Best cycling hydration & nutrition accessories according to redditors
We found 260 Reddit comments discussing the best cycling hydration & nutrition accessories. We ranked the 141 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
S.T.A.R. XR-5 1508 Airsoft Gun - 107.95
Bottle Mount - 15.97
Propane Extension Hose - 20.36
Blow Torch - 47.45
Propane Cylinder - 26.00
Sub Total:217.73
Boring sticker: 282.27
Total: 500.00
It is, and it was definitely not specifically designed for it. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01K2BOUN4
Blackburn Outpost Cargo Bottle Cage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NT4KXBA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pRt7AbRKBQ98T
http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Modula-Waterbottle-Cage-2/dp/B004Y69QX8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I use this. Works great, plus I can change the size and use a smaller bottle when needed.
You could try zip tying the cage to your frame in a better spot.
SKS Anywhere More elegant solution than zip ties.
Wolf Tooth B-RAD Allows you to lower the cage.
I've never been known to have anything resembling a fashion sense. Went with the whole I like green and blue stuff theme.
Nalgene holder. It's expensive for what it is, but it's the only one I could find.
There are four mounting options listed at: https://www.reddit.com/r/BicycleGear/wiki/waterbottles
I bought a couple CamelBak bite valves (https://www.amazon.com/SportsTrail-Replacement-Hydration-Mouthpiece-Compatible/dp/B06XC74V4D/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1526472861&sr=8-13&keywords=bite+valve). When I fill I bag I take it off the vaporizer and pop a bite valve on it, it's super convenient. Edit: When I fill A bag I take it off the vaporizer and pop a bite valve on it, sorry about the typo.
Cup holder.
https://www.amazon.com/Ibera-Handlebar-Holder-Black-Multi-Way/dp/B00J2FF71G
Yeah, I got 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/Blackburn-Outpost-Cargo-Bottle-Cage/dp/B00NT4KXBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496944539&sr=8-1&keywords=blackburn+cages
I did not have to do any tweaking, they fit perfectly on the existing holes, and as long as you have the stock tires, there is an 1"-1.5" gap between the bottom of the water bottle holder, and the tire.
I have this on my right front fork.
I actually prefer this spot to my other bikes that have it on the downtube or seat tube. Easier to reach for me.
Velo Orange makes a great one. I use it on my commuter. Fits both 32oz nalgene and 40oz hydroflask. You might want to put some tape on it if you don't want to scratch the paint of your hydroflask though. https://www.amazon.com/Velo-Orange-Mojave-Water-Bottle/dp/B01498XPNC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1469858047&sr=8-4&keywords=velo+orange+bottle+cage
A cargo bottle cage is better than a regular bottle holder, IMO. Offers more range in the types of things you can carry. For a basket, I used to have a hard case mounted to the back which was pretty awesome but I opted for a larger seat versus the storage.
*Edited to add image.
Just got this in the mail and it works great!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RLJ8L6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Heck, there are bottle cage mounts you can slap right on the handle bars-
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-66008009-CageMount/dp/B003SOROKE/
Never seen that on a tri bike but hey, why not? I don't think she needs to be too concerned about aero losses or adding too much weight...
Water set up:
The rest of my stuff (Wallet/tools/tubes/phone/kindle/lock/food/etc.) is either in this Timbuk2 Catapult on short rides (<30km) or in my jersey pockets on longer rides(>30km).
I've considered getting a duel bottle mount so I can keep one of those tool bottles with a tube, multi-tool, wrench, and levers.
I'm a big fan of the cheap Iberia lightweight ones on Amazon. They're aluminum which means you can bend them in to keep the bottle in tighter if its too loose. I recently raced Rasputitsa and there were a couple of hairy sections where people were shedding bottles all over the place. I came through those sections with both bottles still firmly attached.
https://www.amazon.com/Ibera-Bicycle-Lightweight-Aluminum-Bottle/dp/B0030O907C/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_468_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=RGHSRXZT7N1VMSEF7RWN
Could probably attach a velcro bottle holder (designed to be mounted on handlebars, but should work elsewhere with longer velcro) or one of these to your fork blades, although it won't be as elegant of a solution as a bike with fork eyelets.
