My mistake on the Specialized. Apparently you can just buy their bottle cage and use MOST of the stuff. If I do a follow up I’ll include these products.
Seth's Bike Hacks hello seth. I have a big question for you. Am trying to upgrade my bike but i can't make up my mind.. i love db catch, db release and db atroz comp. Help me out please get back to me as soon as possible.
My bike is pretty reliable, but the number of people on group rides that my random collection of spares and tools gets back rolling is insane. Over 2 decades of leading spins will do that for you.
Instead of getting a cage like the topeak ninja I just get a inch wide piece of tube and slide it around my bottle cage to the same spot as the ninja is. It can keep a large multitool without any issues and it is free if you have an old tube lying around.
I've been over the handle bars twice today. As I set here on the couch licking my wounds waiting for the pain killers to take hold, I stumble across this video. It's perfect, for I'm a gadget geek. And you were kind enough to include links. Bless you
This video had a marked improvement in production value. From the cinematography, the editing, and the VO quality. Fantastic work. This for sure will be a hit!
Are these tools really necessary for a mountain bike ? I've never rode one but I ride an old motorcycle and don't carry more tools than that, so I'm curious about what failures usually occurs on mtb ?
Dear Seth. The hollow chamber in the back of the one up EDC you can get their MasterLink pliers and tire plug kit to go in that space works very well have actually saved several people on the trails with that love it thank you for Reviewing this tool
100% Agreed. Companies are nuts for not sending him free products to review, because they could spend thousands on marketing and not get anything as interesting as what Seth does. I guess the risk is that they might not like what he has to say about it. :-)
I'm new to this scale of Mountain Biking, Needles to say I have a 15 year old big box store bike with all upgraded parts. My youngest son had his training wheels off a while ago and has been my riding partner. I build bikes and have worked on many high end bikes, just never gotten a chance to own a nice MTB, I just sold my road bike to pay my bills from hospital stays. Sold my $2,00 dream machine road bike, broke my heart I just got back into biking Thanks to Seth's RUclips Channel, I suffer from Seizures among several other conditions that limit my riding that I did twenty years ago. It's nice to know that there are people like him out, That are positive and informative, and not bike snobs.
I've always preferred to carry the weight on my back, with a small camelback, than on my bike. The bike feels nimble and since they weight is on my back, is like it's part of my body.
I do the same but i need better tools and am still saving up for new brakes, tires, shifters, bars and bottle cage. Recently (one month ago) i cheaped out on cleaning/ getting a checkup on my bike and now im paying the price i now am saving up for repairs and upgrades on my trek precaliber (not trail rated but they lied ive been riding rough trails almost enduro rated for two years and now it decides to crap the bed so it works needless to say) but the camel back pouch was punctured on my last crash ( landed on a cactus and started useing my grandpas canteen from vietnam and it fits perfectly in my camelbak so im not complaining but id prefer if some of the weight is on the bike
Glad to hear I'm not the only one! A backpack is so modular and flexible. Unfortunately the weight weenies out there won't hesitate to ask for your help.
Tbh its better imo if its part of the bike, cus u can dry off your sweat easier, and as a fixed gear rider, hop skids prove useful if you don't have a jumping load behind you
The three types of riders: The guy who doesn’t have any tools because ups lost their package The normal guy with some tools and gear The guy with the backpacking backpack who carries around a floor pump and has back problems
haha great list you did! =) I might be the fifth rider: The guy who tries to mix between a backpacking backpack and the rest of the various places on the bike to pack stuff. Not for needing it, but for training having heavy rides... for being able to take with me my kid and tents and food and weapons for protection.. and uhm my Nintendo Switch with portable projector and a bigass battery pack >_
Cool how you make use of the underside down tube bottle mounts on your full sus, problem here in the Uk is that mud can damage pumps and cover your water bottle in crap, need to use other mounting solutions when space is too limited around shock for bottles...
I was a little worried about the videos with your wrist not t 100%, but you still killing it, and also you can see how the channel has changed since the beginning and you still keep rasing the bar, you are best dude, felicitaciones desde México
Finally! Someone who bites back towards people who don't know that velcro is the first brand name of a hook-and-loop system. Fun fact: In Swedish, it's called kardborre (burdock) after the burdock plant that inspired the Swiss inventor to create the attachment system. Germany, Norway and probably other Germanic languages also use their respective word for burdock to name the system. Unfortunately, since many companies use English as business language, "hook-and-loop" is commonly replaced by local pronunciations of "velcro" (just like "mesh", "webbing", "foam", "tarp" and "buckle" replaces domestic words that have worked perfectly before). I want to say that is likely because of laziness, lack of imagination and ignorance ;) Do I sound bitter? Good :D Anyway, thanks for pointing out the error and sticking to the proper terminology :)
Seth, I really loved how you have still brought great content despite hurting your wrist. I've been following the channel for a year now and look forward to every update :)
"... from a guy who would definately leave his tool at home if it wasn't attached to him." (I am glad your tool is still attached to you. Long may it remain so !!)
Hello Seth. I would just want to add another tip. On the handlebars you can take the cap off, and put a tyre plunger with a bacon strip already with it. Then if you have a puncture just take that plunger straight out of the handlebars and plug the leek then inflate with a pump, and you'll be back on the trails in just seconds.
