I like my saddle wedge - one tube, compact patch kit (sorry, I ride tubes), multi-tool and tire leavers all tucked away safely but still all really easily accessible when needed (and can be swapped between my bikes).
@@huntii to each his own. :-) I frequently ride with no backpack (though I really should be riding with hydration pack as I'm too prone to not hydrating enough - meh).
My hip pack is hands down my favourite storage tool. I can use it when I'm riding and also when I go hike. It's small enough that I don't mind wearing it on every ride.
Nice collection of packing ideas. To deal with constantly changing Vermont weather, I carry a lightweight (Nike Impossibly Light) jacket rolled and strapped to my handlebars (looks like a mini gravel bike bar bag). It’s so light it doesn’t bounce around or block my view of the trails. I also use a under-seat bag to hold mini pump/tubes, tools, toilet paper, first aid kit etc) - the trick here is to get one small enough that it doesn’t hit the back wheel when seat is dropped.
I have the one up but stored in their pump which is mounted by my bottle cage since I have one of the few forks the tool doesn't play nice with (fox 38 performance elite) since it has an oval stearer tube. But I still love it bc all I have to do I check that my pump is in place and I know I have all the tools I need for a 2hr ride. And I recently just put it all to the test and can say I was pretty pleased with the tools and pump!
i liked them and the tool is great, but found the thread came undone (even with loctite) which affected preload on the headset. the granit tool is a nicer system.
the gear depends on the type of riding, if you rides in a bike park, you have to cary a small amount of water , a multi tool and some tire repair staff, ( or inner tube, foam if is TL) casue the others(food, water etc, ) waits you on the bottom of the trail in your car, but in XC style is more tricky, on an average 50 km distance in nearly wild (far from citys etc) I carry with me a 0.75L water bottle, 3-4 muesli bar , multi tool, derailleur hanger, and a thin windproof jacket, but all depends on your personal needs, your bike is better maintained, you need less gears to carry with you
just go with a backpack that fits your needs. USWE backpacks are great and they don't bounce around. there are lots of great backpacks for different needs. all these gadgets won't fully replace the convenience of a backpack that hold everything you need on a day out.
Meh, some of us hate having a sweaty back from wearing a backpack and these are all good solutions to mitigate the need for one. I personally refuse to wear a backpack unless it's for bikepacking or the longest of day rides. A combination of storage solutions like this and a nice hip bag are my preferred way of carrying stuff on a ride
I used to swear by backpacks too (still have a few differences sizes) but when I started riding in the desert (summer temps can be over 100F by mid morning sometimes) I found I ended up with a nasty feedback loop of if I took a full pack (vs. A hip pack or just a bottle in the cage) for more water, I got hotter and sweatier because my back got hot (and yes all my packs are designed to sit off my back to try and help ventilation) meaning I needed even more water which ment I was having to work harder carrying more weight which ment I sweat more which ment I needed more water etc. etc. So I started riding with less on me and more on the bike and that helped quite a bit with heat management. But when I go for long rides or ride in cooler parts of the year or places then I will sometimes take a backpack so I can carry more tools and snacks.
i got a bike as a gift and the peddle arm of the bike is loose ? its not the peddle but the square nut on the arm of the peddle that is loose - do you know what that part is called? and could i use something different to tighten that square/hexagonal nut ?
Given that the difference between a £3 grand bike and its £2.5 grand sibling is maybe half a kilo, adding nearly a kilo of ballast in trail load doesn't sound such a good idea. Wearing it in a compact bike-specific backpack makes more sense. The bike's feel is retained, you're putting weight where you won't feel it, so your bike will steer, brake and react much better. A kilo of weight on a rider makes hardly any difference. On a bike itself- its vast. Why do you think cars got rid of spare wheels for inflator packs and rally cars have to carry ballast if they win too much?
You have to pedal that weight up no matter where it is. Weight up heigher on the rider will make the bike handle worse. Keeping the weight lower (such as the downtube) adds to bike stability.
@@gordbrenner797 So are you saying a bigger rider is automatically slower than a smaller one? The quicker a bike turns is about where you throw your weight and how that overcomes the bike's moving mass. More weight on your bike, the harder you have to work to overcome its tendency to continue in its present direction. Newton knew that long before there were mountain bikes. Its pure physics.
@@zenscapeUKmedia for quick turns, the lighter object will maneuver quicker, but you still have to maneuver bike AND rider - they together are the object being maneuvered - so combined weight of both factor into maneuverability. But when the weight is positioned lower, the moving object will be more stable.
@@gordbrenner797 I think you've confused the concept of mass centralisation and centre of gravity. Everyone knows that light wheels are faster to change direction and accelerate than heavy ones. But You've made up your mind so nothing I can say will change that. I would love to see two timed runs by the same rider, same bike. One with a load carried in a backpack, one slung all over the frame. How about it, @GMBN?