I have a TriSeven rack with two cages. I keep my CO2 in the threaded holes in it and a spare tube in between the supports of the rack with a rubber band. I might switch that to electrical tape soon. I usually ride with a pod that holds my multi tool, tire wrench and other parts but for races I can just tape the tire wrench in with the tube.
Link: TriSeven Premium Cycling Saddle Cage Holder - Lightweight for Triathlon & MTB, Holds 2 Water Bottles & 2 co2 Cartridges | Does NOT Include Water Cages! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078H93S89/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GsjYBbJTSX25H
This is what a saddle mount looks like. A standard water bottle cage fits just fine.
This guy maybe?
No problem. Amazon Prime is my jam.
I put one of these cheap things on my seat tube and it works well enough. It's not the highest quality or whatever.
I have been meaning to try a saddle mount, but I feel I would always be worried about losing my bottle like what happened to you.
The aforementioned hose clamp method seems like it would be pretty sturdy, but a little janky in terms of aesthetics if you're worried about that.
Edit: Reviews indicate you might be better off using the mount with your own bottle cage and not the one it comes with for the Bell holder.
I got this for my gf's bike that also lacked cage bosses. It was pretty simple to put on and stays in place well. It doesn't come with a cage though, it just gives you a place to mount one.
triseven Cycling Triathlon Saddle Cage Holder 30 For Water Bottles, for 2 Cartridge co2, for Cycling Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078H93S89/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wJz9AbD3FJGPH
This is what I’ve been using. Works great, much less expensive than some other models.
The Cage itself is just a Topeak adjustable one. with a Minoura saddle mount. On the first time out the cage rattled a bit and the bottle fell out when i hit a particularly nasty road transition. but after i stoped and adjusted it a bit tighter I had no other problems with it.
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Welcome! First off, I don't have a lot of experience touring, but I've some, and a lot of thinking!
The tent itself looks fine. I have a North Face Stormbreak 2, which is actually on sale right now!. I've been really happy with it, and North Face has great customer support. It weighs about the same (5-6 lbs). Some people are really picky about weight, and some don't care that much (I'm in the latter category); it's really up to personal preference. Lighter tents can get very expensive, especially 2 person (nice to have even when touring solo).
As far as packing goes, the most obvious and pretty simple way is as you described: simply strap it to the top of a rack. However, I've actually packed mine by separating the fly and tent itself in different front panniers, and strapped the tent poles to my top tube (exhibit A). This method worked well. If you don't want a full front rack, you could always buy 2 Cargo Cages, electrical/gaft tape them to your fork, and strap in some smaller dry bags (I do this on my Pugsley set-up, but without the tape because I have mounts). Easily fit your tent + some other goodies in there.
I don't have much experience with handlebar space, but I've gotten some stuff to try. You could always look into some cheap straps to just buckle your stuff to the handlebar, but I'm not sure how well this would work. Dedicated handlebar bags are expensive, so your best bet would be to MacGuyver something.
I hope it was helpful. I just like to talk about touring :)
EDIT: The north face doesn't include a footprint, but as a lot of people will tell you, some Tyvek works great as a tent footprint, and it's super cheap. Amazon.
yes, i've used one of these which fits under and behind the seat (the top of the T fastens to the seat rails, a bottle holder fastens to the "leg" of the T).
i did get it to work - with the bottle low enough that i could still get behind the saddle on descents (xc bike, no dropper, high saddle). however there were several problems: by itself, it's too floppy for off-road use, so you need to use zip ties to fix the bottom of the T to the saddle tube; on rough ground the bottle bounced out of the bottle cage (same cage that works perfectly on the downtube - seems that the position makes it worse) so i had to add a velcro strap; the bottle can only be small (if it's large you can't slide back on the seat); fully attached with the zip-ties it made adjusting the saddle difficult; you can't carry tools in the same place; in winter i can get away with a single bottle on the downtube for many rides, while in summer i need more than two bottles.
so in the end i stopped using it. now i have tools / tube under the seat and either a single water bottle on the frame or bottle + backpack.
