TimothyH

The heat is brutal here in Georgia and riding without hydration is not an option for me. I'd also like to carry my Pedro's micro blowout bag for tools, CO2, etc.

Thinking about the Minoura SBH-80 single bottle mount or the dual bottle SBH-300. Pics below for reference. I see these on pictures of fixed bikes.

Ideas on how to mount the saddle bag with either? Alternatives to these? Has anyone thought outside the box? Whatever I get I'd like it to look nice - definitely don't want something make out of electrical tape and hose clamps.










-Tim-

thedapperest

Not sure what size of saddlebag you plan on using, the the smaller ones have velcro which you just fasten around the rails benath your saddle so you should have no issue with using one along with a seatback bottle mount

catgita

Can't tel you how many times I have been asked for help by someone on a fixie. Yes, I do know how to fix a flat. No, I don't think my $16 650b tubes would fit your bike. No I don't carry a wrench. Glad you want to be more prepared than some, and are willing to give up some of the track bike vibe in order to get across town on your own.

The double cage option in the pics should also take a small bag under the saddle, or at the very least one bottle could contain tools, tube, micro pump and/or CO2. There are a few tools that mount under or along side a water bottle, but no tube. Also consider a handlebar mount bottle cage, which has a little more vintage vibe to it, and less of a triathlon vibe.

TenSpeedV2

I have one of those along with a similar style plastic mount that the name is currently escaping me now. Be forewarned that not all of the saddlerail mounts like that will fit all saddles, because they won't.

Both of these bikes are no longer in service, either disassembled or sold, but each has one of the saddle rail mounts I mentioned, Minoura and the other one. As you can see, there is no room for a saddle bag. You may be able to get away with a small frame bag on the inner triangle.

79pmooney

I rode my fix gear close to 50 miles and close to 2000' of climbing in dry Oregon heat. Emptied two large WBs. Was really glad they were mounted on the down and seat tubes and readily accessible. (I find ease of reach more important on a fix gear than gears since I cannot coast and sometimes am pedaling fast.)

Now, my fix gear is a road bike. Never claimed to be anything else.

Ben

IAmSam

If you can get by with just 1 water bottle...

Get a double butt-rocket & there are innumerable "tool bottles" available that you can carry in the 2nd cage. Or if you already have any wide-mouth water bottles that don't narrow much anywhere - just fill one of those up with your needfuls and take it along.



If your question was actually more along the lines of how to attach cages/mounts, since you seem capable of using the google - if you search you will undoubtedly find many ways other than hose clamps to strap bottles/cages onto your frame...

Edit...BTW, you really ought to try to learn how not to triple-post your new threads - good luck...

franswa

I used the dual one for a while and was able to fit my arundel dual bag as well. Careful cause it's essentially a bottle launcher. I used stainless steel cages which I bent to be tighter to prevent launching bottles.

hardboiled718

^hah, I had the minoura saddle bottle mount and I lost a few bottles bottles from going over a bump or whatnot.

Anyway those rear bottle mounts and saddle bag don't jive well together, you can get bottles on your seat and down tube, and even get bar mounted holders too, how many you need to carry?

TejanoTrackie 

Camelbak

TimothyH

This.

I thought the same thing while out on a ride this morning and am sure it was a long buried memory of something I saw many years ago.

The dual mount SBH-300 is what I will order.


Thanks for the pics. I want to ask one of your bikes out on a date.


Not sure exactly how I managed to triple post. Doh! Pretty lame, huh?

The fact that you took the time to reply and attach the pic means a lot to me.


So not sexy.



-Tim-

TenSpeedV2

I have one from my mountain biking days, and honestly, for a longer ride, that may come out of the fridge to be used. It would technically hold everything for me, from water to tools to my wallet and phone. They look dorky as hell unless you are on a mountain bike, but, in the heat, it looks dorkier when you are passed out on the side of the road dying from dehydration.

Now, for those who are using the ass rocket or butt bottle launcher, the cage can make a difference. I have had good luck with the Specialized Zee cage which is side entry. It has a lip that holds the bottle in vs just a drop in cage like most. It is a bit tricky to get out while riding but can be done.

Nagrom_

You don't need a saddlebag. Ziploc works great.

hardboiled718

but srly 2 ziplock bags to be sure

LUW

Hard to beat a Camelbak in terms of convenience and size - you can carry a whole set of tools and more than 2 liters of water. Keep the bladder in the fridge and add some sheets of insulation inside the pouch and you have cool water for at least two hours.
Unfortunately, though, they look out of place on anything with tires narrower than 42 mm. Still, on longer rides you'll see me wearing one even if I'm on the CAADX (32C).

Night_shift

Hydrate or die.

mconlonx

Go with the bottle holder out back of the saddle and get a handlebar bag for tools:

Unkle Rico

Maybe just do a dual mount bottle cage dealio but have one of the bottles contain all of your tools/tubes?

Huffandstuff

There a reason you can't just put the tools in a jersey and the water bottles on the butt rocket?

TenSpeedV2

I hate the tube/lever/pump/phone/wallet/energy gel/whatever in the jersey pockets. I know that they are there for it, but I really hate riding like that.

cruiserhead

I use the tri bottle mounts- look for Profile Designs double bottle mount. THey are solid and you can stick a bag under there. Some have integrated mounts for co2 and tubes

IAmSam

Wait a sec - OP...this is for a run-of-the-mill steel Pista? Like is mentioned in your profile?

Sorry if this sounds a bit harsh...but there is nothing very special about that frame. So there is no reason whatsoever not to just pop some Rivnuts into the downtube and seatube for bottle cages.

Problem solved without any clamp-on or strap-on nonsense and you still have the seatpost open for your bag or a toolroll.

Have fun...

TimothyH

I understand what you are saying and realize that I won't win the world championships with that frame.

With all due respect however, the bike was purchased retail not two weeks ago and already has an upgraded Thompson Elite seatpost, Fizik Arione saddle and SPD pedals. I wouldn't drill holes in it any more than I'd drill holes in the rear bumper of my 2013 Ford Focus which there is nothing special about either.

I'm going to do it right, with class and style and have already ordered some parts. It is going to look slick and I'll post pics when complete.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice.


-Tim-

Nagrom_

you know whats really classy?

2 rivnuts

motrheadsroadie

a "track bike" with a bunch of erroneous garbage from your neighbor the triatheletes garage sale spare parts bin =/= class. quit playing.

Bandera

Have you ever wondered why road cyclists, regardless of what drivetrain they are using, mount water bottles 1st on the DT and 2nd on the ST?
Ergonomics. Reaching down for a quick sip and snapping the bottle back in it's cage does not upset balance and is fast.

Doing that at pace on rough surfaces is much easier w/ a FW than a FG.
Raising one's center of gravity, pushing it backwards and upsetting balance further by reaching behind the saddle for a sip on a FG is more of a circus trick than is strictly necessary.

If you mount a bottle cage on the DT and ST and secure your flats kit under the saddle you will look like a cyclist.
Is that "nice"? Certainly functional and safer.

As always, suit yourself.

-Bandera