How do you carry your shit?

[parkmeister]

Long ride or short, I always use the same Camelbak backpack to keep things simple. When I used to ride road, I would still use the Camelbak for consistency. Caught a lot of shit from the interwebz roadies for that, but what evs.

[volklpowdermaniac]

To follow up, I like nuun. and the others, but wish they would all stop being fizzy , find that really unrefreshing during exercise, but I’m sure there’s some quasi scientific reason to it. So much so I just buy the bulk stuff Gatorade, scratch, sometimes hammer.

[AlpiNord]

I just roll it up super tight and rawdog it under the saddle with a ski strap, along w Co2 and tire wrench. I happened across someone in need last fall, tube was still in fine shape.

Admittedly, Murphy seems to be lurking.

Take an old inner tube and cut it on the inner center and use it as outer protection:





You could spend more time, cut more pieces and glue up the ends and sides to make a 'cylinder'.

[singlesline]

To follow up, I like nuun. and the others, but wish they would all stop being fizzy , find that really unrefreshing during exercise, but I’m sure there’s some quasi scientific reason to it. So much so I just buy the bulk stuff Gatorade, scratch, sometimes hammer.

They are? I thought they stopped fizzing as soon as the tablets were done dissolving (and the slow-dissolve is the key to the tablets being so small--when you get the instant-dissolve packets, they seem much larger).

Might just be an artifact of me using it mostly as a recovery drink so it has sat there for a while by the time I drink it.

[scrublover]

Roll your own bottle dropper.

[MiddleOfNight]

Take an old inner tube and cut it on the inner center and use it as outer protection:

[skaredshtles]

This is all I can see when people show pictures of carrying all their stuff on their frame:

[AlpiNord]

Pump, CO2 or both?

I have used my pump maybe once in several years. I’ve always thought CO2 cartridges as wasteful, but can see the benefits. So now I’m looking into them.

How many tires can you fill per canister?

Regarding reliability, is it still a good idea to also pack a pump?


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[skaredshtles]

Pump, CO2 or both?

I have used my pump maybe once in several years. I’ve always thought CO2 cartridges as wasteful, but can see the benefits. So now I’m looking into them.

How many tires can you fill per canister?

Depends.

Regarding reliability, is it still a good idea to also pack a pump?

Yes - because invariably the CO2 won't get the tire inflated enough.

[climberevan]

I would only carry CO2 in a race where seconds count. Otherwise it's wasteful and only gives you one shot at getting the plug right. Further, 2 canisters are not even lighter than a light pump.

[toast2266]

Pump, CO2 or both?

I have used my pump maybe once in several years. I’ve always thought CO2 cartridges as wasteful, but can see the benefits. So now I’m looking into them.

How many tires can you fill per canister?

Regarding reliability, is it still a good idea to also pack a pump?


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Pump for longer rides where I 100% need to be able to get my tire re-inflated. I generally have a fanny pack or backpack of some sort for longer rides, so carrying the pump isn't a big deal. Often I'll have both a pump and CO2's for that sort of ride.

CO2 for shorter rides where I'm not riding with a pack. For me, the CO2 isn't so much about the speed. It's about the small form factor that fits in my pocket, and it's about being able to re-inflate a plugged tubeless tire. If your bead comes unseated, a mini pump isn't gonna re-seat it - you're stuck with putting a tube in. A CO2 will usually re-seat a tire bead without issue. But plugs and CO2's don't always work, so occasionally I'm stuck walking / riding the flat out (but it's a short ride, so that's not the end of the world).

CO2's are wasteful, but I use *maybe* one a year, so in the grand scheme of my personal wastefulness, it doesn't really register on the scale.

[AlpiNord]

Pump for longer rides where I 100% need to be able to get my tire re-inflated. I generally have a fanny pack or backpack of some sort for longer rides, so carrying the pump isn't a big deal. Often I'll have both a pump and CO2's for that sort of ride.

CO2 for shorter rides where I'm not riding with a pack. For me, the CO2 isn't so much about the speed. It's about the small form factor that fits in my pocket, and it's about being able to re-inflate a plugged tubeless tire. If your bead comes unseated, a mini pump isn't gonna re-seat it - you're stuck with putting a tube in. A CO2 will usually re-seat a tire bead without issue. But plugs and CO2's don't always work, so occasionally I'm stuck walking / riding the flat out (but it's a short ride, so that's not the end of the world).

CO2's are wasteful, but I use *maybe* one a year, so in the grand scheme of my personal wastefulness, it doesn't really register on the scale.

That's generally how I was thinking, but all bases would be covered if you carried both. I'm messing with a pump/CO2/tube/tool box carrier concept to just go without having to think about it and change out what I bring. Simply dedicating a pump spot seems wise.

[El Chupacabra]

This is all I can see when people show pictures of carrying all their stuff on their frame:

It's the GOTOS of bicycling.

I never understood why anyone would want to tape shit to their bike frame. Guessing it's part of current trendiness, like fanny packs, tall socks, goggles, or riding without gloves. Sometimes all those at once. Plus mandatory tailgate pad to scratch up your bike and truck, at the same time.

[carlh]

Best side load cage? I want to switch the access side of my bottle on my gnarvana and need a side load cage for access. This is for the under top tube mount so security is a priority.