I don’t own one of these, but I’ve read several great reviews about them.
I use this and it works great. Stays in place.
SKS-Germany 11313 Anywhere... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Have you tried this guy?
http://www.torchy.co.uk
UK based and good after sales. I've used a few times (from his eBay shop) and no complaints so far (all waterproof, good build quality etc)
edit: while not super cheap, I also use one of these to hold the battery on the bottle bosses. Not what it's designed for, but fits those square batteries perfectly and very securely.
It has holes for one bottle, but I have a rear mounted cage: http://www.amazon.com/Minoura-Seat-Montsbh-300-Bottle-Holder/dp/B001B13J1E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458167512&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Minoura
and a mount for an aero bottle between the bars. http://www.triboutique.ca/Profile-Design-Aero-Drink-Bottle-p/PDAERODRINKBOTTLE.htm?gclid=CMT5x9-hxssCFQktaQodR8cPCg
I really like having the bottle right in front of me vs. reaching down every time I need to drink. I can just keep sipping every 15 minutes or so and then refill from one of the rear bottles. The nice thing about the rear mounted cage is that it hangs nicely on the bar in transition with front facing out.
You can strap on a mount. Something like SKS-Germany 11313 Anywhere Bicycle Attachment Water Bottle Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dWj1Bb65JJR07
Or one of the Blackburn cages could be held on with a hose clamp and rubber backing.
Check out RJ the bike guy, he has a video using the hose clamps for a cage.
I have two cheapie Bell ones from Wal-Mart to hold water bottles. They've held up on two trips over 250 miles so far.
Edit: a pic of the cages
http://imgur.com/gallery/fC3MWTm
>I'd like to be able to sip it at traffic lights
You need this.
Well I have a funny story. When I was a kid I taught myself to ride my bike and rode all the time until I was about 15. So fast forward over 10 years later and I decided, overweight and wanting to be healthy, that I wanted to get a new bike and start riding again. So I went to my local store, decided to get on one that I thought I'd like and try it out which turned out to be a big mistake. Not only did I not realize it was too big for me but instead of just getting off I decided to just pedal, I ended up going about 10 feet before I lost my balance, couldn't reach the floor, so I fell over into a display of bikes successfully knocking them all over. But luckily there were employees there to help pick up the bikes, not see if I was okay.
walking on sunshine
this for my bike
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B13J1E
This might work. LINK
Necessary to keep you and your bike safe:
Personal preference on one or the other:
Something that is totally unnecessary, but has made my commute so much nicer:
ETA: For whatever reason, the bullet formatting isn't working, but hope you still understand my answers :)
I'm thinking about this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YOQQFU/ref=pd_aw_fbt_sg_img_2?refRID=02QB3KHQQDQTT1C29J82
1: I have no idea, I just had an extra set of "mount anywhere" braze ons, so I stuck it there, I have 2 more cages coming for the traditional mounts. I won't know if the top tube option will work until I can test it out once all the snow melts.
2: With these, I've also seen a lot of people use them to mount other gear like sleeping bags and tents. The straps are pretty accommodating, those are half gallon jugs and I still have about 6 inches of strap left.
Edit: They mount like a normal water bottle cage would, I have a single braze on for each arm of the forks, so I just used one braze on and then zip tied the bottom to keep it from swinging, if you don't have a braze on, you can get those "mount anywhere" ones (like I have for the top tube bottle cage).
3: I'll have a U-lock with a ~6ft cable in one of my panniers, those things are huuuuuge, they're the Pro model of Ortliebs Back Roller Classics. In just one bag I can pack my tent/rainfly, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and pillow with room to spare.
