Attaching bottle cage to bike with no braze-ons
07-27-07, 08:52 AM
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Attaching bottle cage to bike with no braze-ons
I've got an early '80s Raleigh Super Record with no braze-ons. I attached a bottle cage using velcro strips, but there's still a lot of slippage and it's going to take off the paint.
Is there a better way to attach a bottle cage (or a frame pump) to an older bike that doesn't have braze-ons?
Is there a better way to attach a bottle cage (or a frame pump) to an older bike that doesn't have braze-ons?
07-27-07, 08:56 AM
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07-27-07, 08:59 AM
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I've used hose clamps with great success. They are available at your grocery or hardware store for next to nothing and come off in about thirty seconds when you need the bike to look great.
07-27-07, 09:00 AM
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I ordered one of these last night.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...cat%3A%20Cages
I'll let you know how it works in a few days.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...cat%3A%20Cages
I'll let you know how it works in a few days.
07-27-07, 09:04 AM
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Since I didn't want to risk damaging my paint, and since handlebar-mounted water bottles were still popular when the bike was made, I chose Minoura clamps (pictured).
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07-27-07, 10:45 AM
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Zefal Gizmo is very nice way to do this. I used one on my Falcon and love it
https://www.xxcycle.com/gizmo-108,,en.php
https://www.xxcycle.com/gizmo-108,,en.php
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Yes - paint damage would be my #1 concern with clamp-ons or hose clamps. The handlebar mounts are a good solution, or perhaps the tri-type bottle cages that mount on the rear of the saddle.
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To avoid paint damage, how about a strip of old inner tube between the clamp and the frame? I've also seen electrical conduit clamps used for a bottle cage-much cleaner look than hose clamps, IMO.
07-27-07, 11:11 AM
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I used 2 cage seat rail mounts from Nashbar on my Paramount. As I had the cages already, I think it was about $5 for both.
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Zefal Gizmo is very nice way to do this. I used one on my Falcon and love it
https://www.xxcycle.com/gizmo-108,,en.php
https://www.xxcycle.com/gizmo-108,,en.php
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07-27-07, 06:28 PM
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Once you start using a handlebar mount waterbottle cage you'll be tempted to put one on all your bikes. They are really handy.
07-30-07, 09:38 AM
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I ordered one of these last night.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...cat%3A%20Cages
I'll let you know how it works in a few days.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...cat%3A%20Cages
I'll let you know how it works in a few days.
07-30-07, 09:43 AM
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) tends to collect at the rubber-frame interface.
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07-30-07, 10:47 AM
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Another option:
https://www.twofish.biz/bike.html
Velcro + rubber = no marks on the bike and easy to remove.
https://www.twofish.biz/bike.html
Velcro + rubber = no marks on the bike and easy to remove.
