Water bottle mount on an oversized downtube

[philthewrench]

Does anyone know of a source for water bottle cage clamps for a 28.6mm (1 1/4") down tube? I am restoring a Teledyne Titan, and it has no mounting holes, and oversized tubing. I don't really intend to ride this bike a lot, but I want to have a water bottle mount on it. I don't really want to do a handlebar mount. Any leads would be appreciated! TIA

 

[juvela]

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thank you for this excellent question

i have one also and have never considered this question

it is one of the ones assembled by Spence Wolf of the Cupterino Bike Shop

do recall that Shimano made oversize brake cable clips to accommodate the Teledyne's oversize top tube


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[fattyre]

A pretty ingenious solution here.

Universal Support Bolt

Got questions? Watch our video! It explains how to select the correct size and mount. Plus, Click here for more sizing info and FAQs Perfect for all your bike accessories6 sizes: 1 1/8-inch for handle bars, seat stays, etc. (minimum diameter 3/4 inch) 1 3/8-inch for steel frames and forks 1...

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[philthewrench]

A pretty ingenious solution here.

Universal Support Bolt

Got questions? Watch our video! It explains how to select the correct size and mount. Plus, Click here for more sizing info and FAQs Perfect for all your bike accessories6 sizes: 1 1/8-inch for handle bars, seat stays, etc. (minimum diameter 3/4 inch) 1 3/8-inch for steel frames and forks 1...

kingcage.com

Thanks for the suggestion. I have looked at this one, and there are three objections I have to it: 1) It is basically a hose clamp, and it's ugly. 2) The clamping bolt is on the side, and may potentially rub against the shift cable. 3) It's basically a hose clamp, and it's ugly. Oh, did I mention that it's ugly? But seriously, thanks for that. I may actually end up deciding it is the best solution after all. Maybe the industrial look of the hose clamp might work on something like the Titan, maybe with an early American Classic cage? Opinions? Please let me hear the vintage crowd's thoughts on that...

 

[philthewrench]

I've been researching more, and I read that Minoura once made a nice stainless clamp for bottle cages in 31.8mm. They also make or made one for standard 1 1/8" tubing. If anyone locates a pair of the 31.8 or something similar, please let me know. Thanks!

 

[J-wagon]

Maybe these variation:

Minoura Clamp-on Bottle Cage Holder - 22-35mm Black

Minoura Clamp-on Bottle Cage Holder - 22-35mm Black. Minoura Water Bottle Cage Hardware.

northwestbicycle.com

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Hinged Water Bottle Cage Clamps

Use these clamps to add a bottle cage mount to an otherwise mount-less downtube, seattube, or any other qualifying tube. They're available in pairs in 28.6mm and 31.8mm diameters in Silver and Noir finishes. Bottle cage not included. Quick tip for installation: for perfect placement, attach the...

velo-orange.com

 

[philthewrench]

Maybe these variation:

Minoura Clamp-on Bottle Cage Holder - 22-35mm Black

Minoura Clamp-on Bottle Cage Holder - 22-35mm Black. Minoura Water Bottle Cage Hardware.

northwestbicycle.com

International update | Chain Reaction

An information update for customers outside the UK.

www.chainreactioncycles.com

Hinged Water Bottle Cage Clamps

Use these clamps to add a bottle cage mount to an otherwise mount-less downtube, seattube, or any other qualifying tube. They're available in pairs in 28.6mm and 31.8mm diameters in Silver and Noir finishes. Bottle cage not included. Quick tip for installation: for perfect placement, attach the...

velo-orange.com

The DMR and Velo Orange are probably the best modern solutions, along with the King Cage. All of them would work, but wouldn't look quite period-appropriate enough for me. They also share the possibility of interfering with the shift cables a bit. The Minoura would no doubt work well too, but just looks too modern. I do appreciate all the suggestions given here, though. Thanks!

 

[J-wagon]

Maybe like this 28.6

 

[philthewrench]

Maybe like this 28.6
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Well, yes. It that is 28.6mm, then that is exactly what I would like to find. Where can I find one? Any idea? Are those a Blackburn product?

 

[fattyre]

Yeah no real elegant solutions I know of. The first King versions the threaded boss was tacked right to the worm gear housing. My guess is they had production or durability issues. I have those mounts and they worked well for me for thousands of miles. And you get used to it, like ugly modern sub divisions lol.