Water bottle

[Gubbins]

Where can you fit a water bottle on an electric mtb? Ideally where it's easily accessible.

 

[soundwave]

seen some you can mount on the handle bars but i got a hydro pack under 20 quid, think it holds 2L

 

[Gubbins]

seen some you can mount on the handle bars but i got a hydro pack under 20 quid, think it holds 2L

Don't like rucksacks as they make me too sweaty in summer. I come home with my back wet through. I figured someone would have found a way

 

[jwm]

I've got one that clamps to the handlebars, basically a clamp that you mount a normal bottle holder on. Never had a problem, with the bonus of carrying the odd coffee or three... nice on cold winter mornings.

John

 

[soundwave]

bit expensive tho.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/xlab-mini-wing-v2-rear-mount-kit/rp-prod62187

 

[falmouthtony]

Works for me on the Cube
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141641591865?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

 

[Gubbins]

Works for me on the Cube
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141641591865?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

Looks like I should have done a bit of googling before I opened my mouth.

 

[Gringo]

I use to be a handlebar mounted bottle type of guy but now favor my bottle between my legs using a plastic bottle cage mounted on top of the top frame tube it dosent bounce around off road like it did on the bars.
Using the type of cage in my link you can drill some 4mm holes through its side and cable tie it to your frame, a pice of rubber between the frame and cage helps keep things in place
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clarks-Polycarbonate-Lightweight-Water-Bottle-Cage-in-White-and-Black-With-Bolts-/141738353996?var=440855952278&hash=item210043a54c:m:maj7e3GTF6ncR4ldTS_RQ7w

 

[Gubbins]

I use to be a handlebar mounted bottle type of guy but now favor my bottle between my legs using a plastic bottle cage mounted on top of the top frame tube it dosent bounce around off road like it did on the bars.
Using the type of cage in my link you can drill some 4mm holes through its side and cable tie it to your frame, a pice of rubber between the frame and cage helps keep things in place
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clarks-Polycarbonate-Lightweight-Water-Bottle-Cage-in-White-and-Black-With-Bolts-/141738353996?var=440855952278&hash=item210043a54c:m:maj7e3GTF6ncR4ldTS_RQ7w

i thought it wasnt possible but all this just shows my lack of imagination.. Thankls..

 

[anotherkiwi]

Oooooo! Cable ties! Someone hold SW down he is getting all excited again

 

[Nealh]

I have got a couple of cheap plastic Chinese holders that clamps to my head tube off ebay, 2 for £3.50 the fitting is a simple clamp with a cam lock. and can be fitted any where which has a min 30mm tube. Also have a drink holder fitted to my German Additive Bike Bag which will take one on each side, may fit the 2nd one if the weather gets very warm.

 

[Gubbins]

Thinking about it using cable ties one could be fitted almost anywhere. .

 

[Gringo]

Initially I was being clever by making a slot big enough to use Velcro straps but they never quite fully tighten up, (there's still one on the rear of my cage) Now I have two ties through the front part of my cage and eventually I'm sure I'll get around to replacing the last Velcro strap with two more ties.
Also as the cage is plastic, if needed it easy to file/shape/profile the back face to match your frame shape (my top tube is fairly flat)

 

[greyfox69]

Black aluminium one from my other hybrid, cannot use the mounting screws as the ebike frame isn't tapped, so resorted to my all time favourite black cable ties to match holder and the frame, my Electrical Engineering training shines through again, solid secure and doesn't move. sorted

 

[DAJ]

You could use rivnuts to give you proper mounts in the frame, does mean setting about your frame with a drill though ... You don't need the expensive tools to fit them

 

[EddiePJ]

You could use rivnuts to give you proper mounts in the frame, does mean setting about your frame with a drill though ... You don't need the expensive tools to fit them

I suspect that it would also mean invalidating the warranty of the bike.


Phill, frame mounted water bottles and mtb off road use is frequently not a good idea. If the bottle doesn't become covered in crud, then sooner or later it will just bounce off the bike.
If you don't like the idea of something like a CamelBak, try a waist band mounted system.



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[Gubbins]

Come to think of it in my previous electric days the water bottle soon ended up unusable... I wonder if I could fit one to the mudguards.....

 

[Gringo]

Come to think of it in my previous electric days the water bottle soon ended up unusable

I don't like using the same bottle over and over especially as I add electrolytes. Yes I know I can wash it out but I just can't be asked.
The 750ml Buxton bottled water comes with a sports cap and drops straight in a standard water bottle cage
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/buxton-mineral-water-sports-cap-6x750ml