When charging down a trail with your buddies, you shouldn’t hear anything other than joyful whooping and the sound of the tires rolling over dirt. The rear linkage has to move freely and, of course, nothing should rub or chafe.Īnnoying rattling or movement is a no-go! For years, the industry has been trying to get bikes quiet, so your master link shouldn’t go flying around in your head tube or a tool rattle in your crank axle. Make sure that nothing interferes with the working of the suspension.
You have to retain the bike’s full functionality As such, you shouldn’t attach anything to the top of the top tube since it restricts your freedom of movement. When attaching things to your bike, it is critical that they don’t interfere with your riding. What to look for when attaching tools, tubes and other spares to your bike A master link on your shifter cable is a good place to start. It is often the little tricks and tweaks that can save the day. Trouser pocket: ideal for a smartphone and, if necessary, flat multi-tools (never put your tools and smartphone in the same pocket!).Cockpit cables: a classic master link storage option.
Rear wheel axle: there isn’t much room here, but enough for an Allen key. Crank axle: you even get tools designed to be stored in the hollow of the crank axle. Trunk in the frame: Specialized, Trek and LAST now offer storage space inside the frame. Top or down tube: perfect for a spare tube attached with a strap, gaffer tape or via integrated bosses. Handlebar ends: quite a few tools and especially tire plugs can be stowed in the handlebar ends. Steerer tube: we’re seeing more and more tools designed to go inside the steerer tube, from above and below. Under the saddle: the saddlebag is a classic, meanwhile you also get open versions, unfortunately they’re in direct line of fire from the rear wheel. In the bottle: these classic road tool boxes are still very popular, but then you’ve got no water. Bottle cages: many models are now available with integrated tools. Below is a list of the potential on-bike attachment and storage locations The trusty old bottle cage has also evolved and can now be used to carry much more than just water, including solutions with integrated tools. Alternatively, you could just use a strap or gaffer tape to attach a tube, CO2 cartridge or other tools anywhere on the bike. Increasingly, frame manufacturers, including Norco, Trek, RAAW, Nukeproof, YT and Canyon, are designing their frames with additional bosses on the top tube to attach a small bag or base plate for a spare tube and other necessities. The steerer tube, the handlebar ends or the axle of your cranks, you’ll find tools designed to be stored in all of these places. In general, you have to make use of the cavities on your bike. Tailor-made bags keep your tools in place and prevent them from rattling in the frame.Įveryone else will have to get creative or use the solutions presented here. The luxury solution – a frame with an integrated storage compartment Nevertheless, we’ve still got some practical tips for Trek and Specialized riders. Owners of these bikes can count themselves lucky, easily able to stow most of the required tools and a spare tube in the bike. The best known models are the Specialized Enduro, Stumpjumper and Stumpy Evo, as well as the Trek Fuel EX and Slash and the LAST TARVO. Where to attach tools and spares on your bikeĪdmittedly, very few bikes have a “trunk”. What are the essential tools to take on a ride? Where can I attach them to my bike? Which brands cater to this and what solutions are there? Which is the best solution and which ones suit my riding style and bike? We answer these questions, giving you our personal favourites and other useful tips. So, it’ll definitely be worthwhile to keep on reading! Carry everything you need to repair a breakdown on the trail, either in a hip bag or on the bike. After all, that way you’ll always have the tools you need within easy reach and less weight on your back. It makes sense to stow your tools on the bike even if you’re still going to use a backpack for long rides. For everyone else who wants to ride without having to carry a bag, we’ve created this guide. For some, hip bags like the ones you will find in our XXL group test present the ultimate solution. 
No sweaty back, no annoying movement, no back pain or simply that feeling of the wind flowing through your shirt – there are many reasons to ride without a backpack.
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