Storage:
For my gravel bike I use this seat bag, size large, it holds 2 tubes+patches, levers, a decent amount of food, keys, cash, etc. I carry a pump on my gravel bike, so without CO2, it holds a lot. For my road bike, I use a much smaller pack that fits patches, 1 tube, 2x CO2, levers, a CO2 nozzle, keys, and maybe 1 or 2 Cliff bars. Most smaller seat packs will let you cram all that in and then some. Just enough to fix 2 flats, so if you get a flat, you can decide whether to press on with a little bit of risk (hopefully you didn't pinch the tube doing the road repair, happens to me often, eaten by mosquitoes and rushing it), or go home. Go off Amazon reviews if you want a smaller pack, but if you want a larger one, I swear by that Topeak I linked.
For phone mounts, I use this Topeak Ridecase on both my bikes. You can replace your stem's top cap and convert it to a phone mount if your bike is aluminum/steel and uses one of those star nuts on the inside of the steerer, and if your bike is carbon and uses a compression thing for the top cap, don't attempt to use that, and instead use the included bar mount to put the phone mount right on your stem. I've only dumped my phone once out of about 1000 miles, on smooth pavement of all things, and I'm pretty sure I didn't slide the phone onto the mount until it clicked. My bad. I ride on bumpy gravel with tires at 85 PSI, just to give you an idea of how secure the phone is. Stays put. If you can find a Ridecase for your phone and your phone is water-resistant, 100% go with this, since you can put the phone right down the stem and conserve tons of bar space for bells/lights/even clip-on aero bars. The mount swivels to landscape, and it pivots up and down, it's seriously amazing.
Bottle holders are a dime a dozen, but I have 2 of these cheap ones on my gravel bike and I've never lost a bottle. You can find some novel bottle holders, if your bike has enough room underneath the water bottle bosses to accomodate - Here's a water bottle cage that fits 2x CO2 and a little pump, to free up some space. Spendy though. My other water bottle holders are all from local bike shop, all Specialized, and they're a bit better than the cheap Amazon ones, but they're plastic, and I've broken a couple by being reckless on my gravel bike, has a water bottle cage under the downtube by the chainring, and yeah, if I check a curb to see if I jump it, and totally nail the water bottle cage, it breaks. The cheap Amazon ones just get gouged and maybe bent lol. If you want something better than a cheap water bottle cage, I highly recommend checking them out at a local bike shop, since you'll be able to really get a feel for color and style and whatnot.
Top tube bags, I honestly don't use. These are actually really really handy for being able to access things like food while you're actively moving, but if you stop with frequency, you don't really need one. These things are kind of like seat bags, you can find any sort of thing with a fair amount of size and it'll have enough storage.
If you have water bottle mounts on your forks, gravel bikes usually, you might want to invest in a cargo cage of sorts, these are the holy grail of storage if you plan 100+ mile outings. I have Salsa Anything Cages on my gravel bike (can't find on Amazon) and I can stuff 1 spare chain, missing links, 6 tubes, and about 20 patches in it, and then top it all off with a few rags and a bunch of Cliff Bars. Like, I have so much flat repair and chain repair in this bag that I can stop and help anyone on the road and not worry about running out of my own supply. I consider this an absolute must for gravel excursions- even if you plan to return to home at the end of the day, you might be so far from home that your preparation or lack thereof can spell disaster, and you might bump into people that fell on bad luck. But yeah, if you tend to stray 50-70 miles from home on gravel, you absolutely need this. I've been 50 miles from home on sharp rocks, had to burn my last tube, and it was seriously a Hail Mary play, trying to get through those 50 miles back home with no sort of way to fix a flat. Don't ever get into that situation. You won't be able to walk your bike even 20 miles in 4 hours, and if it's dusk, you might not even see another cyclist in order to beg for help.
Edit: this is quite a wall of text, but yeah, those are my recommendations. I'd actually recommend just going to a LBS to figure out what sizes you need, try to purchase there, all the good stuff you'll find in a LBS and the prices for good stuff at a LBS is about the same as Amazon. Ask the people at the LBS for recommendations, tell them what kind of biking you do, see if they have what you need at the price range you want. If you go there and see a top tube bag you want, but you're not willing to spend 60 bucks on a Salsa or Revelate Designs bag, then go to Amazon and try to find similar size no-name generic stuff with tons of reviews. That kind of thing.
i use one of these
it also comes in a 2 bottle holding version. it works great and it's cheap.
i have one like this that i put a piece of intertube under the velcro strap to help it get a better grip
I have a Minoura seat mount.. it works good, cheap at $7 (no cage), its just heavy
I also have a xlab delta that works ok too, more of a pita to mount.
i don't really like seat mounted because I prefer to have my bag there.
