Replacing my MTB backpack with this.

[@elroobike]

What's your favorite/go-to option to carry your gear when you ride?

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

first, that was a great video man. I was always the bike mechanic or anchor and had 15-35 pounds on many rides. all my water in my bag too, I do not use bottle cages. I have a weird back though and it actually helps me on most rides. But i do not ride like you do . i'm old and ride 90's hard tails. LOL

[@andyjensen5609]

No easy answers but it’s very nice to hear your efforts and thoughts on this issue. I’m always looking for new ideas and options! Thx

[@elroobike]

@Andy Jensen - Thanks! Very true, there aren't any easy answers, but to be honest I love trying out new stuff - so it works out!

[@jason-dy5ou]

I have put all my tools in my steer tube with a one up edc tool, works awesome. I wear the same osprey hip pack because I do 18+ mile rides and a waterbottle or two just is not enough water for me on hot days. I need the 1.5L water blatter that only a watter bag provides. I only have water and energy bars in it to keep it light.

[@juliusyap825]

Try riding over a fallen tree. The battle scars on my bash guard is a testament of its use.

[@elroobike]

@Julius Yap - You bring up a fair point. I didn't think of hopping over a tree. This will be interesting to find out!

[@juliusyap825]

@@elroobike I am intrigued by mounting points near the BB. Pivot must have some practical reason to have them there.

[@interceptor7905]

Hydration pack works for me nicely

[@andym436]

Out here on the east coast, I'd rip that off on a log crossing. I've hit my chainring on plenty of them. For shorter rides on my XC/trail bike I carry a bottle in the frame and tools on a Woolftooth BRad strap mounted under the toptube and a OneUp EDC in the steerer tube. For medium length rides I'll add a second bottle in my cargo bib pocket. For long rides I still use a hydration pack but leave the tools mounted. On my long travel bike I use an Evoc frame back mounted behind the headtube.

[@elroobike]

@Andy Mullins - What a great set-up! That was my main goal, move toward a flexible set-up that worked for each ride. I have really liked not wearing a backpack and hip-pack unless I have to, it just feels so much better.

[@adonikam1]

EXCELLENT. I don't know where I'd mount it. I have a pouch 4 times the size and haven't put it on yet. It goes under the seat. I got it filled with stuff I'd need for sure. Just don't have the right look. Great video!

[@elroobike]

@Adonikam - I forgot to mention the seat bag - shoot! That can be a great option depending on if you use a seat dropper or not. It hit my tire, so I had to move on. Looks is another thing, I like a nice clean look for my bike, I also like not personally carrying a bunch on me. Tough balance.

[@TingdelaVega]

I like to use one-up edc v2 tool that you store in your steering tube or edc pump. And i use fidlock water bottle for your drink all carried on your bike. And yes you can carry co2 with the one-up edc tool in the steering tube or in the pump...

[@elroobike]

@Ting de la Vega - The Fidlock water bottle looks very interesting, it's new to me. Thanks for sharing!

[@Bike4adventure]

Great item for carrying the tube. I have the OneUp components in my steerer tube and a Oneup Pump for tools. But this item would look better on my bike than the tube just strapped to it.

[@elroobike]

@DEM's Biking Adventures - Hey! I think they intented it to fit a tube, but I'm a rebel and filled it with a few tools and such. I like the OneUp steer tube system, just wish you could fit CO2 cartridge in it too.

[@troyesch6203]

Great video Grant! But I’m gonna give you a big NOPE, on that one. There’s better spots to mount it on the bike. I’d worry that if I did catch it on something, it could damage the frame. I’m gonna get the Phoenix ninja tool dock thing and mount it under the top tube. Oh ya.. you did a video on that and didn’t like it?? I’ll be sticking with my small camelback though. Been using it for literally decades and it’s served me well.

[@elroobike]

@Troy Esch - Thanks Troy! Lol - I knew mounting it to the bottom bracket wasn't going to be popular, but man it's interesting if it works. I'll be the Guiana Pig! The ninja box has a very robust set of tools. If you want to be prepared, it is a great option. I love the mounting system the use for both of these, it's so slick. You'll have to let me know what you think about it.

[@dralexbrothers]

I enjoy your videos and humour. I have had the pivot 429 enduro for 15 months love it. Looks like you ride in AZ!

[@elroobike]

@Alex Brothers - Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. When I bought my 429 I wanted the enduro version but wasn't patient enough to wait for it. I settled for swapping out the fork, but I still think the shock would have been nice during rougher descents.

[@jaydub308]

I'm really surprised it didn't catch on anything. I thought at 1st this was an April fools joke! Innovative idea. I wouldn't do this for 2 reasons. I live in the desert and that would get dirty fast. secondly I need a bit more storage. I use a wolf tooth B-rad roll. Thanks for the video.

[@elroobike]

@Jeff W - I knew the location would be controversial! Time will tell how well this one stands up to trail abuse. How do you like the B-roll, and where do you mount it?

[@1975normal]

Looks like bike frames could be bigger in the bottom bracket area

[@elroobike]

@Heath Gentry - I wish my current bike had the built in downtube storage I see in some bikes. Not sure it would fix everything, but at least I could keep the essentials in it.

[@ucdis]

I want that jersey. It’s sweet

[@elroobike]

@E Spence - They are still in the works, but slow I'm sorry to report. But in the meantime - did you send in for your Beta tee yet?

[@forester424]

Ok. That bag would easily get torn off when u go over a log. Best modern solution is built in frame storage. Specialized started the whole trend years ago.

[@scottmorton21]

Where do you put the 2 liters of water and first aid kit? Do you just use a water bottle? I always ride alone so I always bring a medical kit, knife, multitool, innertube, puncture tool with strips, two CO2 cartridges with inflation tool, tire removal tool, 2 liters of water, string/rope, two or three energy bars, extra cash, emergency whistle, poop kit and bear/pepper spray all in a backpack. Yes, I may never need any of this but I see it like wearing a seat belt, you only need it when you crash, so are you willing to take that risk? I am not. Your mileage may vary. A two hour ride in the desert alone could turn into an all day event for the worse very quickly.

[@elroobike]

@Scott Morton - You are spot on. I wanted to find a base kit that I could add on to for each ride. It seems like a balance of how long you ride, where you ride and what you comfortable with. I can say that I really enjoy the feeling of not having a heavy bag on my back or hips whenever possible.

[@Cucstv]

my boy great video but please give yourself more headspace your frame is literally chopping the top of your head it looks quite jarring spcially on the side angle i would also recommend getting rid of that angle altogether and finding one that changes a bit more, changes in frame should be more than 30 degrees and be justified somehow by showing something new so i would actually make it a closeup shot of the actual products you are showcasing, your lighting set up looks way better from the front, the side angle has some harsher shadows that arent as flattering.

[@1975normal]

Let show you where to put it😂