This entry is a Bike Hacks Classic.
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When you commute or run around town you often lock up and run in and out of places. You still face the threat of that minor mechanical problem or flat tire so tools are a necessity. A variety of small bags for tools are designed to fit under your seat or possibly connect to your frame, but they are not easy to remove and if left on your bike can be appealing to others.
When doing some online searches I ran across the Cage Rocket. It fits in any standard water bottle cage and you can store essential tools you might need on the road. The great thing is that when you leave your bike locked up, the bottle slips right out and you can easily take it with you. Get more info on the Cage Rocket specs from their site.
You can see that it is not huge, but I am able to put in a multi-tool, tire levers, and a zip lock bag full of miscellaneous items like zip ties, small bungee cords, band aids, and safety pins. To keep stuff from rattling around I also stuff a small rag into the compartment.
Their customer service is also great. When my bottle ejected when I bunny hopped a pot hole and the lid broke off they sent me a new lid to replace the broken one. They also offer a water proof version called the Spod.
I thought I ran across a post somewhere on the Interweb a while back where someone made their own cage rocket of sorts using a plastic water bottle. I didn't bookmark it and but if you have done such a thing or have found such a hack feel free to pass it on to us.
Umm, if it doesn't have room for a spare tube, what good is it?
Posted by: Jonathan R | 01/28/2011 at 09:50 AM
It will fit an inner tube, actually it might fit two or three if you want - depending on the size of your tire.
Posted by: Matt | 01/28/2011 at 10:21 AM
Just use a wide-mouth water bottle (or a narrow-mouth that has been sliced open, filled and taped shut).
It's cheaper, less poserish and a "real" hack.
Who doesn't have way more water bottles than they really need?
Posted by: Maple Leaf | 01/28/2011 at 11:00 AM
Given that Cage Rocket is listed as one of your promotion partners, it seems fair to ask whether you were paid - directly or indirectly - for this write-up.
Posted by: Dan | 01/28/2011 at 11:09 PM
bigger and better: http://www.somafab.com/stashbottle.html
holds a tube, topeak alien 2 (gigantic multitool), patch kit, tire levers, and a billfold.
Posted by: slimbo | 01/29/2011 at 07:43 AM
Thanks for your question Dan. As stated clearly in our FTC notice on the main menu we never demand or accept monetary compensation for product reviews. So the answer is - No, we were not paid in any fashion what-so-ever.
We just like the product and don't mind telling people about it. Same goes for the Monkey Light, Anti Monkey Butt powder, or any other products passed on to us for reviews.
Ride on!
Posted by: Matt | 01/29/2011 at 11:11 AM
Meh, stick all that stuff in your under-seat bag and keep your cage free for a second bottle. There are many bags around that hold much more than the rocket thing.
Waste of a good cage as far I'm concerned.
Posted by: Ben | 01/30/2011 at 02:51 AM
Ben,
Products are unique to situations. I commute five miles one way to work every day and it is not uncommon for me to make several stops and lock my bike up. I don't need water or a any beverage when I commute so I do not even need one bottle of any liquid.
However, I do carry about $50 worth of products in my Cage Rocket. It also takes me 1 second to take the Cage Rocket with me. If I were to use a seat bag, it would be a hassle to have to remove the products or the bag every single stop I made. And if you leave a bag or any products on your bike in NYC, do not expect them to be there when you get back.
So, the Cage Rocket is a perfect match for short commutes where you need to leave your bike outside frequently as it takes 1 second to remove and carry with you.
Posted by: Matt | 01/30/2011 at 01:49 PM
Be careful with things like that falling off your bike, I have had a sigg bottle come out of one of my cages and fall between my chainstays and spokes. Slamming me to a skid pissing off the truck (18wheeler) behind me. Not fun, made the rest of the ride home tough on a bent wheel and no rear break.
This looks like a good product, I am quite intrigued.
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