[Andeh]

Best side load cage? I want to switch the access side of my bottle on my gnarvana and need a side load cage for access. This is for the under top tube mount so security is a priority.

The Wolf Tooth Morse cage works really well there. It lets you shift it slightly downward to run a larger bottle, and you can periodically gently bend it up to get a tighter hold on your bottle. At the same time it's flexy enough that it's not hard to diagonally load it.

[J. Barron DeJong]

Best side load cage? I want to switch the access side of my bottle on my gnarvana and need a side load cage for access. This is for the under top tube mount so security is a priority.

I have a Specialized Zee Cage II. Never had a bottle loose, including riding bike park with it. Available left or right hand.

[toast2266]

I have a Specialized Zee Cage II. Never had a bottle loose, including riding bike park with it. Available left or right hand.

x2.

[bagtagley]

Pump, CO2 or both?

I have used my pump maybe once in several years. I’ve always thought CO2 cartridges as wasteful, but can see the benefits. So now I’m looking into them.

How many tires can you fill per canister?

Regarding reliability, is it still a good idea to also pack a pump?


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Pump always cause my tools are in there and I've been let down by CO2 enough times to know better, but basically always have CO2 also cause I'm lazy.

25 gram cartridges are ideal because a 16 gram doesn't fill a 29" tire enough. But, they've gotten hard to find cheap in bulk, so I've been running 16 gram and either carry a couple or top off the tire with the pump.

[VTskibum]

Definitely in the CO2 camp, as I'm lazy and more often then not when I get a flat it's during a lunch ride w/ a work meeting I need to be back for, kids to pickup somewhere/etc. I also find them far far easier to carry than a pump as I'm not into the GOTOS approach, other than spare tube under my saddle on bikes that don't have a hiding hole in the frame.

I've bought or split the 16g bulk ones and carry 2 or 3 at a time. Most of my rides are close enough that you're not going to die in the wilderness anyway, even if it would be a long walk/ride out on an insert.

As for side load cages, will 3rd the Spec Zee cage. I've also had good luck with the Lezyne ones as well, including racing those. Admittedly in both cases downtube, not under the top tube.

Went out for a quick <1hr morning loop w/ my buddy and did have to bring hip pack just to throw my BC Research toolbag into b/c I didn't have pocket liner bibs or enough pant pockets to carry it... All in the name of current MTB trendy fashion to climberevans point up-thread about jersey pockets. We were riding some really rough rocky trails at high speeds for his enduro training loop, so pretty sure you're not allowed to do that w/ a roadie jersey and baggies.

[beaterdit]

I've reduced to pump only because it always works, and more than once if needed. Used to carry one or the other, or both, but have been burned with just CO2. Both is unnecessary redundancy and takes up space and they weigh as much as my pump.

For racing obviously CO2 is must have but I don't really do that anymore and I'm not in as much of a hurry when I ride. Still roll with just CO2 n the roady.

I used to love the old 40g Innovations "Big Air" CO2. Good for two 26" tires and then some and weighs less than a 16g. Prolly fill two 29er tires to the pressure I run these days. They have a tendency to explode when left in your car in real hot temps though and I've actually had two packs destroyed! Shoulda learned the first time. Looks like you can still get them but buyer beware hahaha.

[evdog]

I've reduced to pump only because it always works, and more than once if needed. Used to carry one or the other, or both, but have been burned with just CO2. Both is unnecessary redundancy and takes up space and they weigh as much as my pump.

I've had CO2 failures. I've also had my pump that hadn't failed in 15 yrs...fail. Or simply not be able to push air through a clogged valve core. Of course those instances all seemed to happen when I didn't have the other method with me. So now I always carry both.

On my Spur I just put all tools, pump etc in my frame bag. Along with any snacks, extra layer etc. If I need to bring a bottle it can go in a feed bag on my handlebar. Phone can go in another one or in the frame bag.

For longer rides I'll wear a hip pack or hydration pack depending how much stuff I need to bring.

[climberevan]

really rough rocky trails at high speeds for his enduro training loop, so pretty sure you're not allowed to do that w/ a roadie jersey and baggies.

This is perfect terrain for bibs and a tight jersey, but so is all other terrain. I will admit that putting pads on over my roadie kit feels weird, so I just don't wear pads.

[Jong Lafitte]

This is all I can see when people show pictures of carrying all their stuff on their frame:

Some men are baptists, others Catholics, my father was an Oldsmobile man.


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[AlpiNord]

For side water bottle holder, my Planet Bike one works fine. Shown w/pump holder:



Thanks to you ne'er do wells, I ordered an Osprey Savu 5 ($35) for the 'tweener' rides, XC tours, hiking, etc. vs bringing nothing other than a single water bottle and the Osprey Raptor 14 rides with hydration. The first thing I noticed was nowhere to carry another layer. Coincidentally, a buddy had ordered the same and said the same thing. One simple solution which might work on other packs too:

[DEVO]

So I am recently back into Mtn biking after a pretty long hiatus (last bike was an '02 bullit). Just bought a used YT Jeffsy and have been out on few rides. Why does no one wear a camelback anymore? Seems like a good idea to carry tools, pump, keys, water, etc. Not sure why I would want to strap a bunch of stuff to my frame when I can just put it all in a camelback? Was surprised to see most riders without one.