Cell phone Holder
Water Bottle Holder
Umbrella Holder
I have yet to attach the water bottle holders to my cart, so I can't give you any advice on those, but the cell phone holder and umbrella holder are tits. The umbrella holder is a little wobbly since its all plastic and you're trying to clamp onto foam. The cell phone holder is a pretty nice touch. No more carrying it in your pocket, or digging through your bag. If you like to use golf course apps or listen to music this little thing is awesome. Just be careful how you position the phone, since the clamping mechanism always hits my volume buttons.
Next, I'd like to get a mesh sack for underneath the handle to toss broken tees, or golf balls into while I play.
I'm in East Tennessee and a hydration pack is just a handy piece of gear that I wouldn't want to ride without, because it carries your water, tools, tubes, and snacks if you need them.
You don't have to spend $100 on one, I use a High Country pack I bought at Costco like 6 years ago for $25 and it's still going strong. I have replaced the bladder twice but you're going to do that with any hydration pack, and it's just $11 to replace.
Here's one on Amazon that oughta do the trick.
Hell yeah thanks for the pointer! I'm comparing the X-Lab combo to a cage mount and cage. I think the separate cage+mount will be 1/3lb total instead of 1/2lb so leaning that way right now
I have a few of these, might be another option.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y69QX8 This is the cage I bought, and I just zip-tied it on since there was nowhere to mount a bottle cage. They make adaptors but this just seemed simpler. I put some foam tape behind the cage to make the fit a little bit more snug.
I found a cheap mount on amazon.. I cant remember the brand name.. Something like Minour maybe. It was like 6 bucks and was the only single bottle mount i could find.
Edit: here is a big link to it (on my phone) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YOQQFU/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
something like this should allow you to mount cages to your fork
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=2708083022714283574&amp;pd_rd_wg=0g1oA&amp;pf_rd_r=KMM3YKT0XBZ1G73EHA1R&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&amp;pf_rd_t=301&amp;pd_rd_i=B00ZFHW1MI&amp;pd_rd_w=1egZK&amp;pf_rd_i=king+cage&amp;pd_rd_r=393285c5-9253-4e60-8def-890243a4406f&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1527092441&amp;sr=1
Accessory list:
Bike Horn/Alarm to replace the bell (can be bought via Juiced eBikes but since I had >month wait on the bike I ordered from China via AliExpress and saved $15): https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32878456118.html?pid=808\_0000\_0101&amp;spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32878456118&amp;aff\_trace\_key=&amp;aff\_platform=msite&amp;m\_page\_id=9422amp-3HjQAtrUduSC2OqOMyMPWQ1569695340598
Phone Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07419TQ6G?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title
Small Frame Bag (holds below toolkit & spare tube): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07WPTKNNQ?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title
Bike Tool Kit (including glueless patches): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MXIV4XV?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title
High Volume Pump (mounted at water bottle bracket): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005UZOJZ2?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title
Water Bottle Holder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FC5IN1K?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title
16" Rim Tape (apparently this is the BEST reflective tape on the market, costs a little more $ but I figured it'd help me be seen on the road by cars): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XV2XLZA/ref=ppx\_yo\_mob\_b\_track\_package\_o0\_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Bike U Lock (haven't attached yet): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JLS8144?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title
I had the same problem with my 21oz, before I bought a steel lid from Kleen Kanteen (this one) - for me, the smell was the lid, rather than the thermos itself. I love my hydroflask.
I just happen to have another trip planned this weekend, so here's my current train of thought. I have a few options. There happens to be a cold spring where I camp, but it requires a canoe ride to get there. There are always derelict canoes and paddles available, but I have to get to the site early enough to setup camp and make the trip to collect water before it gets too dark.
