May 18, 20178 yr Author I just use the one already on the bike [emoji14] (Turbo Levo owner) Pointing being that there isn't one pm mine..
June 10, 20178 yr Author It would invalidate your bikes warranty, but once expired, you could possibly drill and fit a couple of rivnuts to the bike, and install a bottle cage. Actually, another idea has just popped into my head. I wonder if you could use Velcro or Haibike ties to fix a bottle cage to the battery when it is on the bike. It could stay permanently attached to the battery, and just lift on and off with the battery. I use a Camelbak, which obviously doesn't suit all, but a waist belt bottle carrier such as the ones worn by joggers, might not be a bad compromise. Turns out that the bottle on the cross bar works ok but is a bit annoying as well when stood at lights etc, so tried it on the battery! Surprisingly easy to cable tie it on but this particular cages mounting points aren't really suitable . Just need one with a wider mounting area and some double sided sticky pads to stop it moving about. It doesn't affect the battery fitment to the bike at all.
June 10, 20178 yr Well there is my answer. Be careful that you don't mark the battery though, with it rubbing. It might pay just to put something like an old cut up inner tube against the battery to protect it, and to stop things moving about.
June 10, 20178 yr a better way is to get some rubber shrink rap for the cable ties cut to size and will look much nicer
June 10, 20178 yr Author a better way is to get some rubber shrink rap for the cable ties cut to size and will look much nicer Yes.. it's just a temporarily to see if it works..
June 11, 20178 yr Yes.. it's just a temporarily to see if it works.. Necessity is the mother of invention. So, where's your straw?
June 11, 20178 yr Author TBH I didnt find the lack of a bottle mount much of an issue until I bought the Giant, which has one on the frame. I often had a drink in my back pack but couldnt be bothered to stop and get it out so in the end I just didnt bother. Offspring was always telling me I dont drink enough on longer outings so am making an effort, on the one hand to drink more and on the other to ditch the backpack!.
June 14, 20178 yr TBH I didnt find the lack of a bottle mount much of an issue until I bought the Giant, which has one on the frame. I often had a drink in my back pack but couldnt be bothered to stop and get it out so in the end I just didnt bother. Offspring was always telling me I dont drink enough on longer outings so am making an effort, on the one hand to drink more and on the other to ditch the backpack!. Get a camelback (or cheaper equivalent) - I find it easier on my MTB - Focus so it will take a bottle mount and on an unassisted racer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
June 15, 20178 yr Author Didn't work. Zip ties won't hold it tight enough so wobbles and moves about [emoji46]
June 15, 20178 yr There's plenty of room on your seatpost. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CYCLING-WATER-BOTTLE-CAGE-HOLDER-MOUNT-HANDLEBAR-BICYCLE-BIKE-CYCLING-CLAMP-ON-/311701657040?hash=item4892ddd5d0:g:wREAAOSwzaJX353L
June 15, 20178 yr Author There's plenty of room on your seatpost. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CYCLING-WATER-BOTTLE-CAGE-HOLDER-MOUNT-HANDLEBAR-BICYCLE-BIKE-CYCLING-CLAMP-ON-/311701657040?hash=item4892ddd5d0:g:wREAAOSwzaJX353L Yes that could be an option, but its a dropper post which doesnt leave much to mount on and I have the rear camera there already..
June 15, 20178 yr Author I wonder if I could drill two small holes into the battery and use a couple of galvanised self tapping screws..
June 16, 20178 yr I wonder if I could drill two small holes into the battery and use a couple of galvanised self tapping screws.. What could possibly go wrong!!!.
June 16, 20178 yr Author Have you enough room to fit a handlebar mounted cage? I suppose that's the obvious answer but with my cam, garmin and lights it's cluttered enough already. Bit disappointed I can't make the battery option work, mainly because the cages i have are not designed to be fitted to a flat surface, so will have to continue with having it on top of the cross bar.
