Seat tube water cage only holds a short bottle
11-14-18, 10:04 PM
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Seat tube water cage only holds a short bottle
So I modified one to hold a tall bottle.
Drilled holes so it sets lower & at a slight angle
to the left.
Drilled holes so it sets lower & at a slight angle
to the left.
11-14-18, 10:27 PM
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Side load cages solve the problem or you can use Problem solvers bottle cage mount to mount it lower or go with Wolf Tooths B-Rad mounts and have two bottle cages on your downtube like I did on my road bike for a trip I do every year (and then just never took it off). It is excellent and I can use that other cage for smaller stuff or not use it and be fine. I would be bothered by a cage that sits crooked.
11-14-18, 11:02 PM
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Thanks
Gonna look at side load cages,
Always learning
Gonna look at side load cages,
Always learning
11-14-18, 11:17 PM
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Side cage don’t seem to be any lower.
Not sure my bike’s mount would have room for the
tall (reg size) bottle.
Next time in the bike shop (with bike)
gonna measure one.
Not sure my bike’s mount would have room for the
tall (reg size) bottle.
Next time in the bike shop (with bike)
gonna measure one.
11-14-18, 11:45 PM
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Topeak Alt Position cage mounts are another option. They change the position by 32mm but aren't adjustable.
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Alt-Po.../dp/B079NF8BGP
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Alt-Po.../dp/B079NF8BGP
11-15-18, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
Side load cages solve the problem
11-15-18, 12:55 PM
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What's wrong with a few oz less in a regular length bottle?
you can use a longer, liter volume one on the downtube..
add more bottles behind the saddle if you ride in super hot weather..
you can use a longer, liter volume one on the downtube..
add more bottles behind the saddle if you ride in super hot weather..
11-15-18, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
What's wrong with a few oz less in a regular length bottle?
you can use a longer, liter volume one on the downtube..
add more bottles behind the saddle if you ride in super hot weather..
you can use a longer, liter volume one on the downtube..
add more bottles behind the saddle if you ride in super hot weather..
Originally Posted by mtb_addict
This is one of the down side of compact frame. Shifting the cage lower has another down side. Which is bottle will get dirty from the crap tossed up by the chain.
It is also a frame design issue. In many cases, the two cages meet at some point, and one can be lower than the other. In this case, design it so the Seat Tube cage mounts lower.
11-15-18, 01:28 PM
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4 bottles , same size, then ..
a little fabrication effort and you can mount the seat tube bottle lower..
a little fabrication effort and you can mount the seat tube bottle lower..
11-15-18, 01:46 PM
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I bike in Texas and regularly with temps near 100 (sometimes over) so two 25oz insulated bottles is a must. I had this same problem when I built my Planet-X frame and got one of these to solve it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H4M93Y
Here is a sort of before and after (or actually after and before):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H4M93Y
Here is a sort of before and after (or actually after and before):
11-15-18, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bogydave
Thanks
Gonna look at side load cages,
Always learning
Gonna look at side load cages,
Always learning
11-15-18, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Leebo
You drilled a carbon bike?
11-15-18, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Leebo
You drilled a carbon bike?
drilled the cage
11-15-18, 07:49 PM
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Yea
4 ounces not much, but have
been out in the desert when 4 more ounces
would’ve been awesome. One time is enough.
Body is learning to sweat, lots of water important
for me, 80° is Hot in Alaska.
I carry a small screw cap in Jersey pocket too.
Some to dump on my head, on hot days is not wasting it.
If I bring some home, I’m OK with that.
4 ounces not much, but have
been out in the desert when 4 more ounces
would’ve been awesome. One time is enough.
Body is learning to sweat, lots of water important
for me, 80° is Hot in Alaska.
I carry a small screw cap in Jersey pocket too.
Some to dump on my head, on hot days is not wasting it.
If I bring some home, I’m OK with that.
11-16-18, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bogydave
So I modified one to hold a tall bottle.
Drilled holes so it sets lower & at a slight angle
to the left.
Drilled holes so it sets lower & at a slight angle
to the left.
I commute, and usually drink at lights and stops where I put my left foot down, lean the bike to the left and grab my water with my right hand. If I were to do this mid, I'd tilt the bottle cage so it could be pulled out on my right side.
Again...very clever!
11-16-18, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Kedosto
Pffft. Just start riding a 60cm frame (or larger). Problem solved. You're welcome.
-Kedosto
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-Kedosto
*certifiable genius*
Fitting
11-16-18, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitkraft
I bike in Texas and regularly with temps near 100 (sometimes over) so two 25oz insulated bottles is a must. I had this same problem when I built my Planet-X frame and got one of these to solve it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H4M93Y
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H4M93Y
that’ll work
11-19-18, 06:46 PM
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You could always use one of these King Cage Top Cap Mount that attach to any stem with a top cap. Keeps your water bottle handy and clear of road grime. Great place for your bear spray too, if you mountain bike in bear country. .