@@zenscapeUKmedia I am not arguing more mass is harder to change direction - that is obvious. But you have to change direction of the mass of the rider and the bike, not just the bike. Are you suggesting only the bike needs to change direction?
@@gmbn :haha, it was a sarcastic comment based on the GINORMOUS Ergon logo on the side of every saddle in your videos. I thought you guys invented sarcastic humor in the UK!!
Do you have any tips for carrying MTB gear!? Share them down below with the community! 👇
I like my saddle wedge - one tube, compact patch kit (sorry, I ride tubes), multi-tool and tire leavers all tucked away safely but still all really easily accessible when needed (and can be swapped between my bikes).
Nope, backpack is the way to go.
@@huntii to each his own. :-) I frequently ride with no backpack (though I really should be riding with hydration pack as I'm too prone to not hydrating enough - meh).
My hip pack is hands down my favourite storage tool. I can use it when I'm riding and also when I go hike. It's small enough that I don't mind wearing it on every ride.
"Fanny pack" 😁
Nice to see the local wildlife are so happy to have rich around 😀
Gotta love velcro straps
I like a nice uncluttered bike so I mainly stash in a hip-pack. It is ready to go and if I swap between my MTB and Gravel bike, it is easy-peasy.
Camelbak backpack with 3L bladder is unreal
2:20 That cow closest to camera is living its best life, and Im totally here for it
3:00, clean and dry, huh
Nice collection of packing ideas. To deal with constantly changing Vermont weather, I carry a lightweight (Nike Impossibly Light) jacket rolled and strapped to my handlebars (looks like a mini gravel bike bar bag). It’s so light it doesn’t bounce around or block my view of the trails. I also use a under-seat bag to hold mini pump/tubes, tools, toilet paper, first aid kit etc) - the trick here is to get one small enough that it doesn’t hit the back wheel when seat is dropped.
maybe one could put a spare rear axle into the inframe storage! 🤔😂
🤣🤣😉
😭🤣
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Im currently building with the same color frame as your rallon orbea. Black and gold it is!
Thank you for this! Just got a dropper and have been dumbfounded! LOL!
2:55 So it stays clean and dry.... Takes out the multitool with rust on the bolts... 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Piggy by 76 Projects is definitely worth a mention for rock solid, great looking on bike storage
One up edc tool in the headset is the greatest MTB tool ever
Love these, good shout Andy!
I have the one up but stored in their pump which is mounted by my bottle cage since I have one of the few forks the tool doesn't play nice with (fox 38 performance elite) since it has an oval stearer tube. But I still love it bc all I have to do I check that my pump is in place and I know I have all the tools I need for a 2hr ride. And I recently just put it all to the test and can say I was pretty pleased with the tools and pump!
i liked them and the tool is great, but found the thread came undone (even with loctite) which affected preload on the headset. the granit tool is a nicer system.
you can also ride with a friend who has a backpack 🤣
Straps are the worst! The mud / dirt comes in between the strap and the frame and makes scratches on the frame :X
Ride wrap
Great suggestion Houdini!
@@h0udinl for that it’s now a little bit too late :/
76 projects piggy and roll top pouch. Just need to add another tube with a volie strap if it’s going to be a big day.
the gear depends on the type of riding, if you rides in a bike park, you have to cary a small amount of water , a multi tool and some tire repair staff, ( or inner tube, foam if is TL) casue the others(food, water etc, ) waits you on the bottom of the trail in your car, but in XC style is more tricky, on an average 50 km distance in nearly wild (far from citys etc) I carry with me a 0.75L water bottle, 3-4 muesli bar , multi tool, derailleur hanger, and a thin windproof jacket, but all depends on your personal needs, your bike is better maintained, you need less gears to carry with you
Clean and dry and wipes away the rust from the multi tool😶
The topeak tool was already full of rust ahahaha
like the hip bag, keeps the camera and snacks handy, and a 2l camelbak
What's with the pink helmets though?
Because pink kicks ass. It's the drip of choice for discerning riders.
Does it bother you
It’s geh
Pink Rocks! Just ask Blake! 😉
2:56 yeah mine is a bit rusty too
yea, stays clean and dry ;)
I’m had to laugh when Rich said the multi tool stays nice and dry yet tries to rub off the rust.
I saw that. LMAO!
The intro music reminded me of Boards of Canada. Sick video 🤙
Hi Khal it's by Paisley Pink and it's called 👉 Blood Red Moon (Instrumental Version), cheers! 🙌
@@gmbn Thanks a bunch ❤🤙
just go with a backpack that fits your needs. USWE backpacks are great and they don't bounce around. there are lots of great backpacks for different needs. all these gadgets won't fully replace the convenience of a backpack that hold everything you need on a day out.
