When I started riding my new bike last month I didn't have a water bottle cage mounting solution for it as is the case with many ebikes. After all we are cheating, so why do we need water anyway. I have a threadsert tool but didn't want to drill the frame on a brand new bike, warrantee and all that. So I went shopping!
There are a few bike accessory companies that seem to always meet or exceed my expectations every time, Topeak is one of them. They make
this alternative:
It works on horizontal or vertical tubes of most shapes and sizes and
available at Amazon for $5.53, dirt cheap for how well it works.
I had my doubts it would be strong and secure enough, but after a few hundred miles of trail and road riding I can assure all, it is! I did have other challenges with space given the hydroformed frame of my bike:
I also could not use my favorite Topeak adjustable bottle cage since the bottle would be up very close to the top tube and the down tube battery. I needed a cage where the bottle could be removed and inserted easily from the side, so I purchased this Zefal side mount cage (
also available at Amazon-$6.36):
Cage can be mounted for left or right hand use.
The set is rock-solid and doesn't rattle, shake or move! Mostly due to the mount, it's a mechanical, stainless steel strap and buckle, that can be cranked really tight and is only covered with a very tough plastic. The great thing is it doesn't leave a mark on the bike! I'm very pleased with this system.