triangletom
Active member
In the back of the helmet compartment is a small area you might not have noticed much. It's an awkward indentation that is just enough to fit a set of emergency tools (air compressor, bike tool, torx wrench set, tire plug kit):
How are they staying in place? Velcro! I added two strips on the back wall, and a small strip on each tool I want to ensure is always with me.
My first iteration involved duct-taping everything in place, but that only worked as long as I didn't have to get to anything. I also tried velcro on plastic bags, but they didn't stick as well as it does directly to the tools. I still haven't found a good emergency place for a first-aid kit, but I suspect it could fit over the 12V battery.
When placed in the back of the helmet compartment, the tools don't get in the way of a helmet nor block the emergency backup battery I place in the helmet compartment for longer multi-charge rides. It's not pictured here, but I also keep a set of emergency plastic tie wraps on hooks on the roof of this compartment, just behind the door frame.
Where do y'all hide your tools?
How are they staying in place? Velcro! I added two strips on the back wall, and a small strip on each tool I want to ensure is always with me.
My first iteration involved duct-taping everything in place, but that only worked as long as I didn't have to get to anything. I also tried velcro on plastic bags, but they didn't stick as well as it does directly to the tools. I still haven't found a good emergency place for a first-aid kit, but I suspect it could fit over the 12V battery.
When placed in the back of the helmet compartment, the tools don't get in the way of a helmet nor block the emergency backup battery I place in the helmet compartment for longer multi-charge rides. It's not pictured here, but I also keep a set of emergency plastic tie wraps on hooks on the roof of this compartment, just behind the door frame.
Where do y'all hide your tools?