June 16, 20178 yr If you came up its a suitable design to fit around your battery I could probably 3D print you something that would work as an adapter.
June 16, 20178 yr Author If you came up its a suitable design to fit around your battery I could probably 3D print you something that would work as an adapter. If only I had the skills!! If I use the frame kit I bought it would be ok, but it makes the cage stand out a lot from the battery and I cant get the bottle out of the cage. The cross bar mount is good, but if wearing baggy shorts they can get caught on it when stood off the saddle, which isn't good.. In attempts to modify it I have destroyed the mounts now but, it keeps me out of trouble messing about with it.
June 16, 20178 yr Is the top of the battery flat? If so I could make a hybrid part, plastic with a metal core for the bolts to screw into. You could then get a side loading bottle cage. It could be secured with a combination of 3M VHB tape as used on GoPro mounts & zip ties as a back up. Will give it some thought. Currently battling with my grey fergie trying to top paddocks....
June 16, 20178 yr Author Is the top of the battery flat? If so I could make a hybrid part, plastic with a metal core for the bolts to screw into. You could then get a side loading bottle cage. It could be secured with a combination of 3M VHB tape as used on GoPro mounts & zip ties as a back up. Will give it some thought. Currently battling with my grey fergie trying to top paddocks.... Not seen a side mounting cage! That in itself should do it if I can repair the mount! Googling....
June 16, 20178 yr Options I can see (many already discussed) Handle bar cage - Evans sell these Seat post cage, they actually sit quite high up so are unlikely to bottom on a dropper post but with the dropper down you might find you get a bottle in the nut sack! You could try a cable tie mount but underneath the top tube with some car trim tape (strong double sided foam padded tape) to help keep in in place, by having it underneath gravity will help to stop it rolling as well. Change bike, get the focus - an expensive option but if has a place for a bottle cage Potentially you could fabricate a cable tie round the batter job, I'm assuming it's flat topped but you need to ensure your not putting any pressure on the mount on the connectors - I'd leave this option well alone, keeping 500ml of water next to the batter is asking for trouble, as it modding the mounting. Or just wear a camel back, you can get ones that go inside bigger back packs as well, I have a. Berghous one, it's got netting for a helmet on the front, a section for a baladder inside and room for a large D-Lock, 2m thick cable lock, pump, tubes and a host of other stuff but the bag itself is quite small. Lastly, plan lots of pub stops on your ride [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
June 16, 20178 yr Author Options I can see (many already discussed) Handle bar cage - Evans sell these Seat post cage, they actually sit quite high up so are unlikely to bottom on a dropper post but with the dropper down you might find you get a bottle in the nut sack! You could try a cable tie mount but underneath the top tube with some car trim tape (strong double sided foam padded tape) to help keep in in place, by having it underneath gravity will help to stop it rolling as well. Change bike, get the focus - an expensive option but if has a place for a bottle cage Potentially you could fabricate a cable tie round the batter job, I'm assuming it's flat topped but you need to ensure your not putting any pressure on the mount on the connectors - I'd leave this option well alone, keeping 500ml of water next to the batter is asking for trouble, as it modding the mounting. Or just wear a camel back, you can get ones that go inside bigger back packs as well, I have a. Berghous one, it's got netting for a helmet on the front, a section for a baladder inside and room for a large D-Lock, 2m thick cable lock, pump, tubes and a host of other stuff but the bag itself is quite small. Lastly, plan lots of pub stops on your ride [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You have steered me in a promising direction. So will fit the broken mount with zip ties and go see what bike shop has 're side loading cages.. This idea is to not having to use any sort of backpack.
June 16, 20178 yr Author Weak points are the zip tied as they wont hod the mounts tight against a flat surface.. Edited June 16, 20178 yr by Gubbins
June 16, 20178 yr It's alright having a Focus where there is somewhere for a bottle mount but you cannot get hold of the holder or TEC battery. Still waiting for mine and they are saying August now.......
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