Let's talk about on bike storage

Posted by: RAHrider

Posted by: heathen

I now have my setup dialed for what I need. Wolftooth mount (gave me more clearance) with 76 Projects bag. Bag holds two 25g C02, quick links, few links of chain, Crank Bros multi tool, Stans dart tool, tire levers.

I am looking for a bolt on gear storage solution for under the top tube (such as pictured here). It's going on a chromo hardtail with dedicated bolts under the top tube. I note that the wolf tooth ones are 40 or 50mm wide, which I would think would extend beyond the sides of the tube. I was wondering if anyone found their legs brush against the backplate when pedalling? Or is the width a non-issue? Anyone see any benefit of one over another?

I have the Wolftooth (see my post on the previous thread page), and with my co2/levers strapped on it's wider than the plate but I've never rubbed it with my legs. Only thing with Wolftooth is it's expensive for what it is (my opinion) and the included strap is kind of useless due to bulk, a ski strap works better with no real downside.

Posted by: grambo

Posted by: RAHrider

Posted by: heathen

I now have my setup dialed for what I need. Wolftooth mount (gave me more clearance) with 76 Projects bag. Bag holds two 25g C02, quick links, few links of chain, Crank Bros multi tool, Stans dart tool, tire levers.

I am looking for a bolt on gear storage solution for under the top tube (such as pictured here). It's going on a chromo hardtail with dedicated bolts under the top tube. I note that the wolf tooth ones are 40 or 50mm wide, which I would think would extend beyond the sides of the tube. I was wondering if anyone found their legs brush against the backplate when pedalling? Or is the width a non-issue? Anyone see any benefit of one over another?

I have the Wolftooth (see my post on the previous thread page), and with my co2/levers strapped on it's wider than the plate but I've never rubbed it with my legs. Only thing with Wolftooth is it's expensive for what it is (my opinion) and the included strap is kind of useless due to bulk, a ski strap works better with no real downside.

Wish I had read this 12 hours ago before I put in my wolf tooth order. They had just the base plate in the scratch and dent sale. 

Anyways, I love WT for their quality products and customer service, so I'm happy to support them with a purchase. Also got a set of their pogies for my wife who wears the biggest lobster mits all winter due to her chronically cold hands. Hopefully with the pogies she can wear normal riding gloves and have better control!

Posted by: tashi

Posted by: heathen

Posted by: tashi

What does the bracket do?  

I use an almost identical bag and strap, strapped to my down tube and it doesn’t shift or anything.

What bracket are you seeing?

The ones that hold the little bags, like you have on you down tube and RAH has on his top tube.

This?

https://76projects.com/products/thepiggy

If you want a tough water proof frame bag that is about the right size,

buy an lb of kicking horse coffee and use the coffee,

repurpose the bag to put your bike stuff in

I'm going through the onboard tools I carry on each bike to make sure everything is complete and in good shape for the coming year. That got me thinking about what tools/supplies to actually carry. I'm thinking for long front country day rides and I am excluding bikepacking/backcountry rides where I'd want to carry some extra stuff to avoid a day+ walk.

Here's what I have settled on:

- mini-pump

- tire levers

- spare 26er tube [lighter/compact will fit a 29er in a pinch]

- multi-tool with chain tool

- spare chain quick link

- valve core tool

- spare valve core

- duct tape

- zipties

- tubeless plugs [ small and large]

- spare derailleur hanger

- steri-strips [for human mechanicals!]

- clean bandana [for human mechanicals!]

- pair of disposable gloves

All of this ^^^ stuff will fit inside a frame bag to keep them clean/dry until I need them or hopefully I don't need them!

What are you carrying?

If you’re solo on those rides and on a dual suspension bike (which I don’t think you are) it might be a worthy addition to include a second multi tool or at least a standalone hex - I’m thinking of pivots where you need a 6mm in each side if it comes loose. 

No biggie if you have a buddy with a tool too.

Posted by: mrbrett

If you’re solo on those rides and on a dual suspension bike (which I don’t think you are) it might be a worthy addition to include a second multi tool or at least a standalone hex - I’m thinking of pivots where you need a 6mm in each side if it comes loose. 

No biggie if you have a buddy with a tool too.

Good point. I am mostly riding hardtails, but I do have a FS rig with a frame bag so I'll take a quick look and see if it needs any extra tools.

Posted by: Vikb

I'm going through the onboard tools I carry on each bike to make sure everything is complete and in good shape for the coming year. That got me thinking about what tools/supplies to actually carry. I'm thinking for long front country day rides and I am excluding bikepacking/backcountry rides where I'd want to carry some extra stuff to avoid a day+ walk.

Here's what I have settled on:

- mini-pump

- tire levers

- spare 26er tube [lighter/compact will fit a 29er in a pinch]

- multi-tool with chain tool

- spare chain quick link

- valve core tool

- spare valve core

- duct tape

- zipties

- tubeless plugs [ small and large]

- spare derailleur hanger

- steri-strips [for human mechanicals!]

- clean bandana [for human mechanicals!]

- pair of disposable gloves

All of this ^^^ stuff will fit inside a frame bag to keep them clean/dry until I need them or hopefully I don't need them!

What are you carrying?

That's a good list Vik, and very similar to mine. I  also carry a spare shift cable and emergency space blanket on *every* ride. They weigh next to nothing, and can really save your (or someone else's) bacon.  I don't store anything on my bike since I always ride with a backpack or fanny pack.

I opted for the GRANITE DESIGN head tube mini tool, chain tool and tire plugs in the bar. I also got small frame bags for CO2, tire levers and some spares.

Just got a used 2.5l Axiom frame bag for the HT. It looks like a similar capacity to the bum bag I've been wearing, so hoping for that true sweatless back feeling.

The inner tube lacing is a temporary solution while I source some nice velco straps.

Probably going to need a side loading cage, any recommendations or ones to avoid?

Posted by: velocipedestrian

Probably going to need a side loading cage, any recommendations or ones to avoid?

I've used a number of plastic side-loading cages. They all work pretty well. I also want to point out this ^^^ style of common metal cage works in that bag configuration for a side-loading bottle.

Good tip, thanks.

New bike presents new storage challenges. There is not much room between the shock and the mount.

I currently have the 76 Projects .3L piggy bag. Looking for smaller bag. Basically flatter. What have you seen?

Posted by: heathen

New bike presents new storage challenges. There is not much room between the shock and the mount.

I currently have the 76 Projects .3L piggy bag. Looking for smaller bag. Basically flatter. What have you seen?

This bag is an old under seat type with some straps and internal plastic stiffeners removed. It's held in place with a Wolftooth base and strap which might let you shift your cage up a little.

Or if that would limit bottle size I'm sure you could bodge up a strap to squeeze into the little triangle above the rocker.

I bought a few used bags like this cheap for experimenting with, they're a good starting point.

Edit - zoomed in further and saw the mount bolts, sweet.