Behind-the-seat bottle cages and a saddle bag

[Triskeliongirl]

There is always your jersey pockets (actually that is what my husband does, he goes super light, no seat bag at all even though he has room). Jannd also makes a product like the one veronica describes that is secured with just velcro. But, why do you need this strange set- up for water? Aren't the 2 normal cages on your bike, with large bottles, adequate?

[snapdragen]

He's got a tri bike - maybe it can't take regular bottle cages.

[siume99]

There is always your jersey pockets (actually that is what my husband does, he goes super light, no seat bag at all even though he has room). Jannd also makes a product like the one veronica describes that is secured with just velcro. But, why do you need this strange set- up for water? Aren't the 2 normal cages on your bike, with large bottles, adequate?

Triskeliongirl, That's one of the drawbacks to my Orbea...it was designed for only one cage. I've used my jersey pockets (I've also used a Camelbak mimitabby). I've been known to be in a hurry and forget to stuff the pockets or bring my camelbak. Fortunately, the walks haven't been that long yet. Not every trip requires a lot of water. But every trip should have tools. If it's on the bike, I won't forget.

Veronica, I like that idea. I'll have to see if I have wheel clearance for velcro.

[SouthernBelle]

It looks like there is a fair amount of space under the bottles. Could you use the straps that normally go around the rails of the saddle and thread them through the bottom of the cage holder? then still wrap the end velcro strap around the post?? Hard to tell what the bottom of the bottle cages look like or how much weight they would bear. You could even add extra length to the rail straps run them trough the rail, then secure then to the cage to stop any annoying swinging.

HTH

[Bluetree]

I use a cage rocket in place of one of my water bottles:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=14883

When I first tried it out, it rattled a bit in the cage. So I covered the bottom half of the cage rocket in a black sock and now it fits fine. On long rides, I just take along extra fluid tabs and refill my remaining water bottle on my route.

[Triskeliongirl]

I've used my jersey pockets (I've also used a Camelbak mimitabby). I've been known to be in a hurry and forget to stuff the pockets or bring my camelbak. Fortunately, the walks haven't been that long yet. Not every trip requires a lot of water. But every trip should have tools. If it's on the bike, I won't forget. .

Well, then you could use the bento box for your flat kit, and jersey pockets for food. That is how I carry my food and its fine. Pretty bike though!

[Eden]

I have a little bag made by Timbuktu that might be able to attach under your bottles. The attachments are all velcro. Mine is a small and it fits tire levers, patch kit, CO2, and a tube or a micro pump (but not both tube and pump at the same time)

and its stylish...

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/ca...87&skusetId=83

[snapdragen]

And....oh my goodness, look who sells it!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=19085

[emily_in_nc]

The thing I wonder about, though, his bike has a SUPER THICK seatpost. I suspect most standard seatbags won't have long enough velcro to go around it without making some modifications (adding more velcro)....

Emily

[Trekhawk]

The thing I wonder about, though, his bike has a SUPER THICK seatpost. I suspect most standard seatbags won't have long enough velcro to go around it without making some modifications (adding more velcro)....

Emily

Good point Emily - I think Sci-Con make small seatbags that only attach to the saddle.