As integrated tools and fancy straps become commonplace out on the trails, we take a look at how the pros are carrying their tools, water and fuel at the SilverStar Crankworx Summer Series Enduro race.
OneUp Components' integrated tool and pump system is the most popular choice for riders with a tool tucked away in your stem and a pump attached to your bottle cage. To complete the look Rhy Verner also had OneUp's strap holding a tube to his frame.
As well as the OneUp system Rhys had an emergency mech hanger tied to the underside of his seat.
if you don't want to thread your steerer tube, OneUp's large volume pump can also fit a multi-tool inside. Neat.
Tire plugs are crucial in. case you fall victim to SilverStar's sharp rocks.
Are integrated tools not unique enough for you? Henry Fitzgerald was using this custom leather multi-tool pouch, made using a hand cranked leather stitching machine. Very hipster.
Good old packs haven't died off yet with Leonie Picton using a 3L Evoc hip pack to carry all the essential spares.
For those wanting something more stealth, Jacob Jewett was running this RaceFace waistband to store a pump, tube and tire levers.
For Lucas Cruz a tube taped to the frame a multi tool in your pocket is all that's needed.
Mckay Vezina had this nifty pouch stowed away with all the spares and snacks.
Henry Fitzgerald's Topeak pump has a lock on lever and delivers air when pushing AND pulling for any quick fixes.
Also, the RaceFace belt with the pump right in line with the spine does not appear like the smartest placement.
That one is totally useless.
I sweat like a hog in heat....and that's the main reason I got the Savu was just to stop drenching my back.
And just like you, I strap my tube & tire levers to my frame (the tube is wrapped inside a thin piece of innertube and electrical tape closed so it doesn't get nicked).
My frame won't let me stash the CO2 safely anywhere, so it's int he Savu with my boo boo kit, mini pump and tool, snacks, contact solution & chapstick, Stans Dart, zip ties and big section of folded flat duct tape
OK...so that was weird. After I typed that comment about hiding a derailleur hanger in the cable port, several comments down from here someone posted this about the Kona Process. It literally has that exact setup. I don't remember ever reading that they did it. But everyone should:
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Now...for the real question. @Aidan Oliver why does Rhys not put his hanger in that port if his bike comes with a port for it?
Also, Nice GG!
I broke my L1 once (despite wearing an evoc backpack) and i will not think about what had happend if i had something hard in my backpack.
Also, stowing things on the back of the seat tube is a terrible idea, if you ever see any moisture on the trails and still not a great idea with desert riding in summer. And a bespoke leather holder for an (exposed) multi-tool is just crying for attention without any real thought to practicalities. Would you keep your socket set in a non-water tight container in the wheel arch of a 4x4?
edit: found it: www.pinkbike.com/photo/11880333
Stowed where? Looks a bit big to do a Captain Koons
1. Filter, from a stream
2a,b. Steer tube tools. Grow back-hair
3. Leave for dead
Back country rides require a pack for the essential safety gear, first aid etc.