If you look at any of our trail bikes these days, you’ll see a black Fernhill Co LTL Frame bag strapped stepped to the frame. Inside this bag is a spare tube, tire lever or two, tire plugs, and a small multi-tool. Paired with a matching waist pack, I can carry everything I need for […]
Review: Topeak Ninja Series Cage SK and Toolbox 16 Multi-tool
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 […]
Evoc Hip Pouch & Race Belt
We’ve made an effort to use and test most of the waist packs out there but our experience with Euro-brand Evoc is limited, so it was time to take a closer look. Earlier this year we had a chance to get our hands on the Hip Pouch and Race Belt from Evoc bags. The Hip […]
Review: Wild Bike Elements Frame Bag
Saddles bags are useful for carrying small riding essentials like a multi-tool, spare tube, levers and the like, but they can be awkward on a modern mountain bike. Not only can they interfere with the operation of an adjustable height post, but the high location can have an effect on the handling of the bike. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dakine Hot Laps Gripper Bike Bag
Dakine’s Hot Laps Gripper Bike Bag is more than an aesthetically pleasing alternative to electrical tape. Unlike other hook and loop tube straps, the carrying sleeve encases your tube, protecting it from damage. It also features slots for tire levers, CO2, a small multi-tool and whatever else you can cram into it. Seat packs often […]
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 […]
Blackburn Switch Multi-Tool
Full disclosure: when the Switch Multi-tool from Blackburn showed up at our door for a review, I wasn’t terribly excited about it. It felt a bit too similar to the modular t-handle Fix It Sticks. However, the primary difference between the products is in the execution; as opposed to utilizing standardized bits, the Switch integrates the […]
Review: Bottle Pod Bottle Cage Storage
The Bottle Pod is a water bottle cage mountable storage solution designed to fit all the essentials needed on a ride. Created by a company called MilesWide Industries, it’s one of a series of storage solutions that includes a favorite, the Sticky Pod. Like the Sticky Pod, the Bottle Pod zips completely open and features dividers to […]
Review: Camelbak KUDU 12 Hydration Pack
The Camelbak K.U.D.U. was designed specifically to meet the needs for hydration, storage and enhanced protection while racing enduro. Modern MTB enduro is essentially the equivalent of racing downhill on 6″ travel bikes with minimal protective gear, and with riders pushing the limits, crashing is common. The KUDU was designed address these specific needs, carrying the […]
Review: Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX Multi-tool
If using a folding multi-tool results in that all thumbs feeling, check out Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Lite multi-tool, one of our favorite multi-tools to date.