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    drinks holder

    I found an old bicycle drinks bottle holder so, using cable ties, I fitted it to the handlebars.

    But - and here's the clever bit - at the top, I cable tied in a few rubber bands.

    This means I can put in a bottle and pull the rubber bands over the top stopping the bottle from bouncing out.





    It even works with the Sat Nav in place

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    Re: drinks holder

    Did similar except onto my Pannier frames and secured with an old velcro wrap/strap thing. Works well, esp with Sigg fuel bottles. Replaced now with my Tool Tubes, but handlebars is a good idea for the drinks cahe to be relocated - add a long straw and you have got a mobile drinking station.
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    Re: drinks holder

    Bit dangerous mate, I recommend getting a hydro back pack, much easier than leaning forward to suck out of the straw,you'll go down the road looking like a jockey.

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    Re: drinks holder

    Goodness that's some collection of stuff on the bike Whealie. I reckon there is still space for an ashtray to the right of the zumo
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    Re: drinks holder

    Ive just got an "unbottle" from camelbak
    sits under my tank bag

    Bet your idea was cheaper and will last longer though

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    Re: drinks holder

    I a camelbak amn mesell leek - have been for years.

    I'm still trying to fing a method of getting the bite valve (ooo-err is it me or does that a tad herm-a-sex-eal?) to mount up near my helmet (its happening again! ) so I dont need to fish about trying to find it when riding - any ideas?

    Nice mod though with the cage, I might copy it!

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    Re: drinks holder

    I was thinking of stopping for a drink.

    I have had bottles held down on the rear of the seat by bungees etc but lost one or two. When you pull over and just want a quick drink you don't want to have to search through the top box or luggage for it.

    I have steadfastly avoided wearing any sort of rucksack on my back so a camel pack did not appeal.
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    Re: drinks holder

    Quote Originally Posted by stageonesimmo View Post
    I a camelbak amn mesell leek - have been for years.

    I'm still trying to fing a method of getting the bite valve (ooo-err is it me or does that a tad herm-a-sex-eal?) to mount up near my helmet (its happening again! ) so I dont need to fish about trying to find it when riding - any ideas?


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    Re: drinks holder

    Quote Originally Posted by Whealie View Post
    I was thinking of stopping for a drink.

    I have had bottles held down on the rear of the seat by bungees etc but lost one or two. When you pull over and just want a quick drink you don't want to have to search through the top box or luggage for it.

    I have steadfastly avoided wearing any sort of rucksack on my back so a camel pack did not appeal.
    They are quite burst proof so may well help in an off if worn on the back as just the Camelbak

    I must admit my tank bag is one of the best things I have parted with money for
    pockets at the front take two bottles with no fear of them falling out on the road
    rear pocket has sunglasses
    two side pockets and an expandable main compartment and now the Camelbak sits underneath I cant get the full three Litres in but well over one with no risk of it falling off.
    Just want to sew some straps under the tank bag to hold it in place for refuelling

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    Re: drinks holder

    Quote Originally Posted by Snaphappy View Post
    They are quite burst proof so may well help in an off if worn on the back as just the Camelbak

    I must admit my tank bag is one of the best things I have parted with money for
    I assume its a magnetic attachment, how do you ensure no wee stones get underneath and scratch your tank? What plonker done that yip me

    Quote Originally Posted by Snaphappy View Post
    the Camelbak sits underneath I cant get the full three Litres in but well over one with no risk of it falling off.
    If the camelbak sits underneath the tank bag then are you only using the tank bag to hold the camelbak in place ?
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