Bottle Cages with tool storage - What are the options?

[Ivan]

Hi Burners,

I prefer to ride without a pack on short rides, so I am always looking for the best way to carry the essentials.

I have a good system worked out for carrying most things except for my multitool. I have seen that there are a few options available for combined bottle cage and tool storage, which may be a good system for me.

The ones i know of are below.... do you know of any more? If you have any negative experience with them please also let me know.

Syncros Matchbox https://www.tapatalk.com/topic/2334...ncros-matchbox-tailor-cage-mini-hv-1-5-review


Topeak Ninja


Specialized swat cage

 

[blacksp20]

I've seen Fix it Stix which look really cool. $41 delivered but you only get 4 tools eg 4/5/6/T25 and the carrier. Another $25 if you want more stix but you'll have to carry them in a pocket or have a second set of bottle cage mounts.

Found this page which may help

http://www.bikeradar.com/au/gear/article/2016-trends-tool-integration-takes-center-stage-45288/

 

[hifiandmtb]

Specialized SWAT still seems to be the best, easiest solution. But expensive.

Topeak should come with a side-entry cage, dammit!

 

[Haakon]

Specialized SWAT still seems to be the best, easiest solution. But expensive.

Topeak should come with a side-entry cage, dammit!

Just what I was thinking... Anthem Advanced means side entry the only option for the bottle cage.

Its a cool idea though - a short lap of Stromlo doesn't really warrant the camelbak, but its still a long walk back to the car from the top.

 

[Ivan]

I too would prefer sidemount.

The Syncros above is side mount. I am not sure by how much it raises the bottle mount though.

 

[Mica]

These have always caught my eye https://www.mountainbikesdirect.com.au/king-cage-kargo-cage-and-bag

If it's just the multi tool there's some interesting options like this http://m.vitalmtb.com/photos/featur...s-Matchstix-Hidden-Multi-Tool,97891/sspomer,2 or there's others that hide in your handlebars though don't recall names options

 

[hifiandmtb]

There's NFW that you could use that King cage on just about any duallie!

 

[99_FGT]

Sahmurai were the ones in bars, but they were only tyre plugs
There is one i saw a while ago that had the tools in the bb axle, but cant for the life of me find them.
Like you, i have to run a side loader, so any additional eight is a no go, as is the ninja.
Swat is nice, but lacks features (chain breaker mainly, unless you got their top cap tool )

 

[Zaf]

I have one of the Topeaks, for reference, it actually pivots out to access the tool. I'll edit in a photo.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Gaffa tape a multi tool to your seat post...

 

[99_FGT]

I have one of the Topeaks, for reference, it actually pivots out to access the tool.

Issue is access to the cage, not the tool. They are a nice piece of kit though

 

[Lazmo]

Someone should invent a tool bag that goes under the back of the seat.

 

[Mr Crudley]

That's a great idea, quick lets get onto it before large companies figure it out ..............

 

[aanon]

Does anyone remember the ''Beto'' water bottle that had a tool kit that screwed to the bottom of the bottle? I took the screw on bit off and zip tied it below the cage. I google imaged it but got nothing, it was around 1991.
Old crap now but worth a mention for those who have been on the trails for a while and may remember it.

 

[allan.taylor64]

Topeak should come with a side-entry cage, dammit!

For those who need a side pull- https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/ninja-series/847-ninja-t-mountain

Wish i got one of these when my Topeak Ninja TC didn't fit my bike

 

[puffmoike]

SKS has an upcoming Spacecage, to take your existing multitool.

https://www.sks-germany.com/en/products/spacecage/


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[Daniel Hale]

I can find the syncros tool online but not the bottle cage/ holder, anyone go a link to purchase one?

 

[redbruce]

Someone should invent a tool bag that goes under the back of the seat.

That's all I use. Small bag holds multitool, tube and levers.

Functional, not particularly elegant but then neither are the modified bottle cages.

 

[bowtajzane]

i'm rocking the specialized one ,big fan of side entry/exit chages

 

[Ivan]

Someone should invent a tool bag that goes under the back of the seat.

The problem is, 29" tubes are huge so a small bag won't do. And a bag big will hit my rear tyre when the Seatpost is down and your rear suspension compresses.

I've tried saddle bags, and saddle tool rolls.