{"id":419255,"date":"2026-05-28T05:44:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/?p=419255"},"modified":"2026-05-28T05:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:44:31","slug":"wheels-manufacturing-hootin-hauler-modular-diy-trail-tools-and-mud-scraper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wheels-manufacturing-hootin-hauler-modular-diy-trail-tools-and-mud-scraper\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to Hoot’n & Holler’n with Wheels Mfg’s Semi-DIY New Hootin’ Hauler Starter Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today, Colorado’s Wheels Manufacturing launches a creative new Hootin’ Hauler Starter Kit<\/a> – just in time for the caked-on mud of Unbound this weekend. The kit is a low-profile modular bolt-on accessory platform that tucks in under a water bottle cage. It mounts to the existing bosses under your water bottle, and can be as an attachment base for tools, storage, or any other trail-side problem-solving that needs to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hootin Hauler is being debuted at the 2026 Unbound Gravel race to honor Unbound’s 20th year. At only $15, the starter kit includes the base attachment mount and a Trail Scraper tool. A tool that’s designed for clearing mud and debris from jockey wheels, brake calipers, chainrings, and tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheels Mfg, Hootin Hauler DIYs trail tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Trail Scraper was developed based on real-world experience during muddy gravel races and remote bikepacking routes, where you need improvised cleaning solutions. Not only for the relatively simple but dirty task of tire cleaning, but also for clearing built-up mud out of tighter spaces that grind your bike to a halt – like behind cranks, in between cogs of your cassette, and caked-up derailleur pulleys & cages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could come in real handy at Unbound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Source Accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What makes the Hootin Hauler different is its open-source approach to bike accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The base serves as a foundation for a library of free, downloadable 3D-printable attachments. This allows riders to customize, modify, or create from scratch – whatever you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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