Bicycle Mechanics - Not really tech, but I don't know where to put it...

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Matt08642
05-19-07, 06:56 PM
So I bought a water bottle to go on my bike, but my bike doesn't have pre-drilled holes to mount a bottle cage. The cage came with these 2 flimsy metal pieces and 2 nuts and bolts.

How do I mount it, do I have to drill holes?

BTW, My bike is a Supercycle Hooligan (Don't laugh, I didn't buy it for real mountain biking, just as a way to get around and lose some weight. ;) )

seriouslysilly
05-19-07, 07:08 PM
how bout one of these?
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/20-1951-NCL-ANGLE.jpg
barba
05-19-07, 07:11 PM
I use one of these:
http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/medium/ZF-GIZ.gif
Zefal Gizmo Clamp (usually $5)

well biked
05-19-07, 07:32 PM
+1 on the Zefal Gizmo clamps-
Rev.Chuck
05-19-07, 07:47 PM
You use the two flimsy metal pieces and screws like you would use a hose clamp. It looks kind of like the Zefal picture above when put together with a bottle cage. If the clamps you got do not reach around the down tube then you will need to use someting like the seat mount pictured or a handlebar mount(ask at a shop for a handlebar mount for a bottle cage) You can also go with a CamelBak or similar. More water and a place for your other stuff.
Matt08642
05-19-07, 08:09 PM
You use the two flimsy metal pieces and screws like you would use a hose clamp. It looks kind of like the Zefal picture above when put together with a bottle cage. If the clamps you got do not reach around the down tube then you will need to use someting like the seat mount pictured or a handlebar mount(ask at a shop for a handlebar mount for a bottle cage) You can also go with a CamelBak or similar. More water and a place for your other stuff.
I tried that, but the pieces don't fit around the bar.

I'm going to go to a bike shop here, and look at those Zefal Gizmo Clamps.

Thanks for the help guys :D
Retro Grouch
05-20-07, 06:46 AM
I tried that, but the pieces don't fit around the bar.

Go to AutoZone and buy a pair of hose clamps that will fit your bike tubeing.
soloban
05-20-07, 08:24 AM
+1 on the hose clamps and +1 on the camelback
kandnhome
05-20-07, 09:23 AM
Go to AutoZone and buy a pair of hose clamps that will fit your bike tubeing.


Or go to wal-mart (or similar) and buy some velcro strips from the craft section, and make your own Zefal-alike. But the hose clamps will be easier to make permanent.