My other option is to pack in the water. I'll probably just throw a hydration pack on my back this weekend. I have an Osprey Syncro 12 pack with a 2.5L Camelblak bladder inside. I tried like crazy to make room on my bike for the Camelbak bladder, so I didn't have to use the backpack, but I just plain ran out of room. I really need to upgrade my half frame pack to a full frame pack, to get around the bladder issue.
I'd go the water filtration route, but I don't have a filter yet. I'm hoping one turns out to be a Christmas present this year.
I do have Blackburn Outpost Cargo cages electrical taped to my fork, which could be used to hold very large water bottles. But with the autumn temperatures and rain, the cages are holding an extra blanket and a tarp for this rain trip. I'm also not a fan of having too much weight up front. I'm trying very hard to keep the heavy stuff either on my back or in the main triangle.
Autumn definitely has its bikepacking challenges. Colder weather means more gear. Tarps and blankets. Thermal clothing, wool socks and hoodie. So much more to pack with a very limited amount of space.
Another option is to throw heavy stuff into a cargo trailer. It looks ghetto, but I've done it many times when camping with my daughter. I made my trailer from an old bicycle kid carrier. Here's a link to a comment detailing the build.
I found these to work really well. Had the mason jar too for a while before.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F7XSVC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083F0RKM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I got these for each fork leg and they have been great. Not the best bottle cage, but the mounts can handle anything. Two mounts for an anything cage is fine. I used the cage under my down tube with two bolts for months.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NT4KXBA
A much less expensive iteration. Neither solution is really well suited for situations where you're hydrating while riding. Better suited for packing in water.
This is the mount and this is the bottle cage
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XC74V4D/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522858121&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=camelbak+bite+valve&amp;psc=1 these are similar to what I have.
I used these on the Arizona Trail and they actually worked really well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144NTZOU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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And this:
http://www.bedrockbags.com/gear/honaker-nalgene-bag
You can get a water bottle cage with straps which lets you mount it anywhere on the frame. Here's one such example.
I replaced the stock brakes with Hydraulic Disc Brakes. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33028813591.html
Stock brakes on the 10x will stop you but, I hated them. They squealed like a pig and lacked the stopping power of hydraulic ones. The hydraulic ones modulate much better than the stock ones and if you have any experience wrenching of a bike it is not that hard to do, and it was a good opportunity to swap them so the breaks are on the correct side for the US. I never heard of nutt brakes before, but I did not know enough about the electrical side of scooter e brakes to experiment so I just picked a known working set. my emtb has trp 4 cylinder ones and these nutt ones are just 2 cylinder, maybe someday I will see if I can find a good 4 cylinder set to even get better stopping power and larger rotors but these are working much better than the stock ones. You need some basic soldering skills, some shrink tube and I would recommend some dielectric grease just some extra waterproofing of your electrical work. BTW I did fkup my install a bit, so I needed to bleed the brakes, If you need a working bleed kit brand let me know and I can point you to one that has the right adapters.
I also ordered a set of spare wheels and tubes, I thought better to have them and need them, then to need them and not have them so I got the 3 inch street ones and the far right side that included the tube https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33034063345.html
Lastly for the hell of it and it has not arrived yet so I can't tell you if I will ever use it or not, I purchased the 10x seat. It appears to be just quick released on, if it required any screws, or be permanently attached I would not use it. So we will see, I got it on a whim.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33009819661.html
I bought a Suspension Adjuster, I have no idea if will be useful or not but it was cheap and I was ordering crap so I just got it.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33024812087.html
Oh yeah I did add the following bag and drink holder incase I wanted to pick up some food, drink or some tools and a charger or 2 and take it with me. Oh I did buy 2 chargers, that seemed like a good idea since you can dual charge the 10x.