Seth your brutally honest and it's no secret that's one thing that makes your reviews the best!! Another ACE video man 👍 I would love to see a video of you reviewing a gearbox bike like the zerode ! Is gearbox the future ?
things I take on a long distance (4-8 hours depending) ride - 3 liters of water, about three different multi-tools, two patch repair kits (tubes bro), a high calorie food store (fruit works wonders), torch, bike lights, jacket, a phone, a powerbank for said phone, cash, ID if something really bad happens, a roll of toilet paper (for science) and a travel first-aid kit. Bear in mind that I ride alone and I don't have a car so some of these things are there because of those reasons. It's also super tricky to travel with so much weight in a backpack, but these things I carry from bad experience without them and have saved me a lot of grief, so these tool ideas here are amazing and I'll have to invest in some of them.
Hey, I'd like to see a 2021 edition of this video. There are several new and improved designs, e.g. from One Up and the All in tool now has a chain breaker. There are some cool looking ones that you insert into the handlebar too.
Total fan of the All-In tool. I've raced Super-D and Enduro at Paris Mountain and several cross-country races and the tool has always stayed put. By the way, the notched out section on the side is designed to hold 2 quick links. As always great vid bro!
Seth! That life straw, thank u!! What life straw is that and what bottle. I have never thought of that and never ridden with anyone who does. If there’s one thing I would love to do but don’t since it’s too much it cold camel pack, and as many waters in cages as possible. Too much hassle and weight. That straw and bottle combo is life saver!!! Brilliant. Life straw needs to advertise that in EVERY shop and they’d sell out
I'm a fan of my One Up EDC pump. I like that it's always on the bike so there's no thinking involved if I ride packless, and if I ride someone else's bike I can just bring the pump with me and be covered. The storage container fits a few zip ties, a brake pad, patch kit. If you go with the CO2 caniser, the end of the pump unscrews to be a CO2 inflator head.
If you were disappointed in the Ninja T8+, you could use the Ninja TC Mountain. It uses the Mini 20 Pro if you need a tool with more ... tools. (Chain tool etc.) If you need the tire levers, you can change the tool-cage to the one fitting the bigger tool from the Ninja T Mountain.
Seth, if you're in Grand Junction, you gotta go say hi to the guys at MRP! They're a great shop with a great group of people, they're literally 10 minutes from the Lunch Loops. I was there last May, I made a field trip there from Moab to get my MRP fork rebuilt, and while I was there they gave me a demo and sent me off to ride LL while they worked on my bike.
This is one of your best vids, man. I currently carry 2L of water, a multitool, pump w/CO2, innertube, and a couple of miscellaneous tools, all in my camelback. Lower back gets a little sore. Maybe some of these can lighten me up a bit.
+Seth's Bike Hacks But it is still looks the best tool. The other bottom-mount tools has a huge disadvantage in my opinion: it looks good in this video, on a shiny bike, but if you go out for a nice muddy/snowy ride... Dude, you'll hate to clean all that stuff even from the tools too...
Thanks! Even loaded down with tools and water I'm pushing 32 lbs on this bike. As bikes get lighter I think people are going to feel better about weighing them down a bit. Still there's nothing like riding a totally naked bike!
I have no affiliation with the company, but I need to set the record straight. This tool is made in Italy by a small company. If there are imitations available, you are free to link to them, but the one in the video is the real deal.
This Guy no not really a tools price doesn't determine if it's good or not whether it lasts and works is what matters yes i understand you mean most good tools come at a price but there are some cheap tools which actually end up not being trash
I’m cheap, I use a saddle tool bag and pack what I need in it, which can be a surprising a lot. My only other exterior mount is my bottle and a hand pump. Served me well for over 20 years.
That isn't an equivalent comparison. Velcro is a brand name for a type of hook-and-loop, just like Coca-Cola is a brand name for a type of soda. It'd be like calling any type of soda "Coke" (which some people incorrectly do).
The EDC plus a Specialized SWAT top cap chain tool is a nice setup. I also really like the SpeedSleeve Ranger for tube, co2, inflator, money, zip ties, mech hanger. Does not rattle and is easy to remove and use. That said, the EDC is not great in wet environs. The bits corrode quite badly.
Je trouve les youtubeur VTT us 100 fois mieux que les youtubeur VTT fr. Les Français c'est mal filmé, ils donnent pas vraiment de conseil et suréagissent.
I've been watching your videos a lot lately and this one got me subscribed. I appreciate your MacGuivering on the bottle filter, and all the other neat stuff.
Glad you mentioned the specialized there, I have a 2018 specialized and utilize the hell out of SWAT, and have the chain tool remover in the stem. I was wondering why it was not part of the review. I did not realize it would not work on more bikes, which is a shame and a market Specialized would be wise to adapt broadly.
I think this was my mistake. Apparently you can just buy their bottle cage and make it work, although some models work in an internal compartment which is proprietary.
My multi-tool is connected via the cage, while some of the s-works have it in a seat connection. It does not have a chain tool though, I had to purchase separately the specialized tool that goes in the stem. The set up you have shown on your trail bike has it all in once place, that is nice. Though I do like being able to put the tube, pump and tubeless repair kit inside the downtube of the bike.
