Bicycle Water Bottle Cage To Hold Your Bicycle Water Bottle

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When you buy a bicycle, some come with a water bottle cage already fitted. However, you can also find aftermarket cages for bikes without one included. The water bottle cage is used to hold the water bottle securely during riding. On most bicycles, the water bottle cage is usually fitted on the down tube, either upward or downward-facing. It can sometimes be held on the seat tube below the bicycle saddle. These locations are used because they offer easy and convenient access during bicycle riding.

Different Water Bottle Cage Designs

Bicycle water bottle cages are integral in most long-distance cycling applications. Over the years, different designs have been created depending on the bicycle design and riding needs. Water bottle cages come in various designs to help them serve their purpose even better. Some employ a minimalist design with a bottom part to hold the water bottle, while others are extensive, covering most of the bottle’s surface. When shopping for a water bottle cage, examine the available designs to find the best fit.

Mounted a Water Bottle Cage

Water bottle cages are usually attached to the bicycle cage using screws in threaded holes on the bike frame, referred to as braze-ons.

Did you Know?...

Did you know bicycle water bottle cages are made of different materials?

When shopping for a water bottle cage, you will find various products made using different materials. Carbon fiber water bottles are among the lightest and strongest cages available. However, they come at a high price. Please consider your needs before choosing the option that best responds to them.

First, locate the braze-ons on the bike frame. These will determine where the water bottle cage will be located.

Unscrew the screws you find in the braze-ons using the relevant bicycle repair kit tool.

Place the bottle holder on the bike frame, with the screw holes on both being directly aligned. Once this is done, screw the cage to the bike frame tightly.

Once this is done, you can fill up your water bottle and place it in the cage, and you are good to go.

Where you find that you have a water bottle cage in place but have no use for a water bottle, you can use the cage to carry other things, such as battery packs and portable bicycle pumps, among others. However, remember that the cage is not too strong and may be damaged when carrying heavy loads.

Water Bottle Cage Alternatives

Sometimes, you may feel like mounting a water bottle cage on your bicycle will clutter the bike frame. Suppose you are looking to keep your bike frame as simple as possible. In that case, you can alternatively use a cycling backpack to carry water bottles or a hydration backpack in place of water bottles.

Tip: Water bottle cages are extra-important on long rides.

When you're only cycling for a few hours, stopping occasionally to drink is no big deal.

If you're cycling for a whole day, however, those frequent water breaks can put you severely behind schedule. A water bottle cage gives you ready access to your water bottle, minimizing the need for stops.