Recommend me a water bottle cage for my new Trek 7.2fx
05-18-11, 12:57 AM
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Recommend me a water bottle cage for my new Trek 7.2fx
I need for my commuting but do they all work just as good? If not, which one?
05-18-11, 02:28 AM
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I like this Bell model because of the adjustable elastic strap holds a large range of bottles securely. It is not particularly light weight or exotic looking; it just functional.
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Expand-a-...5707183&sr=1-2
I purchased some recently at Target for our tandem at a lower price than Amazon has it for.
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Expand-a-...5707183&sr=1-2
I purchased some recently at Target for our tandem at a lower price than Amazon has it for.
05-18-11, 02:51 PM
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I have a 7.3fx and i got a bottle and cage from Walmart -- screwed right in the frame and fits well.
05-18-11, 04:05 PM
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I went to walmart and bought the cheapest one they had, works fine and has not failed me yet.
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i asked my lbs for a deal and they gave me these for $8. msrp is overpriced. if you can get it for my price, it is the best cage out there imo.
https://bontrager.com/model/07178
https://bontrager.com/model/07178
05-24-11, 02:33 PM
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I have two of these https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Modula-...6269194&sr=8-4
It's adjustable and holds my 650ml nalgene just fine
It's adjustable and holds my 650ml nalgene just fine
05-24-11, 03:48 PM
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Topeak Modula Cage EX I haven't found a bottle that wouldn't fit...yet.
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Modula-...ref=pd_ys_iyr3
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Modula-...ref=pd_ys_iyr3
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Blackburn MTB cage has been a favorite of mine for 20+ years. It's built much stronger than typical aluminum cages (two cross pieces rather than one with two holes in it) and holds onto your bottle better when going over rough stuff. The price is nice too. It used to be available in many colors, now I can only find silver or black, but either would look nice on your bike (I'd go with black).
05-25-11, 03:11 PM
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I just got a silver/chrome colored Bontrager one from my Trek dealer. It was like $8-10 and works fine.
05-25-11, 04:05 PM
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I have two of these https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Modula-...6269194&sr=8-4 It's adjustable and holds my 650ml nalgene just fine
