Bottle Cage - Can it hold 750ml Camelbak Eddy

UDP

Hi,

Does anyone know if a Camelbak Eddy 750ml bottle fits into a standard bottle cage such as the BBB FuelTank Bottle Cage ?
Can't seem to find what size bottles fit in.

Thanks

cormacjones

UDP wrote: »

Hi,

Does anyone know if a Camelbak Eddy 750ml bottle fits into a standard bottle cage such as the BBB FuelTank Bottle Cage ?
Can't seem to find what size bottles fit in.

Thanks

Jesus...

not yet

cormacjones wrote: »

Jesus...

Christ..

outfox

In fairness to the OP, those Camelbak bottles can be a tight fit in some cages.

UDP

outfox wrote: »

In fairness to the OP, those Camelbak bottles can be a tight fit in some cages.

Ok, thanks. I am trying to determine whether I need to buy a sports bottle or whether the eddy will do. So the length of the bottle doesn't matter then? I am just wondering since the Camelbak eddy doesnt have a grove part of the way up like the sports camelbaks like in this image:


@cormacjones: it might be a stupid question but I am a n00b and I don't have a cage to check it with. No need to be a d!ck.

outfox

OP, I have 2 Camelbak bottles, one with the groove you describe, one without. One is longer than the other. I have found that both bottles are a tight fit, regardless of length/groove. The tightness varies from cage to cage. They were so tight on one of my bikes that getting them out was a chore, so I changed the cages.
Unfortunately, it's trial an error.

Lumen

Proper bottles (bidons, whatever) cost almost nothing* so there's no need to use anything else.

(* although it doesn't stop people trying to sell expensive ones)

outfox

I use the Camelbak solely because of the spout - it is quicker/easier to use than any other bottle. Believe me, I wouldn't pay 20 euro for a bottle if it wasn't worth it, especially with all the free bottles being handed out. Also, I find that water can taste funny from some of the cheaper bottles, especially when adding a tab.

cormacjones

@cormacjones: it might be a stupid question but I am a n00b and I don't have a cage to check it with. No need to be a d!ck.[/QUOTE]

You're right and I apologise.

Wishbone Ash

UDP wrote: »

.... So the length of the bottle doesn't matter then?....

If you're using a 750ml bottle on the seat tube, and your bike has a sloping top tube, the length does matter as it can be very awkward to remove safely while riding.

(The length doesn't usually matter on the down tube).

poddle

OP ..Why not try and fit to a bike cage in your local LBS before you buy ? Just a suggestion.

smacl

outfox wrote: »

I use the Camelbak solely because of the spout - it is quicker/easier to use than any other bottle. Believe me, I wouldn't pay 20 euro for a bottle if it wasn't worth it, especially with all the free bottles being handed out. Also, I find that water can taste funny from some of the cheaper bottles, especially when adding a tab.

After inadvertently pulling the valve section off a cheaper bottle with my teeth last year, I changed over to these Jossanova bottles which I find excellent. At £8.79 not the cheapest, but seem to fit well in normal cages and are hardly going to break the bank.

As the actress said to the bishop, it all depend whether you'd rather suck or squeeze

circler

I've tried a few bidons (including Camelbak, SIS, Continental) but the best I've found is the Elite Corsa Team. Cheap (€4-5), easy to squeeze, biodegradable, and they work really well with (as you'd expect) Elite cages (I use Custom Race @ €6-8).

I can just about fit a Camelbak Podium into those cages, but it is very tight and I wouldn't recommend it.

iwillhtfu

This is my set up and its perfect no issues getting in or out.



No issues with a recess.





Cheap eBay bottle cages. You may find cheaper. Think I got the two for €8

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Cycling-Bike-Bicycle-Super-Toughness-Glass-Fiber-Water-Bottle-Holder-Cages-white-/390679921809?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item5af6568491

I agree the camel back bottles are great and the insulated one is great for keeping a drink cool. No such thing as a stupid question but there's always someone with a stupid answer.

LeoD

Erm, surprised it hasn't been mentioned already but bidons should be 500ml. No 750ml allowed. Rule #52

smacl

LeoD wrote: »

Erm, surprised it hasn't been mentioned already but bidons should be 500ml. No 750ml allowed. Rule #52

Guess they didn't have long solo treks in mind with this one. I'm more than slow enough without having to make extra stops to refuel, and for some reason haven't managed to wrangle a domestique quite yet.

iwillhtfu

LeoD wrote: »

Erm, surprised it hasn't been mentioned already but bidons should be 500ml. No 750ml allowed. Rule #52

It's great to be a rule breaker

Lusk_Doyle

LeoD wrote: »

Erm, surprised it hasn't been mentioned already but bidons should be 500ml. No 750ml allowed. Rule #52

Bull**** rule that one.

Lumen

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Bull**** rule that one.

The problem with the velominati rules is that they're not obviously ridiculous.

I'm more of a Euro Rules man myself.

https://www.facebook.com/the.official.rules/info