Need another cage on seat down tube.

Sailingalong
Sailingalong Posts: 156
edited September 2008 in Workshop
Hi guys.
I've got a Raleigh record sprint that I use for winter and I'd like to put a bottle cage holder onto the rear downtube (there's 1 already on the front gear lever tube).
Can you tell me how to drill and what to insert to do this properly please?
Thanks.

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  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    You can't - it needs the bosses brazing professionally and respraying if you want to keep cosmetically tidy.

    You can get bolt on bands though
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Sailingalong
    Sailingalong Posts: 156
    O.k. That's a shame, thanks.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Not quite true - you could get some M5 rivet bushes installed - the correct size hole is drilled in the frame and the bushes are fitted like pop-rivets using a special tool that leaves a threaded insert in the frame. Some bike shops have the kit or try a sheet metal fabricator.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • david 142
    david 142 Posts: 227
    Foe winter use, why not go for a hot drink?
    Look at http://www.bikebuddy.co.uk/index.html
    Stainless mounts for frames with or without bosses
    Thanks for asking - I'd forgotten it myself! :lol:
  • EdHarris
    EdHarris Posts: 81
    You could try looking at some of those bottle holders that fit onto the saddle or seatpost behind you. I've seen a couple at some sportives and they hold two bottles.
  • synchronicity
    synchronicity Posts: 1,415
    Just some advice on terminology to possibly help you in future-

    Rear downtube = seat tube
    Front gear lever tube = the real downtube.

    :)
    vertebr.ae | precision braking & shifting

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