Water bottle cage alternatives

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10-02-2011, 02:21 PM
Melalvai

Water bottle cage alternatives

My mom just got a new bike! It's a Trek 7100 with a step through frame and 13.5" (she's very short). With her arthritis she can get on and off the bike easily. She's been riding, or mostly not riding, a mountain bike, and she was amazed at how fast she goes on her new hybrid, and how comfortable it is.

She has one problem, the frame doesn't permit a water bottle cage. I'd like to suggest some alternatives to her.
I'll mention the camelback, I think she can try out my dad's, but she might not like the way it makes the water taste, or having a sweaty back.

She found a bag that she was able to make work for her water bottle, for her first, 30 min ride.

Do jersey pockets hold onto a water bottle ok? She thought that might work, but I'm dubious.
10-02-2011, 02:28 PM
BikeDutchess

Would something like this mount or this one work?
10-02-2011, 02:44 PM
Artista

I picked up a belt at REI that holds 2 standard size water bottles on my lower back. I like it much better than the CamelBak.
10-02-2011, 02:56 PM
OakLeaf

Would a side loading cage fit?
10-02-2011, 02:58 PM
westtexas

I like the ones that mount under the saddle - I've seen lots of people use them well.

A jersey will definitely fit a water bottle if it's got the standard size pockets. When it's 100+ out here and I'm planning a long ride, I carry a third bottle in my jersey pocket no problem.
10-02-2011, 03:51 PM
Becky

Two Fish Quick Cage?
10-02-2011, 05:34 PM
Melalvai

Thanks! These are very helpful. I'll see what she & Dad think.
10-02-2011, 05:43 PM
goride

Quote:

Originally Posted by westtexas

A jersey will definitely fit a water bottle if it's got the standard size pockets. When it's 100+ out here and I'm planning a long ride, I carry a third bottle in my jersey pocket no problem.

And if you freeze that third bottle before you put it in your jersey pocket, it will keep you a little cooler for a bit, and be melted by the time you need it.
10-02-2011, 05:49 PM
jlnc

What kind of riding is she doing? If it is not too hardcore, maybe a basket on the front of her bike?
I couldn't fit a cage on my old comfort bike, so I used to ride with one of those Nike sling bags with a bottle or two of water in it. I would do rides of up to 15 miles and it didn't bother me at all.
10-02-2011, 06:03 PM
OakLeaf

It really depends on the jersey, and the size of the person inside it. You see the pro men do it ... of the four styles of jersey I own, only one has pockets big enough for water bottles. But my 4-oz phone bounces all over the place when I climb hills (yeah, yeah, smoother pedal stroke, I know :rolleyes:). I can't imagine a pound and a half of water in my pocket.