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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube on: April 14, 2016, 05:26:24 AM
saubbie23


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« on: April 14, 2016, 05:26:24 AM »
I've been having fits trying to keep a large jug of water attached to the downtube. I've got an Anything Cage HD, and even with the straps that come with it are ineffective at keeping it from falling off. What have others done to secure a bottle there? It is a great spot to carry additional water, but it's driving me nuts. Thanks.
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #1 on: April 14, 2016, 06:48:48 AM
Lentamentalisk


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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2016, 06:48:48 AM »
Check out these threads:

http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/question-and-answer/water-bottle-under-down-tube/
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/question-and-answer/weight-distibution/

Also the Revelate Washboard straps are stretchy, so you can secure things a lot better. The included straps are pretty much only good for soft goods.
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #2 on: April 14, 2016, 08:38:57 AM
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2016, 08:38:57 AM »
http://www.backcountry.com/voile-ski-straps-9-through-24-inches-vol0083
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #3 on: April 14, 2016, 08:41:54 AM
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2016, 08:41:54 AM »
^^ Those.
I found some 12" ones on crazy discount but for good reason. It takes 2 to wrap the down tube and a big kleen Kanteen. I'd recommend 24" minimum.
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #4 on: April 14, 2016, 11:49:44 AM
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2016, 11:49:44 AM »
Ladderlock buckles sometimes loosen up when tightened around a solid curved object. The curve changes the friction angle on the buckle.
Voile straps or webbing straps with metal cam buckles will help (like the straps rafting guys use).
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #5 on: April 15, 2016, 07:21:29 PM
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2016, 07:21:29 PM »
Ah ha!  Gotcha covered.  http://www.velorutioncycles.com/accessory-bags/bedrock-bags-honaker-hydro-pack  We make this in-house.  It's accompanied me through a CTR and AZTR.  Works!
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #6 on: April 27, 2016, 04:31:45 AM
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2016, 04:31:45 AM »
Got some of those voile straps and they work a treat. Thanks!
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #7 on: April 27, 2016, 06:37:53 PM
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2016, 06:37:53 PM »
thirded on the voile/black diamond ski straps
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  Topic Name: Securing Bottle to Downtube Reply #8 on: May 17, 2016, 06:16:47 PM
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2016, 06:16:47 PM »


I've carried 1.5L of water down the roughest trails I can ride for days' at a time and this ^^^ setup never budged. Carrying weight that low is really nice.

Goes on and off the bike in a few minutes. No damage to paint and works fine with a frame bag.
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