Mountain Biking - What are these screws under this frame for ?

I've seen some hardtails have screws under the frame to carry a second water bottle. But these screws on this full suspension frame are different. What are they for ?

Also, how are you supposed to carry a second water bottle on this full suspension frame ? Is it impossible to carry a second water bottle on a full suspension ?

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Cable Guides?

Cable guides for full-length housing.

Ok. So then, is there any way to put a second water cage/bottle in this full suspension frame, or any full suspension frame, as most are very similar to this ?

Ok. So then, is there any way to put a second water cage/bottle in this full suspension frame, or any full suspension frame, as most are very similar to this ?

Not really, no. Choices are: Use a camelback or put a bottle cage on the back of your seatpost.

Real Mtn bikers use Camel backs. Water cages are for battery packs for night riding.

Even if you could put a bottle cage on the lower part of that down tube, just think of all the crap that it would get covered with from your front wheel. Get a hydration pack, best bet.

Real Mtn bikers use Camel backs. Water cages are for battery packs for night riding.
:roflmao2:

I typically ride with one bottle on the frame and one bottle in a Jersey pocket. Don't listen to them, your specialized epic would laugh at you if you tried to ride it with a hydration pack on...

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm used to riding hardtails which allow a second cage on the seat tube. I don't know about the "real mountain bikers use camelbaks" thingy, I like the freedom of not carrying a backpack.

I typically ride with one bottle on the frame and one bottle in a Jersey pocket. Don't listen to them, your specialized epic would laugh at you if you tried to ride it with a hydration pack on...

Doesn't it feel a little bulky on the jersey pocket ?

I've seen some hardtails have screws under the frame to carry a second water bottle. But these screws on this full suspension frame are different. What are they for ?

Also, how are you supposed to carry a second water bottle on this full suspension frame ? Is it impossible to carry a second water bottle on a full suspension ?

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THIS FS Frame is a race frame, In races that require more than a bottle's worth of hydration, you get a family member to hand you a fresh bottle on the second/third/fourth lap, whatever.
Now If you ride this frame for long training rides for your race, you use a camelback. At least..... That's the way I always looked at it.

Real Mtn bikers use Camel backs.

Oh, you lummox. :rolleyes:

hey i ride my epic with a camelbak and i have no cages

Doesn't it feel a little bulky on the jersey pocket ?


not nearly as much as a hydration pack does. Really it hits on the small of the back and is quite refreshing when its hot out to have a cold bottle there.

I typically ride with one bottle on the frame and one bottle in a Jersey pocket. Don't listen to them, your specialized epic would laugh at you if you tried to ride it with a hydration pack on...

Can't even imagine carrying a water bottle in a jersey pocket, but then I don't like stuff in jersey pockets, don't even wear jerseys with pockets.

BTW, does the link in your signature have a missing letter or something?

I only carry water bottles if I dont want to be able to drink and I want my bike to be heavier.

hey i ride my epic with a camelbak and i have no cages

-[09] Origin8 Scout 29er -- [08] Specialized Epic Comp -- [08] Specialized Allez -- [06] Specialized Hardrock Sport--


How do you like the Origin8? We can get them through our supplier (J&B Imports), and I've been looking seriously at it lately.

I prefer the camelback. That way I can carry my custom first aid kit, small camera, some tools, tube. c02, yadda yadda

ive got one right under the bottom bracket on my full suspension. next to the cranks. Sort wierd bu tIt works. In AZ it gets battered alot.

I prefer the camelback. That way I can carry my custom first aid kit, small camera, some tools, tube. c02, yadda yadda

Ditto.

When I lived in Wyoming, it was also useful if I decided to get off of the bike and hike somewhere to see something that wasn't accessible by bike.

Handy place for my 9mm, too.

Handy place for my 9mm, too.

LOL ! :lol:

Serious ?

LOL ! :lol:

Serious ?

When I lived in Wyoming and Colorado, yes. Not so much here in Indiana. lol.

Camelbaks are stupid for any ride under 2 hours.

Camelbaks are stupid for any ride under 2 hours.

Incorrect.

Camelbaks are stupid for any ride under 2 hours.

Let us know how great it works out for you when you don't pack a chain tool because your saddle bag doesn't have enough room and don't have a spare quick link and when you break a chain you are forced to walk back to the car/home and your little 2 hour ride becomes a 4 hour excursion. Or when you have more than 1 flat on a ride, forcing you to walk yet again. ;)

They're cable guides.

Camelbaks are stupid for any ride under 2 hours.

YOU'RE stupid for any ride under 2 hours!

What's stupid is caring what someone else does or doesn't do - on the bike or off.

Real Mtn bikers use Camel backs. Water cages are for battery packs for night riding.

LMAO, Ah come on guys and dolls, was just trying to have some fun with that comment. Honestly,when I first started to wear one I hated it, the thought of that thing on my back drove me nuts. Now I don't ride with out it. I do use my cage for glucose drinks when its hot.:D

real MTBers carry their extra water in a little pink shopping basket attached to the bars. and it's usually Midori and Lemonade premix, last time i looked.

what fool carries a loose water bottle on the underneath of the downtube on a MTB? covered in crud or fallen out after the first mile.

Camelbacks are a safe alternative and are designed for people who get thirsty...lol

Camelbaks are stupid for any ride under 2 hours.

Agreed.

i've emptied two waterbottles and a 3 liter camelbak in about 5 hours in 80 degree weather last summer.

i bring my camelbak on every ride, i dont care if im planning a short outing, i like the security of being able to turn a quick ride into a lengthy excursion on the fly.

and even if i do ride for less than 2 hours i have to ride 12-14 miles (one way) on my bike to get from the state trails to my house,

i needs my water, i want plenty, and i likes it alot.

hydraulic hose guides for rear brake.