I quite like the idea of having all the tools I need on my bike. Partly so I don't need to take a pack, partly so they're always there.
I'm a little bit restricted because I run Vibrocore bars, so I can't use bar insert stuff. So this is what I'm looking at:
- Pump in holder under bottle cage (I already have this bit)
- Tube, tyre levers and tubeless plugs on a strap
- Crank insert thingy toolkit (looking at the Topeak Hide 'n' Tool for this, but suggestions welcome)
Anything I've forgotten? Any better options? I've looked at the OneUp EDC stuff but it's pretty expensive, and this selection looks like it covers most everything I need... But if it's a way better option I'm listening.
Can recommend the Topeak Hide N tool - I've popped it on my bike & not noticed it since.
i've got the giant stash clutch, in crank multi tool and chain breaker, co2 up the steerer and plugs in the bar ends.
with too many bikes, given hindsight, id have bought a one up pump and multitool and swap it around
The OneUp pump was a possibility, but I already have about three decent pumps. The Giant Clutch stuff is interesting though, I'll have a proper look at that.
And good to hear the Topeak is decent, that's the current fave.
there is the daysaver stuff, and wolf tooth, bother premium options
Just bear in mind that storing on the bike means they get full atmospheric exposure. My tools (ooh err) go rusty if I don’t make sure they get wiped down regularly if they’re on the bike. I normally pack the one up edc pump and tools in a hip pack to keep them out of the weather.
I'm currently working through some 'on the bike' options.
So far I'm impressed with the topeak bb tool - seems very secure if a little fiddly to get in there. I see that as a proper 'in case of emergency' tool and I only really have it as an option to stash the chain tool.
For my quick adjustments multitool I quite like the oneup edc lite in the steerer... although I have a stem cap I like more so I'm adding a Specialized swat tool to my zee cage. I know I have a tool in the bottom bracket but I like a tool I can grab quickly - and there isn't enough clearance for for topeak ninja cage mounted tool in my frame.
I've got a topeak pump mounted the cage and CO2 + inflater in the bottom of the steerer which is then plugged by a fork cork.
Finally a few bits and widgets that go in a peatys tool wrap along with a snickers bar.
My gravel bike (Specialized Diverge) has a hollow downtube which stores a pump and tube. One of the bottle cages holds my Vittoria tool case (a soft zip-up bottle sized tube) and on the top tube there is another bottle mount which a small thin zip up bag, holding keys, lock and phone, is attached to. Neat, tidy and rattle free.
I only have one set of bottle bosses (Bird Aether 9a) and I use that for a bottle. I guess if I don't take a tube (could probably just get away with plugs for shorter local rides, although tbf I mostly just ride without anything at the moment!) that opens up more options for tool wraps etc.
How about a saddle wedge pack? They are simple and unobtrusive and work well in my experience. Pump on bottle bosses.
Yeah that's not a bad shout actually - my saddle has an attachement for a pack I think too. Would need to do some measuring with the dropper...
Literally just edited to say that 🤣
I had the Topeak BB Hide N Tool on my last bike and it was great, however after a particularly sloppy ride it got stuck and the end snapped off. Had to tease it out with pliers. Topeak's UK distro were great in sorting a replacement but I ended up selling it as I have an eBike now and it wouldn't fit. As such I'm back to carrying stuff in my pockets/bumbag/backpack depending on how far and how long my rides are.
i found saddle bag/packs rattled loads... weren't for me
The Blackburn switch tool wrap looks like quite a good bet.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tools/blackburn-switch-wrap-tool-kit/
That blackburn looks like a lovely bit of kit that would be massively let down by the fact it's got quite a bit of exposed tool right where some of the worse splattering will happen.
I have the Topeak ninja tool on my bottle cage.
It's a great tool
It stored in a wee waterproof box
Yeah the Blackburn looks lovely but it's just too exposed for MTB for me. Would work with guards, I guess.
Topeak Ninja box looks decent. I like that the Hide 'n' Tool has a chaintool as well as mini tool though. I think it's my fave option so far, then pump on the frame and tube, levers and tubeless kit on a strap (maybe a Peaty's wrap thingy, if it'll fit in my frame).
I've been using the 76 Projects Little Piggy with their Piggy pouch for about three years and its been rock solid and kept the contents completely dry, even after a hose down. Pouch fits a spare tube,tubeless repair kit, tyre levers and a Topeak Mini pro 20
That does look nice, but I don't have spare bottle mounts so it doesn't work for me.
They do have a version (I think its called the Piggy as well which doesn't help) which sits below the bottle cage on a kind of extension
Topeak Elementa XS, fits under the saddle and shouldn't get in the way and doesn't rattle. I have that alongside a OneUp pump and steerer tool.
Not sure whether your bars would prevent having the OneUp EDC in your steerer tube. Has everything you'd need shy of a pump. I just stick my wee electric pump in a pocket. Can heartily recommend it and the tool hasn't got rusty with over a year and a half of riding in Scotland! I went for the threadless adapter version, so I don't have the pliers, but the tool has pretty much everything else.
Nope I could go for the Oneup steerer option, it's definitely a possibility. Just quite spendy.
i have a lezyne flow cage with a multitool storage pod that includes tyre plugs and a quick link & a pump strapped to it, for longer rides i take a 76projects piggy storage bag with a spare tube & trye lever that i strap on to the frame
Peatys tool wrap doesn't rattle and keeps out the elements
I tried the tools on frame thing in a tool wrap and it was fine until I needed the tube. Make sure you buy one that covers the tube completely as they end up full of muck and you don't really want that.
What about a fidlock bottle mount?
I use one of the Peaty's Holdfast Straps. Pouch for your tools/spares. Strap is plenty long enough to stick a tube under it.
I've got a Peaty's and don't find it that suitable for containing much of anything substantial tbh.
Might try a Fidlock though
Does anyone have experience of the Wolftooth Pack pliers or 8 bit tool? I really like their stuff, mainly ride with a hip pack & bladder but am thinking of getting a bottle and multi tool for local rides from home.
I bought the wolftooth pack pliers a few years ago (for almost 40 quid when they first came out) - all the bike packing sites were raving about them but I'm not sure any of the bloggers had actually used a pair.....I found them to be badly made (wobbly pivot), wouldn't stay closed as the magnet wasn't strong enough, didn't fit many makes of spare link in the handle and their actual function didn't even work properly. I sent them back and got a refund.