GRIPPER

The way mountain bicyclists carry spares or tools can be divided into two distinct philosophies. One is firmly against strapping bits and pieces to their beautifully designed bike. This camp generally relies on a hip or backpack to carry their spares and can’t stand messing up the look of their fine steed. The second group despises having anything aside from the clothes on their back hanging off them. Instead this group straps tubes, tools, you name it, to their bike. I fall squarely into the latter group and accessories like the Dakine Hot Laps Gripper are an excellent implement if you to prefer this method.