Seway Scooter Storage Bag, Electric Scooter Front Hanging Bag Durable EVA Fit for Carring Charger Tools, Compatible Sedway Mini Pro Ninebot Mini Xiaomi (Black)
by Seway
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRXR4HT/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IxqrDbJ9DKB8D
detachable cup holder Ibera Bike Handlebar Cup Holder, Black with Multi-Way Mount for Commuters and Road bike
by Amazon.com
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I had a phone mount but I dont like it the cockpit is rather crowded already, so need to do some thinking on that.
I do need to add a bell for safety but I have a spare, and I just never added it, I have also been considering buying another timberbell because I love it on my mbt. because it is passive and can be locked off when not needed.
not sure about a mirror, just seem like a thing to get broken or snagged on something causing a crash
Oh the lighting sucks but I think a light on my lid might be the best way to go, but I might consider hardwiring something in some day in the future, as a better headlight.
Sure.
Maybe this?
Nope, but neither is getting a frame builder to drill braze-ons into your frame. DIY hole-making could be a recipe for disaster. Try silicone-coated zip ties, or some kind of velcro contraption, or another kludge. Or buy this:
http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-TCM01-CageMount/dp/B003SOROKE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1309933389&amp;sr=8-1
I ended up getting one of these:
Velo Orange Mojave Water Bottle Cage
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01498XPNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2Kyrxb2188N8Q
Is that one of those Minoura rear-mount cage gizmos? How do you like it? I was thinking about getting one, but I had never seen it mounted on anyone's bike. What's your take on it?
This is the best option I've found thus far.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXLLVQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8OvDAbF9VA36X
I rocked a few of these for years. Good and you can always just bend them inward to make them tighter.
Any body tried these kind of universal/generic cageless mounts?
>twofish Quick Cage Water Bottle Holder
First result on "twofish Quick Cage Water Bottle Holder" https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y
Here's something that might work:
http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-66008009-CageMount/dp/B003SOROKE/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425315885&amp;sr=1-1
If you look up bicycle or motorcycle clamps, for handlebars or seats, there are a lot of options that fit a 28mm OD pipe.
I think I got this mount off of amazon, and then just used a regular cage.
It's already been invented for bikes, it could strap on to the long stem of the scooter - https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Clinch-Universal-Mount-Black/dp/B00UQ7P6HE
Just realized i completely forgot to mention the bike.
It's a 2014 Raleigh Rush Hour. It's stock except for the pedals and straps.
The rear bottle-cage holder is this
You can add Anything cages with 3 set of these. I did this on my carbon fork and so far it's working great.
To add some space in my frame bag, I took my spare tube and wrapped it around my front hub and secured it with electrical tape. Every little bit helps.
I've been using this one that velcro's on: https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497180192&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=quick+cage+water+bottle+holder and it's been working suprisingly well for me (my expectations were low) but I don't really go on any super rough rides.
For a Kryptonite or in general like this?
I've used these
https://www.amazon.com/Dom-Monkii-Cage-Lightweight-Size-adjustable/dp/B01H6WPPMC
https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y/
annoying when you fold down the bottle is upside down.
I use this one, but I'm not sure about how well it allows folding without being removed first. I only use it for long rides.
https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y
I just use a silicone bite mouthpiece off a hydration bladder. Cheap, effective, easy to clean and you can have a different color for a couple bags.
I read about someone using the bite pieces before getting the eq, and was pleasantly surprised.
Like these-
Bite Valve Replacement for Hydration Bladder (2pcs), Water Reservoir Mouthpiece for Water Bladder Hydration Pack Bladder, Compatible With Most Brands https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC74V4D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_VbJGzb5G3T8F3
https://i.imgur.com/pCZ9Cfg.jpg
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUY2OWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oQuXzb7EVFHGF
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZMBMQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_8NrDkzVYg5j6F
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FC5IN1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_uNqKbj8FClvLF
Its not pretty but it works.
There are these also
And also also
Just throwing this out there, but most bottle cages are standard fit for a bike water bottle. They do, however, make adjustable bottle cages to fit non-standard bottles (for example, this one). I have a friend who is too lazy to wash his water bottle, so he carries disposable water bottles which are much smaller diameter than a standard bike water bottle.