The stache water bottle can transform from 550ml to 750ml capacity with modular attachments

Hey Kdee, rest assured that final production products will be leak tested during the final development process. ive carefully thought about this design and the connection between all parts.

Rich_cb wrote:

I actually like this idea, just not sure it's the best execution. Would be better if the tool portion of the bottle stayed in the cage, like the Topeak ninja stuff but less obvious. I basically need to find somewhere to stash tyre levers and a tube and I can ditch my saddlebag entirely (don't like stuff in my pockets). I'm wondering my tyre levers could go inside my crank spindle? Will have to give it a go.

Just in case you haven't seen the Topeak Ninja Pouch, it's got some thin tyre levers (I've only tried using them once and they seemed okay though maybe not very sturdy) and space for a spare tube although I found a long valve tube a bit of a squeeze (might end up getting a fancy lightweight tube at some point)

https://www.velosport.co.uk/accessories/bottles-cages/topeak-ninja-pouch-road__10525

I've seen that and did consider it but really like the idea of stuff being completely hidden from view.

There are some crank spindle multi tools (and even a co2 inflater that failed on Kickstarter) but no tyre lever holders.

Perhaps that's how I'll make my fortune.

Hey Rich_cb, Thanks for the kind words..... im glad you like the idea. i think were all trying to find ways to ditch the pack, hence many bike manfuacturers hiding stuff in the frame etc.... 

Hey mybike, Thanks for your comments. absolutely agree that drink can be more important depending on the situation and journey..... hence why stache is  modular and the water capacity can be changed or expanded depnding on how you use your bike. I understand if its not for you...

thanks!

thanks mdavidford.... the cleaning aspect is another bonus of stache. 

It's an odd way of saying if you pledge £9 and it comes to market, you'll get a bottle that would otherwise have cost you £10. I think the writer is struggling with trying not to say 'you can get a bottle for £9', because there's no guarantee you'll actually get it.

Ah that makes more sense, must be sleep depravation and the novocaine from the root canal work I had done earlier today made me read it differently.

Even so, "give me £9 now and you may eventually get a bottle if it comes to market but there's a good chance you could just end up with nothing" versus "if and when this comes to market in 6-12  months you will definitely be able to get one but for a whole quid more than if you took a risk now" doesn't seem a very attractive offer.

check12 wrote:

just fit a saddlebag and forget the rules, all this faff, pah

There are many reasons someone might want something like this other than "the rules" e.g.:

• It's easier than a saddlebag to move between different bikes
• It's easier than a saddlebag to remove and take with you to prevent theft if leaving bike unattended .
• If bikepacking, you might have a big saddlebag full of stuff and want to keep tools somewhere separate and easy to access.
• Might not have space for a saddlebag along with lights/cameras/radar units on the seatpost.
• Saddlebag might not play nicely with dropper posts and full suspension.

OnYerBike wrote:

There are many reasons someone might want something like this other than "the rules"

You could buy a tool bottle that fits in a cage e.g. Topeak large pod or standard size. And you won't have to wait until August (at the earliest) to get one.

I'd have thought that someone backpacking would want to use all the capacity they have for fluids and will have enough bags or pockets for tools etc. (and maybe need more tools than this thing can hold).

It is making something complex out of what should be really simple.

The Topeak thing replaces a bottle, this doesn't. I won't be getting one, but you're comparing apples and oranges. I can see the potential for someone wanting to use two bottles rather than using one cage for a toolkit.

And there was me using my saddlebag/pockets/backpack/various bike packing options* like a fool.......

* delete as appropriate for circumstances of ride in question

In all seriousness I do kind of see how this might be a thing of interest for some people, I'd just rather have water in the bottle & don't find it a hassle to transport basic tools about one way or another anyway as it is.  Each to their own though - good luck to them.

thanks clem, appreciate the honest response here.... abosolutely agree that each to their own. its important we have our own view on these things.