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Old 04-14-15, 03:54 PM
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Trek 7.4 second water bottle?

I have a trek 7.4 with 17.5" frame that I have been riding for three or so years now. My problem Is the bike only has mounts for one water bottle cage. I have tried wearing a camel back but do not like wearing anything on my back as I tend to sweat a lot. I was wondering if anyone else had a bike with only one set of mounts and came up with a solution.
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Old 04-14-15, 04:21 PM
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Go to amazon.com and search for: bottle cage mount

you can find mounts for about any bar on your bike.

I needed a third, 2 for bottles, one for a pump.
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Old 04-14-15, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RussB
Go to amazon.com and search for: bottle cage mount

you can find mounts for about any bar on your bike.

I needed a third, 2 for bottles, one for a pump.
Thanks, but the problem is where to put the mount. The top bar slopes at such an angle that there is no room for another bottle. If I had the room on the frame for another cage I would just drill and install a couple nutserts like they do at the factory.
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You sure about that? Every hybrid I have seen made in the last 20 years had mounts for at least two water bottles.
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Originally Posted by MRT2
You sure about that? Every hybrid I have seen made in the last 20 years had mounts for at least two water bottles.
Trek only uses one mount on the downtube for their frames that are 17.5" and smaller.
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Old 04-14-15, 04:58 PM
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Seat tube? Handle bar? Those are the two easiest I can think of that won't mess with you while riding or at rest, assuming you have no saddle bag.
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Originally Posted by mwl001
Seat tube? Handle bar? Those are the two easiest I can think of that won't mess with you while riding or at rest, assuming you have no saddle bag.
I mounted one of those on my son's old mountain bike when we went for longer rides. Not the prettiest setup, but it works.
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Old 04-14-15, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Aqua_Andy
I have a trek 7.4 with 17.5" frame that I have been riding for three or so years now. My problem Is the bike only has mounts for one water bottle cage. I have tried wearing a camel back but do not like wearing anything on my back as I tend to sweat a lot. I was wondering if anyone else had a bike with only one set of mounts and came up with a solution.
I have a 7.4 and thought about the 2nd water bottle as well. I picked up a rear trunk bag which holds a water bottle and much more:

https://www.amazon.com/Commuter-Carri...s=bv+trunk+bag
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Originally Posted by Aqua_Andy
Thanks, but the problem is where to put the mount. The top bar slopes at such an angle that there is no room for another bottle. If I had the room on the frame for another cage I would just drill and install a couple nutserts like they do at the factory.
This creates a mount for any water bottle, on various points of your bike.

Topeak Cage Mount | Chain Reaction Cycles



Also there are bottle cage attachments that go behind a saddle that may be of use to you.

Profile Aqua Rear Mount | Evans Cycles

wiggle.com.au | Profile Aqua Rear Mount Bottle Cage System | Bottle Cages



Tacx Saddle Clamp for Bottle Cage | Chain Reaction Cycles

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Thanks Col. I think that's just what the doctor ordered.
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