How do you carry more than two water bottles?

mikefm101 · Feb 2, 2010

Hi,

There a couple of loops I do in the summer in which deli's, gast stations, etc., are few and far between. Several times I have definitely had to really delay hydration until I got back to civilization.

I've been looking for some way to carry more than two water bottles, ideally a third, at least. I saw a photo once of a saddle bag that carried two bottles. Cannot find it, though, on the web.

Any ideas?

Mike

bwhite_4 · Feb 2, 2010

Some bikes have a 3rd mount under the downtube. You could try a strap on bottle holder or use gaslo tap to secure it. You could also buy one of those tri-style bottle holders that attach to your seatpost (that will get you two more).

The final suggestion ... camelback.

Hank Stamper · Feb 2, 2010

I don't...but if forced to carry more water I'd difinitely go with a camel back.

viciouscycle · Feb 2, 2010

Camelbac and then one bottle, my camelbac is the one I use for skiing as well, designed for putting under a coat and for riding a bikes, low profile. And that big bag of cold water riding atop your spine helps a lot in keeping you cool.

10ae1203 · Feb 2, 2010

back jersey pocket?

Argentius · Feb 2, 2010

Jersey pockets?

I don't usually need more than two, since this is the Pacific Northwest, but when I do, I just put it in my jersey pocket.

If it's because it's a really hot day, I freeze the bottle in the jersey pocket, so its melting helps cool me down.

I do prefer to have that jersey bottle be a smaller one -- the bigger Polar bottles or 24-oz ones go on the tubes of the bike, and I put a 20 oz'er in my pocket.

Of course, the touring bike I used, and most touring-type ones, have 3 or more mounts.

xxl · Feb 2, 2010

These work, but no room for a saddle bag, then:

http://www.bikepartsusa.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=01-171027&source=froogle

Peter White Cycles carries a bunch of the trunk-rack-sized bags, from Brooks, and maybe Carradice or Berthout, but they're kinda spendy. I think Rivendell may stock something, too.

nightfend · Feb 2, 2010

I try not to plan rides where I can't stop at least every 50 miles, so 2 waterbottles is usually fine. But, if I do a long race and there's no feedzone or anyone to give me water, I just throw a small waterbottle into my middle jersey pocket.

tihsepa · Feb 2, 2010

Get a Salsa Fargo. I think it has mounts for 6 cages.

f3rg · Feb 2, 2010

theheavyone · Feb 2, 2010

Two on the bike and two in the jersey.

MontyCrisco · Feb 2, 2010

What, you don't ride with a support car?

Try a frozen bottle in your back pocket. Does double duty by keeping you cool(ish). By the time you're ready for it it'll be good and melted.

f3rg · Feb 2, 2010

I really think a 100oz CamelBak is your best option. Toss some TP in there while you're at it.

FatTireFred · Feb 2, 2010

handlebar or behind-the-saddle cage mounts

mikefm101 · Feb 2, 2010

Fat Tire Fred...."behind the saddle cage" was the search term that eluded me. Thanks for that.

Looks like two bottles behind the saddle, one on the downtube and cage rocket for stuff will do the trick.

All the replies very appreciated....Mike

tv264@aol.com · Feb 2, 2010

Hey,
I carry a small saddle bag for a tube and tools. I put four holes in the bottom for two shoe laces. Then I secure the third bottle to the bottom of the saddle bag. If your pickie put a zipplock back over the mouth piece. The draw ties off old gym bags and chair bags work great. Just a thought.

climbingrules · Feb 3, 2010

Camelbak Racebak

http://bit.ly/coPQ3J

Mandatory if you do TT's

skepticman · Feb 3, 2010

I've seen this before, but haven't tried it. Not sure about room for a saddle bag.

http://www.profile-design.com/profile-design/products/hydration/all-hydration/aquarack.html

George M · Feb 3, 2010

skepticman said:
I've seen this before, but haven't tried it. Not sure about room for a saddle bag.

http://www.profile-design.com/profile-design/products/hydration/all-hydration/aquarack.html

That's the one I use and you do have room for a saddle bags. I've had mine for a couple of years now. If I know I'm going over 50 miles, I'll carry 4 bottles. It get pretty hot down here in south Texas.

Jwiffle · Feb 3, 2010

xxl said:
These work, but no room for a saddle bag, then:

http://www.bikepartsusa.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=01-171027&source=froogle

I've used this one, and I actually can fit a small saddle bag behind it.

frdfandc · Feb 3, 2010

How about a stem cap water bottle mount?

http://www.icyclesusa.com/king-cage-top-cap-water-bottle-mount.htm

exracer · Feb 3, 2010

Jersey pocket, even when I just take my camel back I carry an extra bottle of water. Especially when it's 100+

BlueMasi1 · Feb 3, 2010

Platypus SoftBottles

During the hot humid mid-west summers, I carry two 24 oz. bottles and two Platypus SoftBottles in my jersey pockets. The bottles are pliable, fit comfortably in my pocket and fold flat once empty.

http://cascadedesigns.com/Platypus/Handheld-Hydration/SoftBottle/product

dan32888 · Feb 3, 2010

I put a small bottle or 2 in the jersey pocket. The triathlon style cages would be a good alternative if you plan on using them quite often. To me it does not seem to be worth the investment considering how little I carry during a hot ride.

twinkles · Feb 3, 2010

Elite makes1 liter bottles. Just need to make sure you have the frame clearance for them.

MR_GRUMPY · Feb 3, 2010

How many miles are we talking about now?
Unless it's really hot, two bottles can take me over 50 miles (unless it's a real hard group ride). There's got to be at least one place you can get water in a 50 mile route.

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