Hello fellow forum people,
I bought a bike some time ago that did not come with a water bottle and cage standard. I've been looking on Amazon for an aftermarket solution, but so far have come up empty. The seat post area is occupied by the suspension (below) and a pakrak carrier (above). I have a bike computer on the handlebars that makes the handlebar mounted option I saw impossible. The midframe area--pedals up to the handlbars--is designed in such a way that nothing will really go there, plus I have a wire for cadence going down that part anyway. My only option I guess is the horizontal post straight in front of me. I would have to mount it on top of that bar, and I would have to drill holes.
So my question is this: Is it a good idea to drill holes into the frame? I worry about weakening the metal or maybe water getting in and rusting from the inside out like an old Nissan truck. If it is safe and practical, can you recommend an appropriate drill bit?
Thanks so much for any advice.
Josh
I bought a bike some time ago that did not come with a water bottle and cage standard. I've been looking on Amazon for an aftermarket solution, but so far have come up empty. The seat post area is occupied by the suspension (below) and a pakrak carrier (above). I have a bike computer on the handlebars that makes the handlebar mounted option I saw impossible. The midframe area--pedals up to the handlbars--is designed in such a way that nothing will really go there, plus I have a wire for cadence going down that part anyway. My only option I guess is the horizontal post straight in front of me. I would have to mount it on top of that bar, and I would have to drill holes.
So my question is this: Is it a good idea to drill holes into the frame? I worry about weakening the metal or maybe water getting in and rusting from the inside out like an old Nissan truck. If it is safe and practical, can you recommend an appropriate drill bit?
Thanks so much for any advice.
Josh