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Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders
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 2009-09-09 10:01 AM |
The Original  7834      Raleigh/Durham |  Subject: Suggestions for Rear Bottle HoldersI just got a tri bike and my frame is so small that I can't use my bottles cages even though they pull from the sides- the space is just way too tight. So I'm looking into getting some rear bottle cage holders- does anyone have any recommendations? I definitely want to get good ones so I don't have to worry about launching any bottles whenever I hit a bump and what not but I really don't know which ones are good and which ones aren't. And...I'd like to get some that will also hold a CO2 and spare tire. Thanks! |
| 2009-09-09 10:24 AM in reply to: #2396514 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders Janelle, I switched to the Cervelo specific Hydrotail that was introduced last year. As such I have an extra carbon Hydrotail you can try out if you want. In addition to the type of rear bottle cage holder you decide upon is what type of cage to use. When I bought my P3 used it came with Bontrager carbon cages, which are kind of pricey. Since then I have used these, found on E-Bay with some great success. I believe that I paid something like $25.00 for the pair shipped on the first pair bought and then $30.00 for the second pair (for Connor's bike). They are shipped from halfway around the world, so it takes 7-10 days for delivery. |
| 2009-09-09 11:17 AM in reply to: #2396592 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders brian - 2009-09-09 11:24 AM Janelle, I switched to the Cervelo specific Hydrotail that was introduced last year. As such I have an extra carbon Hydrotail you can try out if you want. In addition to the type of rear bottle cage holder you decide upon is what type of cage to use. When I bought my P3 used it came with Bontrager carbon cages, which are kind of pricey. Since then I have used these, found on E-Bay with some great success. I believe that I paid something like $25.00 for the pair shipped on the first pair bought and then $30.00 for the second pair (for Connor's bike). They are shipped from halfway around the world, so it takes 7-10 days for delivery. Brian - do you have a link to the Hydrotail? I actually called Cervelo yesterday as I just got a seat that my current Xlab does not work with - can't reach my waterbottles as the system attaches to the seat rails and the ones on my new seat are too short. Cervelo told me to get Xlab Sonic Wing - For Cervelo as the solution http://www.xlab-usa.com/sonic_wing.html. Thx |
| 2009-09-09 11:53 AM in reply to: #2396592 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders brian - 2009-09-09 11:24 AM Janelle, I switched to the Cervelo specific Hydrotail that was introduced last year. As such I have an extra carbon Hydrotail you can try out if you want. In addition to the type of rear bottle cage holder you decide upon is what type of cage to use. When I bought my P3 used it came with Bontrager carbon cages, which are kind of pricey. Since then I have used these, found on E-Bay with some great success. I believe that I paid something like $25.00 for the pair shipped on the first pair bought and then $30.00 for the second pair (for Connor's bike). They are shipped from halfway around the world, so it takes 7-10 days for delivery. Brian- how did you like the Hydrotail? Did you have any issues with launching bottles on bumpy roads?? |
| 2009-09-09 12:02 PM in reply to: #2396514 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders Depends upon the bumps and whether the bottle was full or not. Most often the problem is that they work themselves loose over a period of bumps ... so after hitting one I find myself absently reaching back to each to ensure that they are seated properly in their cages. I do not think I saw any bumps along the Augusta 70.3 course that would launch a bottle. |
| 2009-09-09 12:04 PM in reply to: #2396514 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders It has been my experience that the launching of bottles has more to do with the cages than the unit itself. I stayed away from carbon cages because I don't think their grip is often sufficient enough to hold the bottle. And I could care less about a few grams here and there. I went with the basic profile design rubber cages I frequently check them to make sure their grip is good. In two years, I have launched 2-3 bottles max...and all were on really bumpy roads. I think I have the xlab super wing |
| 2009-09-09 12:52 PM in reply to: #2396514 |
Extreme Veteran 311 | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders I've got the profile design Aqua Rack on my tri bike, and I've never had an issue with it. Never launched a bottle yet... http://www.all3sports.com/product_info.php?pName=profile-design-aqu... |
| 2009-09-09 1:10 PM in reply to: #2396514 |
Veteran 225 Decatur GA | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders I have the profile design and have launched a few rockets...twice on the augusta course! I took the fat rubber band that comes with the aero bottle and wrapped around the cage and that seems to help...but after bumps I always reach back to make sure they're tucked. |
| 2009-09-09 1:25 PM in reply to: #2396849 |
Elite 3658 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders ADollar79 - 2009-09-09 1:04 PM It has been my experience that the launching of bottles has more to do with the cages than the unit itself. I stayed away from carbon cages because I don't think their grip is often sufficient enough to hold the bottle. And I could care less about a few grams here and there. I went with the basic profile design rubber cages I frequently check them to make sure their grip is good. In two years, I have launched 2-3 bottles max...and all were on really bumpy roads. X2 I like metal cages because I can bend them tighter. |
| 2009-09-09 1:58 PM in reply to: #2396749 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Suggestions for Rear Bottle Holders Here it is: Cervelo Hydrotail  (photo grab from Google ... but my set-up is similar - except that I have my spare tire + levers strapped to the inside of the bottle holders and two CO2 cartridges + chuck on the x-nut in the back) Lisa B - 2009-09-09 12:17 PM brian - 2009-09-09 11:24 AM Janelle, I switched to the Cervelo specific Hydrotail that was introduced last year. As such I have an extra carbon Hydrotail you can try out if you want. In addition to the type of rear bottle cage holder you decide upon is what type of cage to use. When I bought my P3 used it came with Bontrager carbon cages, which are kind of pricey. Since then I have used these, found on E-Bay with some great success. I believe that I paid something like $25.00 for the pair shipped on the first pair bought and then $30.00 for the second pair (for Connor's bike). They are shipped from halfway around the world, so it takes 7-10 days for delivery. Brian - do you have a link to the Hydrotail? I actually called Cervelo yesterday as I just got a seat that my current Xlab does not work with - can't reach my waterbottles as the system attaches to the seat rails and the ones on my new seat are too short. Cervelo told me to get Xlab Sonic Wing - For Cervelo as the solution http://www.xlab-usa.com/sonic_wing.html. Thx |
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