these bikes, and why they don’t seem care about the end user or the […]
Review: Ortlieb Waterproof HipPack 2
Ortlieb packs are a common sight on bike lanes during the wet Portland winters, as some they’re known as some of the most weather proof options available. The Hip Pack 2, Ortlieb’s take on the waist pack is unsurprisingly waterproof as well, making it an excellent choice for riders in the Pacific Northwest seeking alternatives […]
The Reliable Classic: Crankbrothers m19 Multi-tool
The Crankbrothers m19 folding multi-tool has been a staple of my everyday ride carry for over a decade now, making it one of the most dependable pieces of gear I’ve ever owned. I acquired my first m19 tool during my tenure as the e-commerce manager for Mike’s Bikes, a chain of bike shops in the […]
OneUp Components EDC Tool
We love riding without packs, and are constantly on the lookout for new ways to carry gear, so when OneUp Components started teasing their new steer tube mounted mini tool, we’ve been intrigued. The aptly titled EDC tool (AKA everyday carry) is housed inside the steerer, and consists of a folding multi-tool with a chainbreaker, […]