Though they aren't being produced anymore, if you look real hard you'll find what I consider to be the best multi-tool ever made: Park Tools MTB-3.2. Amazing and compact combination of high quality, useful tools.
I agree with you on the proliferation of on bike tools! They're a great idea. The EDC tool could be absolutely genius, and already is very smart idea. I think if like Topeak, or Park Tools teamed up with EDC, to make the tool portion better, it would become standard issue on every bike.
Great video Seth, the topeak ninja also comes in a MTB version with Thier multi 20 tool in it, you can buy it without the cage too, it comes with bottle boss mountings so you can use your own water bottle cage, I've been using one here in the UK and it's terrible weather for a year now with no issues of water getting inside the case, I needed to replace my still functional, but 20 year old cool tool, if anyone remembers them :)
Seth's Bike Hacks no worries, when I came to buy a new multitool I was baffled by the amount available, it's crazy, hope you are on the mend and looking forward to your next video, back on the bike, I've never seen you test any cyclo cross bikes, they are dangerous but great fun to race and ride, perhaps test one? I smashed my wrist last time I rode mine on a MTB flow track, it was funny as hell til I clattered myself, drop handle bars are a strange way of trying to stay in control, I'd love to see the sampler on a cross bike
Syncros also have Taylor Cage with Syncros HV 1.5 pump. That one has strain relive hose. Rode with journalist testing it and fixing flat trail side, he was satisfied with pump performance.
Great video as always!👍 I have this little canister from specialized that fits in a bottle holder. It carries my crank brothers multi tool, tire tools, co2 cylinder w/the head, xtra links and it also has a little compartment inside the lid for patches, band aids, money etc. if I need 2 water bottles I just put the canister in my jersey pocket. Never know it’s there. As far as water from a stream goes, I only use Geigerrig/Aquamira hydration packs with a filter on it. The only brand I trust after landing in the hospital with another brand. As far as the urine test, go to RUclips and look at the video of the runner who tested Geigerrig’s filters with a hydration pack full of pee. Anyway, Thanks for another awesome video!!🚵🏻
MaxFix seems like an ok idea. The EDC, too. It may not be pro, but I keep my tools, etc in an army butt pack secured to the handlebars. Spare tube bungeed to the frame (inside a UV bag). My Life Straw filter bottle fits my bottle rack.
My buddies Kona Process has a spare hanger built into the frame. That's such a potential lifesaver, I'd love to see other companies try something like that.
What???!!!! These tools are awesome!! I had no idea they existed! As I'm getting back into riding, I am no longer productive at work with all the new videos Seth'sbikehacks, Singletracksampler and oddly enough KevCentral are putting out. I wish I had never got off the bike 18 years ago..
The specialized stuff can fit any bike with a normal bottle cage mount.The TTC or Top Cap Chain Tool comes with a star nut tool extender to get the right distance from the top of the steerer tube. The only things that won't work are the Bandit tube and pump wrap, as well as the SWAT XC box, as it requires a third bottle cage boss.
hey, Seth watch out with the life straw. as soon as you put water in it it gets water in the tiny capillary tubes and a jolt can cause them to shatter (they're made of thin glass) and that can expose you to whatever is in the water you just got from the stream.
Love your videos man keep up the good work !!! I just routed my first dropper post in a trance 3 frame that is not supposed to accept a internal routing. i went inside the frame around the bottom braket an up the seat tube. I made myself something similar to the parktool routing blue string with a piece of string, a small washer and two tiny but very strong magnets I had. I glued one of the magnet to the washer, tied up the rope in the hole of the washer and voilà ! Also GRAVITY helps a lot to route around the BB. I turned the bike almost upside down so when I let go the magnet from the outside, the inside one would naturally fall in the BB toward the seat tube. then i fished the first magnet with the second one again using the same trick (washer + super glue). I don't know if it is a hack or more juste technique but i thought I would share.
Best and cheapest chain pliers, dog nail clippers from Safeway. Might need to dremel it to fit but it's the lightest and easiest chain tool I've ever used. It's got a blue handle, try it!
Very interesting and cool products, that simplify your bike life! After years of fully riding, I decided to go with a good geomtry plus tyre hardtail again. I can ride it as rad as on an enduro and this is great. It is more fun!! Simplification!
Synchros matchbox is cool, but can be fussy to get out when it’s dirty. I’ve also had the “ears” that retain the tool carrier in the cage break twice... the first time the entire carrier jettisoned and was lost while doing shuttle runs. Synchros went above and beyond and sent me a new one, but unfortunately the ear things have now snapped off of this one making me worry that it’s going to disappear too.... think I’m gonna try the EDC - everything I’ve used from One Up has been extremely good.
The Topeak bottle cage looks great, I think I am going to have to pick up a couple! Even costs less than if you were buying a decent multi tool and bottle cage individually
I'm waiting on my new S-Works Stumpjumper ... they bike is all top of the tree kit, so isn't it ironic that the SWAT system and all of the in frame storage is the bit that's good me really excited ;)
The topeak Looks like a Walmart version of the specialized swat tool. Their cages are also great if you’re one of the people who has a bike that doesn’t have enough clearance to pull the bottle out of the top of the cage. And they work with any bike. Mine has stayed on the bottom of the cage no matter what I’ve done to it. Also they have a chain tool that fits in the headset
The specialized bikes with the lunchbox in the down tube are pretty cool. I've got an enduro with one and it's got heaps of room. Don't really trust the lid that much but it hasn't fallen off yet.
