How a teenage mountain biker patented his tire plug stash tool

<p>Sam Garrett is a teenage mountain biker and inventor living in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was recently awarded a design patent for a tubeless tire plug tool that fits inside a standard mountain bike thru axle.</p><ul><li>How did you get into mountain biking?</li><li>When did you start wrenching on your own bike?</li><li>Why did you decide to create your own tubeless tire plug tool? What did you think you could improve about existing tire plug tools?</li><li>Walk us through the process from idea to finished product. What were the biggest challenges along the way?</li><li>Why did you decide to call it Every Rider&#39;s Must (ERM)?</li><li>What have you learned about patents? Why go for a design patent instead of a utility patent?</li><li>What did you think when you saw the Robert Axle Project tire plug tool that also fits inside a front axle? What makes the ERM different?</li><li>Do you have any tips or tricks for making fast and effective puncture repairs on the trail?</li><li>As a young rider, what&#39;s your outlook on the sport of mountain biking? Which aspects of mountain biking get you and your friends stoked?</li><li>What&#39;s next for Garrett Dynamics? Are you looking at creating new products?</li></ul><p>Learn more about the ERM at <a href="https://garrettdynamics.com/products/erm">garrettdynamics.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is sponsored by Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce</strong>.</p><p>If you’re looking for your next mountain bike destination that offers just about everything, put Sandpoint, Idaho at the top of your list! The Lower Basin trail system serves up world-class riding through towering timber and across massive granite rock slabs, with trails for every rider — from technical black diamond descents to fast, flowy cross-country loops.</p><p>For excellent park-style riding, head up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort with dedicated downhill trails and e-bike access to more than two dozen trails. Or pedal from town to the Pine Street Woods trail system where the trails range from flowy to technical.</p><p>When you’re ready to take a break from the trails, Lake Pend Oreille is right there for camping, boating, swimming, or even standup paddleboarding. And after a big day outdoors, head into the town of Sandpoint where you&#39;ll find a great selection of bars and restaurants to relax and refuel. </p><p>Get all the details to pl