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How to attach a bottle holder to a mountain bike if the bike hasn't got the metal bolts to attach one on to??? |
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??? 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 ..... Get a clip-on one strong tape Drill the frame and use self tapper bolts to secure the holder. If you plan to cycle alot.. my suggestion would be to get a camel back.. it's a backpack that carries water. it's sometimes called a hydration pack and it works better than water bottles that get warm by hanging on a bike rail. http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/1... 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). |
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