Your videos are always top notch...the RUclips MTB editing master! On some of the less expensive bottle cages, no matter what you do the bottle still doesn't fit perfectly snug, and it will rattle a bit at times or even try to fall out on big hits. I take a thin can koozie and cut the bottom out of it and slide it over the water bottle. It makes it fit snug, prevents ANY rattle, AND helps to keep your water cool for a little longer. Win, win, win. :-)
My trek Marlon 5 was stolen a couple of days ago. I spent a good day slim out and parts and repairs but by watching Seth it really help cut down on going to the bike shop for stuff I could do my self. Can anyone recommend a good replacement bike? That won’t break the Bank?
I have a bottle cage mount where the Release does, but it's no use for water over here since it just gets caked in mud instantly. Think I might have to go the EDC route instead.
hey seth you have to come back to whistler theres so much stuff not in the park like the alpine trail called Lord of the squirels another thing is the cost gravity park hope to see you back here
My mistake on the Specialized. Apparently you can just buy their bottle cage and use MOST of the stuff. If I do a follow up I’ll include these products.
Hi seh
Hi Seth
Seth's Bike Hacks hello seth.
I have a big question for you.
Am trying to upgrade my bike but i can't make up my mind.. i love db catch, db release and db atroz comp. Help me out please get back to me as soon as possible.
Banger67 the specialize stomper is to expensive i already try.
Probably won’t see this but, Hey Seth! Love your RUclips channel!:)
I fill my handlebars up with crushed almonds and just pop off an end cap when I need a little fuel for the climbs.
Is that how B1ker got chipmunks in his bike?
And maple syrup in your dropper post?
No Front Brakes best hydraulic dropper post fluid.
Oliver Keeley next level! No bleeds!
Now I know why your bikes rattle like crazy.
My type of rider:
The guy who brings every allen key and wrench and anything to fix anything.
But never breaks something.
Can confirm except for that time where you forget your spare tube and proceed to slash your rear tyre
I know that kind of people!!!
My bike is pretty reliable, but the number of people on group rides that my random collection of spares and tools gets back rolling is insane. Over 2 decades of leading spins will do that for you.
Same here
el rancio 60 es bacan that was me last Ews qualifier
I actually learned something new about velcro vs hook & loop.
Yeah it's just Velcro, no one calls it Hook and Loop
Velcro is tylenol, hook and loop is acetaminophen.
@@666psicko Oh I know, but no one calls Tylenol that
@@coastaku1954 only in the medical field they do. Basically just giving an example.
@@666psicko Yes, but the general public just calls it tylenol, and probably doesn't know the technical term, same with Velcro
Instead of getting a cage like the topeak ninja I just get a inch wide piece of tube and slide it around my bottle cage to the same spot as the ninja is. It can keep a large multitool without any issues and it is free if you have an old tube lying around.
This is going in the next hack video and I’m crediting you!
Seth's Bike Hacks that's awesome! Thank you!! Keep up the great work
This is genius, and if you have a smaller tool- smaller tube!!
That’s a great idea, cheers Kyle!
I didn't understand how it works, Kyle. Do you have a link to a jpg or something, please?
Picked up mountain biking recently, and this is the only guy I listen to. Can watch these videos for hours!
It's hook and loop, Google it!
Seth's Bike Hacks nice video
Seth's Bike Hacks could you do a video on basic mantnic? It would really help!
really cool
i just want to see you riding again
Love the video! 😁
Correct. Velcro is simply a brand name. Like Kleenex, Taser, or Zamboni.
I've been over the handle bars twice today. As I set here on the couch licking my wounds waiting for the pain killers to take hold, I stumble across this video. It's perfect, for I'm a gadget geek. And you were kind enough to include links. Bless you
This video had a marked improvement in production value. From the cinematography, the editing, and the VO quality. Fantastic work. This for sure will be a hit!
It was all on the RX100 and my iPhone :-)
RX100... Is that a new bottom bracket? Will it fit my bike?
improvement over what? Seth's production value is always crazy high
You don't ride a bike, you ride a hardware store!
😂😂
Rubikari and when you’re stranded out on the trails, the guy with the hardware will rent his tools out to you hahahahaha
Are these tools really necessary for a mountain bike ?
I've never rode one but I ride an old motorcycle and don't carry more tools than that, so I'm curious about what failures usually occurs on mtb ?
@@C4H10N4O2 mostly chain snaps and busting up your derailleur
Awwww that’s awesome
"coming from a guy that would forget his tool if it wasn't attached to him"
you win
Seth's Bike Hacks yay
King Missile.
God i realized what he said lmao
Yeah I lol'd on this one. He slid that one right in
Dear Seth. The hollow chamber in the back of the one up EDC you can get their MasterLink pliers and tire plug kit to go in that space works very well have actually saved several people on the trails with that love it thank you for Reviewing this tool
I love how Seth's videos seem like a story instead of a boring tutorial or something. His videos are just INTERSTING.
