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11 New MacGeyver-Style Mountain Bike Hacks

March 23, 2015

Pho­to: Rus­sell Haines, Nepal

You may have already seen our 11 DIY Moun­tain Bike Hacks. Well, as many of us are gear­ing up for rid­ing sea­son, it’s time for some new ones. Lo and behold, here are 11 new MTB hacks that will have you primed for two-wheeled adven­tures, sav­ing mad cash and feel­ing like MacGyver.

1. PAPERCLIP YOUR HYDRATION BLADDER HOSE TO YOUR JERSEY. 

2. CONVERT AN ALTOIDS TIN INTO AN EMERGENCY FIRST-AID KIT. 

3. STRAP A GOPRO CHEST MOUNT TO YOUR HYDRATION PACK FOR “FOLLOW ME” FOOTAGE.

4. USE ELECTRICAL TAPE TO SECURE SPARE TUBE AND PUMP TO YOUR BIKE FRAME.

5. MAKE YOUR OWN ELECTROLYTES! JUST MIX:

  • 1 Quart Water
  • 1 TSP Himalayan Sea Salt
  • ½ Cup of Juice
  • 1/-2 TBSP Sweetener

6. MAKE YOUR OWN PROTEIN BITES, LIKE THESE

Click HERE for easy, no-bake recipe

7. USE ELECTRICAL TAPE TO SECURE ENERGY GELS ON TOP TUBE FOR QUICK AND EASY ACCESS.

8. TAPE QUICK LINK TO SADDLE RAIL OR BRAKE CABLE TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE HANDY.

9. CUT OLD BAR GRIPS TO USE AS FORK STANCHION PROTECTORS WHEN TRAVELING. 

10. ZIP TIE OLD INNER TUBES AROUND CHAIN STAYS FOR DURABLE PROTECTION.

Click HERE for easy peasy instructions.

11. CUT TWO WATER BOTTLES OPEN TO CARRY YOUR TOOLS IN BOTTLE CAGE. 

Now go ahead and put these hacks to good use on one of our Sin­gle­track adven­tures around the world!