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 ?

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.

: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.

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

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.

Oh, you lummox. :rolleyes:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Incorrect.