100% Agreed. Companies are nuts for not sending him free products to review, because they could spend thousands on marketing and not get anything as interesting as what Seth does. I guess the risk is that they might not like what he has to say about it. :-)
I'm new to this scale of Mountain Biking, Needles to say I have a 15 year old big box store bike with all upgraded parts.
My youngest son had his training wheels off a while ago and has been my riding partner.
I build bikes and have worked on many high end bikes,
just never gotten a chance to own a nice MTB,
I just sold my road bike to pay my bills from hospital stays.
Sold my $2,00 dream machine road bike,
broke my heart
I just got back into biking Thanks to Seth's RUclips Channel,
I suffer from Seizures among several other conditions that limit
my riding that I did twenty years ago.
It's nice to know that there are people like him out,
That are positive and informative, and not bike snobs.
I've always preferred to carry the weight on my back, with a small camelback, than on my bike. The bike feels nimble and since they weight is on my back, is like it's part of my body.
I do the same but i need better tools and am still saving up for new brakes, tires, shifters, bars and bottle cage. Recently (one month ago) i cheaped out on cleaning/ getting a checkup on my bike and now im paying the price i now am saving up for repairs and upgrades on my trek precaliber (not trail rated but they lied ive been riding rough trails almost enduro rated for two years and now it decides to crap the bed so it works needless to say) but the camel back pouch was punctured on my last crash ( landed on a cactus and started useing my grandpas canteen from vietnam and it fits perfectly in my camelbak so im not complaining but id prefer if some of the weight is on the bike
Glad to hear I'm not the only one! A backpack is so modular and flexible. Unfortunately the weight weenies out there won't hesitate to ask for your help.
Tbh its better imo if its part of the bike, cus u can dry off your sweat easier, and as a fixed gear rider, hop skids prove useful if you don't have a jumping load behind you
.:JUST SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH YOU - FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONE AND ONLY, SON THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH...
I just hate riding with a backpack.
I used a crankbrothers multi tool to take most of my cruiser apart and take the chain apart too! It worked great
I keep all of my tools in a bag under my seat. It’s big enough and was like $15. Been working great for years!
Yeah, I have a small camel back backpack, has enough pockets and compartments for anything you may need.
The three types of riders:
The guy who doesn’t have any tools because ups lost their package
The normal guy with some tools and gear
The guy with the backpacking backpack who carries around a floor pump and has back problems
😂
Marin Mountain Biker you forgot the fourth type: the guy who forgets his tools and whose shit breaks in the middle of nowhere
phaelox yessss
And the seth
haha great list you did! =) I might be the fifth rider: The guy who tries to mix between a backpacking backpack and the rest of the various places on the bike to pack stuff. Not for needing it, but for training having heavy rides... for being able to take with me my kid and tents and food and weapons for protection.. and uhm my Nintendo Switch with portable projector and a bigass battery pack >_
Nailed it on the ninja sound effects 😂. Love the videos Seth!
Cool how you make use of the underside down tube bottle mounts on your full sus, problem here in the Uk is that mud can damage pumps and cover your water bottle in crap, need to use other mounting solutions when space is too limited around shock for bottles...
I was a little worried about the videos with your wrist not t 100%, but you still killing it, and also you can see how the channel has changed since the beginning and you still keep rasing the bar, you are best dude, felicitaciones desde México
thanks!
ahahsejkbasjfaewi I´m going bananas you answer my comment
Finally! Someone who bites back towards people who don't know that velcro is the first brand name of a hook-and-loop system. Fun fact: In Swedish, it's called kardborre (burdock) after the burdock plant that inspired the Swiss inventor to create the attachment system. Germany, Norway and probably other Germanic languages also use their respective word for burdock to name the system.
Unfortunately, since many companies use English as business language, "hook-and-loop" is commonly replaced by local pronunciations of "velcro" (just like "mesh", "webbing", "foam", "tarp" and "buckle" replaces domestic words that have worked perfectly before). I want to say that is likely because of laziness, lack of imagination and ignorance ;)
Do I sound bitter? Good :D
Anyway, thanks for pointing out the error and sticking to the proper terminology :)
This guy, is up there with the likes of William Osman on underrated RUclipsrs. He's made me want to expand to mountain biking and give it a try. Kudos
Seth, I really loved how you have still brought great content despite hurting your wrist. I've been following the channel for a year now and look forward to every update :)
"... from a guy who would definately leave his tool at home if it wasn't attached to him." (I am glad your tool is still attached to you. Long may it remain so !!)
Hello Seth. I would just want to add another tip. On the handlebars you can take the cap off, and put a tyre plunger with a bacon strip already with it. Then if you have a puncture just take that plunger straight out of the handlebars and plug the leek then inflate with a pump, and you'll be back on the trails in just seconds.
Seth your brutally honest and it's no secret that's one thing that makes your reviews the best!! Another ACE video man 👍 I would love to see a video of you reviewing a gearbox bike like the zerode ! Is gearbox the future ?
things I take on a long distance (4-8 hours depending) ride - 3 liters of water, about three different multi-tools, two patch repair kits (tubes bro), a high calorie food store (fruit works wonders), torch, bike lights, jacket, a phone, a powerbank for said phone, cash, ID if something really bad happens, a roll of toilet paper (for science) and a travel first-aid kit. Bear in mind that I ride alone and I don't have a car so some of these things are there because of those reasons. It's also super tricky to travel with so much weight in a backpack, but these things I carry from bad experience without them and have saved me a lot of grief, so these tool ideas here are amazing and I'll have to invest in some of them.