Meh, some of us hate having a sweaty back from wearing a backpack and these are all good solutions to mitigate the need for one. I personally refuse to wear a backpack unless it's for bikepacking or the longest of day rides. A combination of storage solutions like this and a nice hip bag are my preferred way of carrying stuff on a ride
I used to swear by backpacks too (still have a few differences sizes) but when I started riding in the desert (summer temps can be over 100F by mid morning sometimes) I found I ended up with a nasty feedback loop of if I took a full pack (vs. A hip pack or just a bottle in the cage) for more water, I got hotter and sweatier because my back got hot (and yes all my packs are designed to sit off my back to try and help ventilation) meaning I needed even more water which ment I was having to work harder carrying more weight which ment I sweat more which ment I needed more water etc. etc. So I started riding with less on me and more on the bike and that helped quite a bit with heat management. But when I go for long rides or ride in cooler parts of the year or places then I will sometimes take a backpack so I can carry more tools and snacks.
Frame bags for the hardtail peeps
Strap something to your bike if you love putting scratches and marks all over you frame.
Why are straps so expensive?
Why are there so few casual jerseys on the market with pockets?
Probably because the stuff in the pockets would just rattle around in a casual jersey.
I use ski straps, you can pick some up about 1$ (USD) per strap at ski shops.
hardware stores sell velcro at a fraction of the price.
Awesome sweet 👍🤘❤
the real question is, HOW MUCH TRAVEL IS THAT DROPPER. looks straight up like 300mm
i got a bike as a gift and the peddle arm of the bike is loose ?
its not the peddle but the square nut on the arm of the peddle that is loose -
do you know what that part is called?
and could i use something different to tighten that square/hexagonal nut ?
Bike trailer... Danny Mac style
Clean and dry… pulls out a rusty tool 😅
And tries to rub it off 😂
Given that the difference between a £3 grand bike and its £2.5 grand sibling is maybe half a kilo, adding nearly a kilo of ballast in trail load doesn't sound such a good idea. Wearing it in a compact bike-specific backpack makes more sense. The bike's feel is retained, you're putting weight where you won't feel it, so your bike will steer, brake and react much better. A kilo of weight on a rider makes hardly any difference. On a bike itself- its vast. Why do you think cars got rid of spare wheels for inflator packs and rally cars have to carry ballast if they win too much?
You have to pedal that weight up no matter where it is. Weight up heigher on the rider will make the bike handle worse. Keeping the weight lower (such as the downtube) adds to bike stability.
@@gordbrenner797 So are you saying a bigger rider is automatically slower than a smaller one? The quicker a bike turns is about where you throw your weight and how that overcomes the bike's moving mass. More weight on your bike, the harder you have to work to overcome its tendency to continue in its present direction. Newton knew that long before there were mountain bikes. Its pure physics.
@@zenscapeUKmedia for quick turns, the lighter object will maneuver quicker, but you still have to maneuver bike AND rider - they together are the object being maneuvered - so combined weight of both factor into maneuverability. But when the weight is positioned lower, the moving object will be more stable.
@@gordbrenner797 I think you've confused the concept of mass centralisation and centre of gravity. Everyone knows that light wheels are faster to change direction and accelerate than heavy ones. But You've made up your mind so nothing I can say will change that. I would love to see two timed runs by the same rider, same bike. One with a load carried in a backpack, one slung all over the frame. How about it, @GMBN?
@@zenscapeUKmedia I am not arguing more mass is harder to change direction - that is obvious. But you have to change direction of the mass of the rider and the bike, not just the bike. Are you suggesting only the bike needs to change direction?
Who are GMBN’s saddle sponsor??…they’re so shy about that.
/s
Hey George, we are partnered with Ergon Saddles and Grips. A list of our partners can be found in the descriptions of every video 😃
@@gmbn :haha, it was a sarcastic comment based on the GINORMOUS Ergon logo on the side of every saddle in your videos.
I thought you guys invented sarcastic humor in the UK!!
Channel sponsor Camelbak have requested a meeting with the psn big cheese (grip) 9am tomorrow....😜
I'll rather take a backpack
First
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hahaha, that multitool was looking pretty rusty
Please, invite Simon from GCN for victory his "Cow`s fear"
Si from GCN is scared of Cows?
@@gmbn Yes, this periodically sounds in videos about gravel. Gravel - is "wild territory" for some roadies than they rides alone)
Why not get the cows to help?
What's wrong with saddle bags these days lol
Put a rear rack on the bike and put the backpack on the rear rack.
Whats the model of your saddle?
Hi Boy Tigasm, Rich is using the Ergon SM Enduro Comp in Oil-Slick. It has the exclusive Pro-Only Ergon logos on the side though. 👉 gmbn.eu/ergon
It's a bum bag and yes all dorks use them
Cow!
rich sort out your rusty bike tool tut tut ;))
Hacks and bodges in a nutshell
You betcha!
Not convincing ^^
If you’re not sure how long you are going out for you should be taking a backpack..
Now how do you carry one of those cows on your bike 😜
Second🔥
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Never carry solid objects in your clothing. Keys, phone, multi tool or pump is a big f-ing NO.
Simon Richardson does not approve this video. Cows are too dangerous. Rich could have been killed.
🐄 ALERT!