 Topic Name: Ok to use 64oz bottle on cargo cage?
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on: August 18, 2019, 08:38:01 AM
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Chase
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« on: August 18, 2019, 08:38:01 AM » |
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Is this okay (diameter of bottle larger than diameter of cargo cage), or is it a recipe for disaster?
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Topic Name: Ok to use 64oz bottle on cargo cage?
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Reply #1 on: August 21, 2019, 06:35:42 AM
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Lentamentalisk
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2019, 06:35:42 AM » |
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With regards to geometry, you'll be fine, but I'd recommend using a strap with some give and stick to it, like the Voile ski straps, so it doesn't slip out.
Do know that 8lbs of water sloshing around will feel a little strange. I had this setup with 2 40oz bottles on a rigid CX bike and on dirt roads it was totally fine, but trying to ride some of the chunky sections of the Arizona Trail, I really really wished I didn't have all that weight on the fork.
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Topic Name: Ok to use 64oz bottle on cargo cage?
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Reply #2 on: August 21, 2019, 12:38:29 PM
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Chase
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2019, 12:38:29 PM » |
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Thank you, Lentamentalisk.
Voile straps arrive today, so thanks for the tip.
Roger that regarding the unpleasantness of the weight on the front end.
Will only use the large bottles when I’ve got one of my kids with me (need to carry water for two) and there’s no known water access on an overnighter.
Thanks again!
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Topic Name: Ok to use 64oz bottle on cargo cage?
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Reply #3 on: August 21, 2019, 01:01:57 PM
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Lentamentalisk
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2019, 01:01:57 PM » |
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For tykepacking, anything goes!
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