Hey, I'd like to see a 2021 edition of this video. There are several new and improved designs, e.g. from One Up and the All in tool now has a chain breaker. There are some cool looking ones that you insert into the handlebar too.
Total fan of the All-In tool. I've raced Super-D and Enduro at Paris Mountain and several cross-country races and the tool has always stayed put. By the way, the notched out section on the side is designed to hold 2 quick links. As always great vid bro!
Gonna have to try the matchstix! When I ride, people usually call me the biggest tool on the bike.
Best joke ever. So true. I don’t wait for others to call
Em the biggest tool, I just am and am proud of it
Topeak Turbo Morph G is my favourite pump, it's in between a floor pump and a hand pump, absolutely love it.
This is my favourite video of yours. Congrats Seth
Seth! That life straw, thank u!! What life straw is that and what bottle. I have never thought of that and never ridden with anyone who does. If there’s one thing I would love to do but don’t since it’s too much it cold camel pack, and as many waters in cages as possible. Too much hassle and weight. That straw and bottle combo is life saver!!! Brilliant. Life straw needs to advertise that in EVERY shop and they’d sell out
Seth i love your work please never stop making videos :=
I'm a fan of my One Up EDC pump. I like that it's always on the bike so there's no thinking involved if I ride packless, and if I ride someone else's bike I can just bring the pump with me and be covered. The storage container fits a few zip ties, a brake pad, patch kit. If you go with the CO2 caniser, the end of the pump unscrews to be a CO2 inflator head.
Looking like a straight up G with that beanie!
If you were disappointed in the Ninja T8+, you could use the Ninja TC Mountain. It uses the Mini 20 Pro if you need a tool with more ... tools. (Chain tool etc.)
If you need the tire levers, you can change the tool-cage to the one fitting the bigger tool from the Ninja T Mountain.
Loved the ninja sounds effects! definitely made me bust out laughing haha
Seth, if you're in Grand Junction, you gotta go say hi to the guys at MRP! They're a great shop with a great group of people, they're literally 10 minutes from the Lunch Loops. I was there last May, I made a field trip there from Moab to get my MRP fork rebuilt, and while I was there they gave me a demo and sent me off to ride LL while they worked on my bike.
This is not a bike dude... it’s a tool box🤣
This is one of your best vids, man. I currently carry 2L of water, a multitool, pump w/CO2, innertube, and a couple of miscellaneous tools, all in my camelback. Lower back gets a little sore. Maybe some of these can lighten me up a bit.
That’s the plan! Travel light with just a few things on your bike, and you won’t get as tired, thirsty, or sore.
I believe that the threading of the steerer voids warranty on fox forks broski.
yeah, I'm pretty sure the warranty doesn't cover threading
+Seth's Bike Hacks But it is still looks the best tool.
The other bottom-mount tools has a huge disadvantage in my opinion: it looks good in this video, on a shiny bike, but if you go out for a nice muddy/snowy ride... Dude, you'll hate to clean all that stuff even from the tools too...
I like that bottle cage. Heck, they are all neat little gadgets.
Yea pretty cool stuff. I need to get a few of these items.
“You can really crank down on it!” yeah I can see that 😂
Woah. I’ve lived an hour away from grand junction my entire life and it’s trippy to see someone ride here!
Berm peak get into argument: *Randomly pulls out chainsaw from bicycle.*
I ride in the Nevada mountains 8 miles from Death Valley.
I'm now going to look a my mountain bike completely different.
Thanks dude
I do like all of these, But I always thought it was better to carry the weight on you, and keep the bike as lite as possible. Just a thought👍
Great video of corse as well!
Thanks! Even loaded down with tools and water I'm pushing 32 lbs on this bike. As bikes get lighter I think people are going to feel better about weighing them down a bit. Still there's nothing like riding a totally naked bike!
All Terrain Biking agreed. My bike is always naked
That's funny, I feel the opposite way. It feels best to not carry anything on my body, especially on hot days.
I'm the opposite, I like to be free to move my weight around s easily as possible.
I use the syncrose, just without the pump and I love it! I would never replace it and I love it!
Lol the Ninja noises sounded like some sort of Kung Fu Crow
As someone who always rides with a pack, this video has made me reconsider...might need to pick up that OneUp EDC kit. Good stuff!
Get out of here wanker!
The hollow bottom bracket tool can be found from a chinese website for 20 bucks same thing just straight from the chinese factory its made...
Anthony Camacho on which website?
I have no affiliation with the company, but I need to set the record straight. This tool is made in Italy by a small company. If there are imitations available, you are free to link to them, but the one in the video is the real deal.
Seth's Bike Hacks You're right. We should buy the original... But as a student it's pretty expensive
You don't go cheap on tools. Cheap tools let you down when they are most needed.
