Water bottle parts carrier?

John said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Personally I've used a standard water bottle before. All the items you
mention fitted.

John said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Here are several choices, but it looks like they only wholesale. Maybe
send them an e-mail if you're interested.
http://tinyurl.com/4a833

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My bike blog:
http://diabloscott.blogspot.com/

RE/

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think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thou

I gave up and use an under-the-saddle bag by Cannondale that's long and about
the same diameter as a water bottle. Fits in the water bottle carrier nicely,
has a couple of velcro tabs at the bottom. I use an old leather toe clip strap
to secure it up around the middle.

IMHO it works better than a wide-mouth bottle would because it has a couple of
zipper pouches on the outside for commonly-accessed items, like a 5 mm allen key
- yet has enough volume inside for a tube or two, a pump, and patching kit.
--
PeteCresswell

In article said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

How about a plastic peanut butter jar? Looks about the right
diameter for the bottle holder, and a good price to boot.
Mmmm. Food....

--
B.B. --I am not a goat! thegoat4 at airmail.net

"John" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Dear John,

Around the middle of this page is
something like what you're after:

http://vandesselsports.com/scicon.shtml

It's a zipper-top bag shaped like a water bottle.

Carl Fogel

John,

Is this it?

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=5204&sku=11312&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

or
1. Go to http://www.nashbar.com
2. Search under 'Brands' for Tallac

I have all my tools in one.

Ron

On 4 Oct 2004 17:32:44 -0700, [email hidden] (Carl Fogel)

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"John" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Dear John,

Around the middle of this page is
something like what you're after:

http://vandesselsports.com/scicon.shtml

It's a zipper-top bag shaped like a water bottle.

Carl Fogel

Hmmm... looks remarkably like a case for a camera lens.....

Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I

would

Quoted message said:

rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag

under the

Quoted message said:

saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard

water

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bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could

enlighten me.

Quoted message said:

A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to

goggle with

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would be appreciated. Thanks,

http://www.bbbparts.com/products/accessories/tools/btl18.htm

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Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I

would

Quoted message said:

rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag

under the

Quoted message said:

saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard

water

Quoted message said:

bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could

enlighten me.

Quoted message said:

A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to

goggle with

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would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Diablo Scott said:

John said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Here are several choices, but it looks like they only wholesale. Maybe
send them an e-mail if you're interested.
http://tinyurl.com/4a833

I could probably get it if its made here.

Michael J. Klein [email hidden]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Just out of curiosity, why don't you like under-the-saddle bags?

thanks
dkl

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Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

I've successfully used a small stuffsack for this although it gets a bit lumpy.

(Douglas Landau) said:

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Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Just out of curiosity, why don't you like under-the-saddle bags?

thanks
dkl

Good question, I've been wondering too. I use my two bottle cages for,
get this, water bottles. I have a seat bag that holds all my flat
repair gear, including a spare tube and multi-tool. There is room for
my ID and keys.

Life is Good!
Jeff

"Jeff Starr" wrote: (clip) I use my two bottle cages for, get this, water
bottles. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^
What a neat idea. I wonder how I can get my plastic tool jar clean enough
for drinking water.

(Douglas Landau) said:

"John" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Just out of curiosity, why don't you like under-the-saddle bags?

thanks
dkl

Some bikes' seat tubes don't let a seat bag fit nicely. A bike with
tall aero seat tube is an example. See
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/road/teamtimetrial.jsp

dianne_1234 said:

(Douglas Landau) said:

"John" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of a bag under the
saddle. I think it had a large opening, as opposed to standard water
bottle, so it could hold larger things.

I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could enlighten me.
A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just a name to goggle with
would be appreciated. Thanks,

John

Just out of curiosity, why don't you like under-the-saddle bags?

thanks
dkl

Some bikes' seat tubes don't let a seat bag fit nicely. A bike with
tall aero seat tube is an example. See
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/road/teamtimetrial.jsp

Dear Dianne,

I do see what look like a pair of fittings on the seat tube
for a water bottle . . .

But do people who buy that kind of bike actually spoil its
expensive aerodynamics by bolting a water bottle cage on it?

Somehow this notion sounds like putting a cargo carrier on
top of a Ferrari, or a jerry-can rack on Jaguar.

Are there special aerodynamic-shape water bottles?

