I bought a bike from halfords, and later thought to get a bottle holder. I went back to Halfords to get one, and asked how to attach them. They pointed to 2 metal bolts on the frame, and they said that they attach to that - When I got home, my bike doesn't have them... So I dunno how to go about fixing it onto the frame!!!
Anyone know what to do???
2006-09-26 01:44:33 · 21 answers · asked by kaz_bert 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
DON'T drill the frame as two people have suggested! You may be out riding one day and it'll fold around the place you drilled!
Options:
1 Use large cable ties - very effective if pulled tight with a sizeable pair of pliers. I'd go for this - you can even choose ties that match the colour of your frame.
2 Use hose-clamps - OK but ugly.
3 If you're rich, dump the cage you've got and buy one made for your kind of frame, or one especially made for the back of your saddle or the seat post.
4 Use a Camelbak (a pain, because you have to carry the pack all the time, the weight is up high and you have to clean the bladder occasionally (or die of typhoid and cholera combined).
5 Wear cycle shirts with bottle pockets in the back!
6 Buy a kiddy trailer and tow as many bottles as you need behind you.
7 Get someone else (girlfriend, little brother) to ride along behind you and keep you supplied with fluid on demand.
8 Stop at hostelries whenever you're thirsty - this is a good option.
9 Only cycle when its pissing down.
10 Stop reading this rubbish and get some cable ties .....
2006-09-26 05:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by speenth 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cheese and rice, who are these people!!!????
don't drill - you'll compromise your frame
don't tape, clip, rubber band, zip tie, super glue, duct tape....if you are really off road riding none of that and I do mean none will stand up to the jarring and bumps.
you're options are this:
* cycling jerseys have rear pockets, put the water bottle there
* water bottle holders that clip onto your handle bar
* and/or behind the seat post. The behind the seat post (often available in Tri specialty shops) type you will NOT be able to slide off the back of the bike. You might not (unless you're real flexible) be able to kick your leg over the back. You'll have to get on and off the bike by putting your leg over the top bar. Don't worry, that's quite the stylin' way to go 8-)
* some type of rear rack mounted to the seat post, you won't be able to drink while riding but can carry a spare bottle and snack or two.
* camel back, some types are like a fanny pack or back type style.
Note: if you have a carbon seat post and choose the tri-style behind the seat cages, they must mount to the rails of your saddle NOT the seat post.
OMG, drill the frame. ::surfs off shaking head:::
2006-09-29 04:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by snip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT DRILL THE FRAME. You will damage the integrity of the frame and void the warranty on the bike.
I have a bike which doesn't have cage lugs. I wrapped the frame with a piece of inner tube which I slit along it's length. I then held the cage in place with medium sized cable ties (zip ties). This has been very successful. The other alternatives offered here, such as clip on type or seat post type would work just as well.
Good luck. Happy trails.
2006-09-26 02:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by letem haveit 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Halfords Toddler Bikes
2016-12-17 04:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What (letem haveit) said is right. I just recently asked a local bike shop to drill another set of holes on my bike for an extra bottle cage but this was the answer I got : It will compromise the frame integrity and will void the bike warranty. I guess I will try what (letem haveit) did to attach the cages on his bike.
Happy riding! And keep hydrated.
2006-09-26 19:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by OnThe36th 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For bikes without the bosses or braze-ons for bottle cages I have used hose clamps with good success. I like to use a bit of handlebar wrap to protect the paint. Of course, you make sure the mounting location doesn't interfere with moving parts. I have also used a handlebar or stem mounted bracket. Good Luck!
2006-09-26 04:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by frieburger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a bottle cage that has clamps to go around the seat post, if your seat post is long enough, so you can use a standard bike drink bottle. If not, buy a camel bak (or one of the many cheaper copies now available).
2006-09-26 01:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by Steve L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tie-wraps or jubilee clips, just tie your bottle holder to the frame in a suitable position definitely no drilling!
2006-09-26 15:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by xpatgary 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can drill 2 holes in the frame and use sheet metal screws to attach the bottle holder. I did this to attach mine.
2006-09-26 01:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
the cheap way: use tie down straps to hold it to the frame. make sure they're really tight. a better method is to buy a backpack such as a camelbak. not the cheapest way, but they hold more water than a bottle and usually have descent storage space too. a cheap one will cost $20 and better ones are up to $100.
2006-09-26 02:11:34 · answer #10 · answered by Andy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