This Guy no not really a tools price doesn't determine if it's good or not whether it lasts and works is what matters yes i understand you mean most good tools come at a price but there are some cheap tools which actually end up not being trash
I’m cheap, I use a saddle tool bag and pack what I need in it, which can be a surprising a lot. My only other exterior mount is my bottle and a hand pump. Served me well for over 20 years.
Just call it velcro, you wouldn't call Coca-Cola a 'sparkling soft drink with vegetable extracts'
He probably would. haha
We call it softdrinks here in philippines, anything that is carbonated beverage.
That isn't an equivalent comparison. Velcro is a brand name for a type of hook-and-loop, just like Coca-Cola is a brand name for a type of soda. It'd be like calling any type of soda "Coke" (which some people incorrectly do).
@@LegitosaurusRex yeah, it's like calling any ice cream on stick a Popsicle™ and any residential garbage container - a Dumpster™.
Simply ridiculous!
Pop
The EDC plus a Specialized SWAT top cap chain tool is a nice setup. I also really like the SpeedSleeve Ranger for tube, co2, inflator, money, zip ties, mech hanger. Does not rattle and is easy to remove and use. That said, the EDC is not great in wet environs. The bits corrode quite badly.
Génial tout ces accessoires 👍
Je pensais pas que des rider fr regardais ses vidéos ;)
sisi je le suit depuis au moins 1 an, il est génial ce gars
Je trouve les youtubeur VTT us 100 fois mieux que les youtubeur VTT fr. Les Français c'est mal filmé, ils donnent pas vraiment de conseil et suréagissent.
Oui c'est bien dommage qu'il y en a très peu en France qui fasse la même chose
Oui vous avez raison mais moi je suis de Québec
You are the best, the syncros matchbox couple cage is what I have been looking for this hole time.
My MTB cost only 90$ 😂😂😂 Avon Gutts 😁😁 and I am thinking why I am here
Theres a 90$ mtb in india??
I've been watching your videos a lot lately and this one got me subscribed. I appreciate your MacGuivering on the bottle filter, and all the other neat stuff.
Oh my God you one of those people who get mad at people calling tissues Kleenex
Triggered
Glad you mentioned the specialized there, I have a 2018 specialized and utilize the hell out of SWAT, and have the chain tool remover in the stem. I was wondering why it was not part of the review. I did not realize it would not work on more bikes, which is a shame and a market Specialized would be wise to adapt broadly.
I think this was my mistake. Apparently you can just buy their bottle cage and make it work, although some models work in an internal compartment which is proprietary.
My multi-tool is connected via the cage, while some of the s-works have it in a seat connection. It does not have a chain tool though, I had to purchase separately the specialized tool that goes in the stem. The set up you have shown on your trail bike has it all in once place, that is nice. Though I do like being able to put the tube, pump and tubeless repair kit inside the downtube of the bike.
Though they aren't being produced anymore, if you look real hard you'll find what I consider to be the best multi-tool ever made: Park Tools MTB-3.2. Amazing and compact combination of high quality, useful tools.
I agree with you on the proliferation of on bike tools! They're a great idea. The EDC tool could be absolutely genius, and already is very smart idea. I think if like Topeak, or Park Tools teamed up with EDC, to make the tool portion better, it would become standard issue on every bike.
Great video Seth, the topeak ninja also comes in a MTB version with Thier multi 20 tool in it, you can buy it without the cage too, it comes with bottle boss mountings so you can use your own water bottle cage, I've been using one here in the UK and it's terrible weather for a year now with no issues of water getting inside the case, I needed to replace my still functional, but 20 year old cool tool, if anyone remembers them :)
I didn’t know this! Thanks
Seth's Bike Hacks no worries, when I came to buy a new multitool I was baffled by the amount available, it's crazy, hope you are on the mend and looking forward to your next video, back on the bike, I've never seen you test any cyclo cross bikes, they are dangerous but great fun to race and ride, perhaps test one? I smashed my wrist last time I rode mine on a MTB flow track, it was funny as hell til I clattered myself, drop handle bars are a strange way of trying to stay in control, I'd love to see the sampler on a cross bike
Syncros also have Taylor Cage with Syncros HV 1.5 pump. That one has strain relive hose.
Rode with journalist testing it and fixing flat trail side, he was satisfied with pump performance.
Great video as always!👍
I have this little canister from specialized that fits in a bottle holder. It carries my crank brothers multi tool, tire tools, co2 cylinder w/the head, xtra links and it also has a little compartment inside the lid for patches, band aids, money etc.
if I need 2 water bottles I just put the canister in my jersey pocket. Never know it’s there.
As far as water from a stream goes, I only use Geigerrig/Aquamira hydration packs with a filter on it. The only brand I trust after landing in the hospital with another brand.
As far as the urine test, go to RUclips and look at the video of the runner who tested Geigerrig’s filters with a hydration pack full of pee.
Anyway, Thanks for another awesome video!!🚵🏻
I bought the Synchros Matchbox Tailor after watching this video. Great product. Thanks for the tip Seth!
i ride street/park/dirt mtb. backpack with beer and tools is the #1 solution but always love your vids seth. get well soon! :D
Great to see you got a video out, even with UPS mucking up
Love the steer tube tool but not sure if I could have the balls to cut a thread in it!