Curiously,

Carl Fogel

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dianne_1234 said:

On 5 Oct 2004 12:09:45 -0700, [email hidden] (Douglas Landau)

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"John" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:<[email hidden]>...
> I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I
> would rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of
> a bag under the saddle. I think it had a large opening, as
> opposed to standard water bottle, so it could hold larger things.
>
> I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could
> enlighten me. A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just
> a name to goggle with would be appreciated. Thanks,
>
> John

Just out of curiosity, why don't you like under-the-saddle bags?

thanks
dkl

Some bikes' seat tubes don't let a seat bag fit nicely. A bike with
tall aero seat tube is an example. See
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/road/teamtimetrial.jsp

Dear Dianne,

I do see what look like a pair of fittings on the seat tube
for a water bottle . . .

But do people who buy that kind of bike actually spoil its
expensive aerodynamics by bolting a water bottle cage on it?

Somehow this notion sounds like putting a cargo carrier on
top of a Ferrari, or a jerry-can rack on Jaguar.

Are there special aerodynamic-shape water bottles?

Curiously,

Carl Fogel

Carl,

I think Dianne was responding to the question of why some use a bottle parts
carrier vs an under seat bag. Her point (I think) was that the shape of
some seat tubes made the fitting of a seat bag impossible, hence the *need*
for a bottle shaped parts carrier.

Tom

tcmedara said:

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dianne_1234 said:

On 5 Oct 2004 12:09:45 -0700, [email hidden] (Douglas Landau)
wrote:

> "John" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:<[email hidden]>...
>> I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I
>> would rather use that for a tube, irons and a patch kit instead of
>> a bag under the saddle. I think it had a large opening, as
>> opposed to standard water bottle, so it could hold larger things.
>>
>> I can't seem to locate it now and thought maybe someone could
>> enlighten me. A source, online or otherwise, would be good or just
>> a name to goggle with would be appreciated. Thanks,
>>
>> John
>
> Just out of curiosity, why don't you like under-the-saddle bags?
>
> thanks
> dkl

Some bikes' seat tubes don't let a seat bag fit nicely. A bike with
tall aero seat tube is an example. See
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/road/teamtimetrial.jsp

Dear Dianne,

I do see what look like a pair of fittings on the seat tube
for a water bottle . . .

But do people who buy that kind of bike actually spoil its
expensive aerodynamics by bolting a water bottle cage on it?

Somehow this notion sounds like putting a cargo carrier on
top of a Ferrari, or a jerry-can rack on Jaguar.

Are there special aerodynamic-shape water bottles?

Curiously,

Carl Fogel

Carl,

I think Dianne was responding to the question of why some use a bottle parts
carrier vs an under seat bag. Her point (I think) was that the shape of
some seat tubes made the fitting of a seat bag impossible, hence the *need*
for a bottle shaped parts carrier.

Tom

Dear Tom,

Yes, that was my impression, too.

I'm just curious if people who ride such impressively
aerodynamic bicycles actually use the water bottle fittings

To be honest, I'm also curious whether they carry tools.

It reminds me of the plight of a friend who just abandoned
his ancient Honda trials bike in favor of a relatively new
GasGas machine--some fifty pounds lighter and a quarter of a
century younger.

He confided this to me during dinner at a restaurant in a
conversation somewhat similar to what you hear when a fellow
explains how you'll really like his new wife and her
implants--she's quite mature for someone who hasn't yet
graduated from high school.

But then there was a little awkward pause when he admitted
that the GasGas is so streamlined and functional and
lightweight that it will run out of gas half-way through one
of our normal mountain rides--he'll have to buy a pair of
aluminum quart bottles to hold the spare gas needed for even
a short ride and carry the bottles in a backpack.

(The Fury RoadMaster is stripped down for its daily 4-mile
dash--wheel and frame reflectors, sidestand, water bottle,
tools, orange safety-pole, and squeeze-bulb horn have all
been omitted in the interests of maximum performance.)

I expect that Dianne knows something about the habits of
people who buy the kind of impressively aerodynamic bike
that she mentions, so I'm hoping to hear whether she's seen
them bolting water-bottle cages onto their bikes or carrying
bags of tools.

Still curious,

Carl Fogel

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I've seen a water bottle that is made for carrying small parts. I would
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(Douglas Landau) said:

Just out of curiosity, why don't you like under-the-saddle bags?

dianne_1234 said:

Some bikes' seat tubes don't let a seat bag fit nicely. A bike with
tall aero seat tube is an example. See
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/road/teamtimetrial.jsp

Now and again you see a guy with a bottle slit down the side
and a rubber band or o-ring around it as a parts carrier.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

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Are there special aerodynamic-shape water bottles?

Shimano's AX (c. 1978) and Campagnolo's BioDynamic (mid-80s).
Both brands made several versions ( Campagnolo had a thermal
aero model!)

And copies of course.

The cages turn up on garaged bikes now and again but the
bottles are rare now.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971