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  1. #1
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    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.
    2009 Trek 7.2FX WSD, brooks Champion Flyer S, commuter bike

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    Would something like this mount or this one work?

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    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.
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    Would a side loading cage fit?
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    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.

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  7. #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by westtexas View Post
    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.

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    Thanks! These are very helpful. I'll see what she & Dad think.
    2009 Trek 7.2FX WSD, brooks Champion Flyer S, commuter bike

 

 

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