Secondary bottle cage mounts alternate uses?
08-10-15, 10:57 AM
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Secondary bottle cage mounts alternate uses?
Just picked a 'new to me' Rivendell Sam Hillborne and since I typically only use one water bottle I was wondering what some other uses for the second location could be while still maintaining a nice classic look to the bike. I was thinking about doing a SS flask of some type, but I just thought I'd ask if anyone had seen any unique uses for this secondary mounting area?
08-10-15, 11:08 AM
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There are tool rolls made to fit in water bottle cages, but I think you're on the right track with the flask.
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This is my commuter. I don't put anything in the grey storage bottle, but have in the past. They are available in two sizes. I will use it to carry keys, wallet, phone or other items on another bike or if I don't carry the bag.
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1997 Specialized RockHopper, on Flickr[/IMG]
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1997 Specialized RockHopper, on Flickr[/IMG]
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I'm old fashioned and prefer to have my "frame fit" pumps in front of my seat tubes. I never cared to have a pump under the top tube for lots of reasons... some aesthetic, some practical. On the practical side the pump always gets in the way when picking up the bike by the bars and top tube plus it's more easily knocked out unless it's strapped in place.
If I were going to ride some place where I needed multiple water bottles, then maybe I'd consider it (pump under the TT and 2nd H2O bottle on the seat tube). When I lived in the Southwest where it was hot and dry, I used to carry 3 bottles on long rides: one on the DT and 2 on the bars.
On the few bikes that I have with down tube H2O bottle mounts I put stainless steel button head screws in them to keep out gunk and water. They're almost flush so there's no interference with the pump.
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If I were going to ride some place where I needed multiple water bottles, then maybe I'd consider it (pump under the TT and 2nd H2O bottle on the seat tube). When I lived in the Southwest where it was hot and dry, I used to carry 3 bottles on long rides: one on the DT and 2 on the bars.
On the few bikes that I have with down tube H2O bottle mounts I put stainless steel button head screws in them to keep out gunk and water. They're almost flush so there's no interference with the pump.
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I found a nice big eyeglasses case that I put my tools (multi tool, patch kit, levers) in. It fits snugly in the second bottle cage holder. Also I discovered that my kryptonite chain fits nicely into an old Bell water bottle I had, and I use a ball bungee to hold the lock on the outside of the bottle.
08-10-15, 12:23 PM
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A mini pump. Because having a classic look to a bike comes second to being able to overcome everyday on-road issues.
08-10-15, 12:35 PM
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A storage can is a good idea. It's a great way to carry a tool/emergency kit that you can easily move between bikes.
There are several commercial versions, or you can make your own out of a tennis ball can. (or any large plastic jar, like peanut butter or nuts)
To Rivendell-ize the jar, you could paint it, or wrap it in cotton tape and/or twine.
There are several commercial versions, or you can make your own out of a tennis ball can. (or any large plastic jar, like peanut butter or nuts)
To Rivendell-ize the jar, you could paint it, or wrap it in cotton tape and/or twine.
This is my commuter. I don't put anything in the grey storage bottle, but have in the past. They are available in two sizes. I will use it to carry keys, wallet, phone or other items on another bike or if I don't carry the bag.
[IMG]1997 Specialized RockHopper, on Flickr[/IMG]
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1997 Specialized RockHopper, on Flickr[/IMG]
08-10-15, 12:39 PM
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08-10-15, 02:03 PM
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08-10-15, 02:06 PM
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Thanks guys, I'm liking the idea of a canister for odds and ends, tools and such.
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^ i still don't know what that is strapped in tight to that very ugly bicycle.
i leave my glass bong at home. every once in a great while, i'll throw my little pipe in my saddle bag.
rust like that would drive me absolutely crazy ... especially when i'm high.
i leave my glass bong at home. every once in a great while, i'll throw my little pipe in my saddle bag.
rust like that would drive me absolutely crazy ... especially when i'm high.
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A Topeak RoadMorph pump will mount on water bottle bosses, and it's about the best pump you can get. I've got one attached to the third set of bottle bosses on my Soma Saga touring bike.
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I'm old fashioned and prefer to have my "frame fit" pumps in front of my seat tubes. I never cared to have a pump under the top tube for lots of reasons... some aesthetic, some practical. On the practical side the pump always gets in the way when picking up the bike by the bars and top tube plus it's more easily knocked out unless it's strapped in place.
If I were going to ride some place where I needed multiple water bottles, then maybe I'd consider it (pump under the TT and 2nd H2O bottle on the seat tube). When I lived in the Southwest where it was hot and dry, I used to carry 3 bottles on long rides: one on the DT and 2 on the bars.
On the few bikes that I have with down tube H2O bottle mounts I put stainless steel button head screws in them to keep out gunk and water. They're almost flush so there's no interference with the pump.
verktyg
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If I were going to ride some place where I needed multiple water bottles, then maybe I'd consider it (pump under the TT and 2nd H2O bottle on the seat tube). When I lived in the Southwest where it was hot and dry, I used to carry 3 bottles on long rides: one on the DT and 2 on the bars.
On the few bikes that I have with down tube H2O bottle mounts I put stainless steel button head screws in them to keep out gunk and water. They're almost flush so there's no interference with the pump.
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08-10-15, 07:44 PM
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Get another water bottle? How can you not need two bottles living in Atlanta?!
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