[PTCbiker]

Similar to specialized and the swat box. I don’t like wearing a pack unless going 25+ miles, the ability to bring tools and water in the frame is appealing in my next bike. I like the Stumpjumper but wondering what else is out there.

 

[stripes]

I think Specialized patented the "S hole." Frame bags are also an option, so don't let the internal frame storage be a make or break on buying a bike.

 

[PTCbiker]

I think Specialized patented the "S hole." Frame bags are also an option, so don't let the internal frame storage be a make or break on buying a bike.

Im definitely not limited to buying a bike with internal storage, it’s just a nice to have thing.

Trek has the BITS system on its Fuel and Slash models. Similar to SWAT in that you access it from the bottle cage.

 

[stripes]

Im definitely not limited to buying a bike with internal storage, it’s just a nice to have thing.

Trek has the BITS system on its Fuel and Slash models. Similar to SWAT in that you access it from the bottle cage.

That's good there are other options for you. Most frames I see don't have it, but I look at smaller manufacturers and not usually carbon frames.

 

[Nat]

I thought I saw a new YT model with a downtube storage compartment. I wasn't able to find it in a quick search though.

 

[VegasSingleSpeed]

If you have to smuggle something, technically ALL bikes have internal storage...

 

[Nat]

If you have to smuggle something, technically ALL bikes have internal storage...

Ha! Is that why the border crossing officer checked the head badge of my bike when I came back from Canada last summer? I saw him in my rearview trying to wiggle the head badge and I thought, "What a d*ck." It turns out that he was he looking for... COCAINE??????

 

[Battery]

This could save some space for you: EDC V2 TOOL

 

[itsky]

Ibis has the bone-in pork chop bags that are huge and work perfectly.

 

[yourrealdad]

Orbea also has storage.

As far as I know Specialized, Trek, Orbea at least from major players.

I have to admit, I have a Stumpy with SWAT and it is pretty magical. I love being able to get on the bike and not worry about needing anything. None of my other bikes have it and it makes me sad.

I almost bought a Diverge because of SWAT, but it would have basically cost me $1000 for that SWAT box AND lesser components.

Did I mention how nice it is?

 

[VegasSingleSpeed]

Ha! Is that why the border crossing officer checked the head badge of my bike when I came back from Canada last summer? I saw him in my rearview trying to wiggle the head badge and I thought, "What a d*ck." It turns out that he was he looking for... COCAINE??????

Did you say, "thank goodness he didn't check the seatpost" as you were driving off?

 

[Nat]

Did you say, "thank goodness he didn't check the seatpost" as you were driving off?

Don't press the lever, don't press the lever, don't press the lever...

 

[Steel-Onions]

You can always use your 'prison wallet'

 

[PTCbiker]

This could save some space for you: EDC V2 TOOL

Giant has a tool that goes inside the crank too. But hey, why spend $100 when I can spend $6000!

 

[Shadow4eva]

Forbidden bikes have an empty space on their downtubes as well, one rider even 3D printed a mount for his CO2 and inflator

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[Shamis]

Old post, but it looks like some of the Santa Cruz frames have internal storage now, as well.

 

[PTCbiker]

I ended up buying a Stumpy Expert (used, I ain’t got 6k laying around) and it saved my bacon once so far. I flatted 5 miles from the car, was getting ready to walk it back when I remember I had a tube and pump in the frame.

 

[mtbandi]

From mtb-news.de collection thread:

Bold	Unplugged
Cube	One44 One55
Forbidden	Dreadnought Druid
Intense	Tracer
Lapierre	Spicy
Last	Cinto Tarvo
Orbea	Rallon
Santa Cruz	Bronson (ab 4.1) Hightower Megatower Nomad
Specialized	Stumpjumper Enduro
Scor	4060
Simplon	Rapcon
Trek	Fuel EX Slash

 

[Nat]

^ Stumpjumper EVO can also be on to the above list

 

[Crankout]

Love my SWAT Box, as it were...