Ultimate C380+ Water bottle cage location other than Seat Tube?

[gbill]

I love my Ultimate C380+, but I just got a new bike rack (Thule Easyfold XT) and the seat tube water bottle cage is really in the way of how the rack wants to hold the frame in place.

Does anyone have an alternative water bottle solution (perhaps near the front fork or handlebars) that they feel works well with Gazelle bikes?

Ideally something that I can detach and reattach the bottle while riding.

Thanks for any help!

 

[ava1ar]

I have high-frame version of C380+ and after installation of dual-battery kit I also lost my cage mount space. Experimenting with the solution under the top tube: combination of https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YYVJSKY and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FQMJPBC. Not perfect but works, however I am still looking for other options...

 

[Alaskan]

Stem Top Cap Bottle Cage Adaptor

Description This adapter is perfect if you want to fit a bottle cage to your bike's, stem. You will have instant access to your water bottle as it is placed right next to the handlebar. With the ability to adjust the angle, you will find it very adaptable. It is easy to install. Just replace...

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[newts]

I have high-frame version of C380+ and after installation of dual-battery kit I also lost my cage mount space. Experimenting with the solution under the top tube: combination of https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YYVJSKY and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FQMJPBC. Not perfect but works, however I am still looking for other options...

How does the extra battery attach? It looks like a wire into the left side of the motor housing?

 

[ava1ar]

How does the extra battery attach? It looks like a wire into the left side of the motor housing?

There is some power splitter behind motor cover, cable from this splitter goes from the left side of the motor to the bottom of the 2nd battery.

 

[newts]

There is some power splitter behind motor cover, cable from this splitter goes from the left side of the motor to the bottom of the 2nd battery.

Thanks. This is the Gazelle dealer installed option? I've seen splitter cables and Bosch sells some kits as well. I am curious to add this and trying to understand if it is worth $200 if I can do it myself with parts from ebay or Bosch.

 

[Alaskan]

Boy has this thread been diverted or what. The question from the OP was about an alternative mount for a water bottle cage

 

[ava1ar]

This is what I ended up with - experiment above succeed, but I wanted nicer solution

 

[newts]

This is what I ended up with - experiment above succeed, but I wanted nicer solution

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How often do you use the extra battery? I am toying with the idea but not sure I really need it. My wife's Trek uses the powerpack 400 so I wouldn't have to buy a new battery yet that I wouldn't use often.

 

[Readytoride]

Don't know if this helps but on all my bikes I use equestrian Tough-1 panniers that have dual bottle holders. They come in a variety of colors, priced about $24. The water bottles are within easy reach while I ride, and I have no worries about losing bottles because they sit deep in the padded holders.