Rear bottle mount options

[dave0010]

I currently have 2 bottle cages within the frame on my bike. When doing any ride over 40+ miles I tend to drink a fair amount. I'm after some advice on additional bottle mounts and bottles to help with my ever increasing range goals.

Yes I know I could stop and fill up my existing ones but I like to only stop when the ride is done.

[magpie215]

[esuuv]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/profile-aqua-rear-mount-bo...

[Rolls]

How big are your current bottles? - you can get some that will carry a litre of fluid!

[Gargamel]

Loads you can mount under the saddle.

Wouldn't be my choice to lug an additional 3 kg around, but each to their own.

[Barchettaman]

Zip tie a cage under your saddle.
PD Aquamount - versions for saddle or seatpost mounting.
TopPeak cage mount.
Etc etc

[dave0010]

I was going to get 2 800ml bottles from wiggle. Just because these are the biggest I can find on there.

I always drink lots, even when I'm not exercising I drink lots of water always have.

[Rich_W]

2 questions.

1) What are you putting in the bottles?
2) Why are you drinking so much?

I find that when I run the Zero tabs in 1 bottle I tend to drink more frequently. Same as if I have plain water. If I have proper energy drink I drink far less. I would think there's a risk of over hydrating as well.

Alternatively consider a camelback.

[E38]

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/b...

1ltr


But 2 litres for 40 miles should be plenty!

[dave0010]

E38 said:

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/b...

1ltr


But 2 litres for 40 miles should be plenty!

b****r I already ordered the 800ml from wiggle. That will teach me not to shop around. Although I've only ever bought from wiggle so am unaware of many other sites.

I either use plain water or add High 5 zero tabs. My current bottles are 750ml and bother are empty around the 40 mile mark.

[donfisher]

Just hook the handle of one of these over the seatpost:



The more you drink, the quicker you go.

[dave0010]

P**S like a race horse, go like a race horse!

I wish anyway

[Brite spark]

If you want to add another bottle cage for longer rides
http://www.tesco.com/direct/resin-bottle-cage-with...

[outnumbered]

"Rule 52" (http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/)

[ChrisMCoupe]

Without even getting onto the issue over way too much water for 40miles, how much weight are you adding with 2+ litres of water on your bike!?

Why not just find somewhere to stop and fill up when you are running a bit low?

[anonymous-user]

dave0010 said:

I currently have 2 bottle cages within the frame on my bike. When doing any ride over 40+ miles I tend to drink a fair amount. I'm after some advice on additional bottle mounts and bottles to help with my ever increasing range goals.

Yes I know I could stop and fill up my existing ones but I like to only stop when the ride is done.

X Lab do an expensive but good range of brackets that attached to the saddle rails, and allow you to mount cages, CO2 cannisters, etc.

You're generally best off mounting cages behind the saddle at a non-vertical angle, otherwise your bottles will fire out like mortar rounds when you hit a bump. That said, Bontrager RL tri cages are amazingly grippy. You won't lose a bottle with them.

The cheapskate option is to buy water on the way, obv. If you're mixing it with a powder, pre-measure enough powder for a third/fourth bottle into Ziploc sandwich bag(s) which easily fit in a jersey pocket and mix new drink on the way.

[Raven Flyer]

Greg66 said:

The cheapskate option is to buy water on the way, obv. If you're mixing it with a powder, pre-measure enough powder for a third/fourth bottle into Ziploc sandwich bag(s) which easily fit in a jersey pocket and mix new drink on the way.

This what I do, if for no other reason than not carrying a couple of kg in extra weight (other than in my bladder).

[JEA1K]

If you really want to save time, think about a catheter and filtration system to recycle your piss.

Two birds, one stone n' all that.

[anonymous-user]

Raven Flyer said:

Greg66 said:

The cheapskate option is to buy water on the way, obv. If you're mixing it with a powder, pre-measure enough powder for a third/fourth bottle into Ziploc sandwich bag(s) which easily fit in a jersey pocket and mix new drink on the way.

This what I do, if for no other reason than not carrying a couple of kg in extra weight (other than in my bladder).

You know they come in tab form too right?!
link

[anonymous-user]

pablo said:

You know they come in tab form too right?!
link

Those contain 6 calories per tablet. So a bit limited on the provision of energy front.

I prefer the SIS/Clif powders which are a mix of carbs and electrolytes. I would be *very* happy to find those in tab form, but I haven't done so yet.