MaxFix seems like an ok idea. The EDC, too. It may not be pro, but I keep my tools, etc in an army butt pack secured to the handlebars. Spare tube bungeed to the frame (inside a UV bag). My Life Straw filter bottle fits my bottle rack.
My buddies Kona Process has a spare hanger built into the frame. That's such a potential lifesaver, I'd love to see other companies try something like that.
What???!!!! These tools are awesome!! I had no idea they existed! As I'm getting back into riding, I am no longer productive at work with all the new videos Seth'sbikehacks, Singletracksampler and oddly enough KevCentral are putting out. I wish I had never got off the bike 18 years ago..
I use a CookJoy portable repair kit. Had it for a few months and I’m blown away
I am a huge fan of having everything on the bike. On my trekking bike that includes not only tools but also first aid stuff.
The specialized stuff can fit any bike with a normal bottle cage mount.The TTC or Top Cap Chain Tool comes with a star nut tool extender to get the right distance from the top of the steerer tube. The only things that won't work are the Bandit tube and pump wrap, as well as the SWAT XC box, as it requires a third bottle cage boss.
Nice to see you cover this sector in mountain biking man... like to see more unique modification stuff like this.
hey, Seth watch out with the life straw. as soon as you put water in it it gets water in the tiny capillary tubes and a jolt can cause them to shatter (they're made of thin glass) and that can expose you to whatever is in the water you just got from the stream.
Love your videos man keep up the good work !!! I just routed my first dropper post in a trance 3 frame that is not supposed to accept a internal routing. i went inside the frame around the bottom braket an up the seat tube.
I made myself something similar to the parktool routing blue string with a piece of string, a small washer and two tiny but very strong magnets I had.
I glued one of the magnet to the washer, tied up the rope in the hole of the washer and voilà !
Also GRAVITY helps a lot to route around the BB. I turned the bike almost upside down so when I let go the magnet from the outside, the inside one would naturally fall in the BB toward the seat tube. then i fished the first magnet with the second one again using the same trick (washer + super glue).
I don't know if it is a hack or more juste technique but i thought I would share.
Best and cheapest chain pliers, dog nail clippers from Safeway. Might need to dremel it to fit but it's the lightest and easiest chain tool I've ever used. It's got a blue handle, try it!
Very interesting and cool products, that simplify your bike life! After years of fully riding, I decided to go with a good geomtry plus tyre hardtail again. I can ride it as rad as on an enduro and this is great. It is more fun!! Simplification!
Synchros matchbox is cool, but can be fussy to get out when it’s dirty. I’ve also had the “ears” that retain the tool carrier in the cage break twice... the first time the entire carrier jettisoned and was lost while doing shuttle runs. Synchros went above and beyond and sent me a new one, but unfortunately the ear things have now snapped off of this one making me worry that it’s going to disappear too.... think I’m gonna try the EDC - everything I’ve used from One Up has been extremely good.
Wow dude! I have a long way to go in terms of knowing the kinds os tools I need. Keep up the good work.
The Topeak bottle cage looks great, I think I am going to have to pick up a couple! Even costs less than if you were buying a decent multi tool and bottle cage individually
I'm waiting on my new S-Works Stumpjumper ... they bike is all top of the tree kit, so isn't it ironic that the SWAT system and all of the in frame storage is the bit that's good me really excited ;)
The topeak Looks like a Walmart version of the specialized swat tool. Their cages are also great if you’re one of the people who has a bike that doesn’t have enough clearance to pull the bottle out of the top of the cage. And they work with any bike. Mine has stayed on the bottom of the cage no matter what I’ve done to it. Also they have a chain tool that fits in the headset
The specialized bikes with the lunchbox in the down tube are pretty cool. I've got an enduro with one and it's got heaps of room. Don't really trust the lid that much but it hasn't fallen off yet.
Like the pump with bottle , thanks BRAH !
Really innovative ideas here but I like to keep things simple...camelbacks work well keeping your bike light and flexi for different rides.
Your videos are always top notch...the RUclips MTB editing master! On some of the less expensive bottle cages, no matter what you do the bottle still doesn't fit perfectly snug, and it will rattle a bit at times or even try to fall out on big hits. I take a thin can koozie and cut the bottom out of it and slide it over the water bottle. It makes it fit snug, prevents ANY rattle, AND helps to keep your water cool for a little longer. Win, win, win. :-)
This is great for people who arent concerned about bike weight.
A bike is all "sprung weight" to us since we are part of the bikes suspension
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The vids have been awesome lately!!!!
That's Cool! I live in Norwood Colorado which is 2 hours away from grand junction.
Aye! another video another day nice job seth
EDC is perfect to hold ya some J's for the trail. Crumple up some papers to add around it/them to ensure they don't get shook out. happy trails
My trek Marlon 5 was stolen a couple of days ago. I spent a good day slim out and parts and repairs but by watching Seth it really help cut down on going to the bike shop for stuff I could do my self. Can anyone recommend a good replacement bike? That won’t break the Bank?
I have a bottle cage mount where the Release does, but it's no use for water over here since it just gets caked in mud instantly. Think I might have to go the EDC route instead.
hey seth you have to come back to whistler
theres so much stuff not in the park like the alpine trail called Lord of the squirels
another thing is the cost gravity park
hope to see you back here