Been looking for a good BTA cage and bottle set up - bottle with straw and refillable - for the Speed Concept. The bontrager SC bottle cage looks fine as i can mount my computer on there, but i can’t see any bottles available that fit the bill in terms of straw/aero/refillable etc. I have the mono extension - s bends.
Any suggestions would greatly appreciated…
I use the Speedfill A2 bottle, it does a good job.
Thanks - that looks great. Im guessing if i get the Bontrager SC cage, then i can just add that Speedfill cap and convert any bottle to the aero/straw bottle right? What cage do you use there?
I used to use the speedfill but switched to the xlab torpedo with computer mount.
First, I bought a mount kit for the mono bar - Here
Then, I bought the Torpedo 500 - Here
I really had a hard time with the computer being mounted on top of the Speedfill, it was too far back for easy line of sight.
Now, it’s right in front of the bottle, angle for easy view, nestled in-between my hands when I’m in aero position.
A2 bottle comes complete.
You can also buy the A2/Z4 combo, which includes a mount for the GPS. I didn’t like the Z4 mount, I wasn’t able to see the GPS while riding. I use the Bontrager mount (see the link posted above by Alexander), and I use the Bontrager Bat Cage… less expensive than the carbon Speed Concept mount…
I used to have a Speedfil A2 but hated it. Too bulky. I’m a yank’n’replace guy so I prefer normal bottles, but I’d be looking at a Torhans Z or Nathan AP if I wanted a straw.
what length mono extension do you have. I was looking at going back to the speedfil A2 but it covers my bike computer (similar location as yours) with the short egro mono extension. I have both speed concept cage and the Z4 cage, both of them put the computer too far back. i was hoping to figure out something without getting a different bottle system.
I’m using the Ergo Grip Long, and the fit is perfect. I can see my GPS (see my picture above).
My friend is using the short Ergo Grip, and she can’t use the GPS mount like mine, the GPS is hidden by the Bottle. I gave her my Z4 cage and she likes it.
Another friend just got a Xlab Torpedo Versa 500 system, with an integrated GPS mount. I “think” it could fit on a Speed Concept, but can’t say for sure…
I have used the xlab torpedo bottle and cage on both of my Speed Concepts (gen 1 and gen 2) and I don’t think there is a better looking bottle for the front of the speed concept. I did not like the Bontrager one because it sat too high and then the computer was way too high. My barfly tt mount sits right in front of the bottle right behind my hands and works perfect for me.
I use the Speedfill A2 bottle, it does a good job.
What’s the name of that GPS mount on your aero bars
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I have used the xlab torpedo bottle and cage on both of my Speed Concepts (gen 1 and gen 2) and I don’t think there is a better looking bottle for the front of the speed concept. I did not like the Bontrager one because it sat too high and then the computer was way too high. My barfly tt mount sits right in front of the bottle right behind my hands and works perfect for me.
I do the same thing
I use the Speedfill A2 bottle, it does a good job.
What’s the name of that GPS mount on your aero bars
https://profile-design.com/collections/aerobar-accesseries/products/ucm-1?variant=1808740057114
I think it’s the long one
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I use the Speedfill A2 bottle, it does a good job.
What’s the name of that GPS mount on your aero bars
https://profile-design.com/...ariant=1808740057114
I think it’s the long one
thank you!!!
I used to use this on my Speed Concept: https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/profile-design-aero-hc-system?adl=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkYDbBRB6EiwAR0T_-rP9-ZUD9_8sdcmo278FC0XEtXbfBBhb1YCNfX24sZV5k9UUyp35ohoCWUEQAvD_BwE
I prefer the x-lab bc:
it’s easier to refill IMO (could be a personal thing)seems more aero/less clunky less messy and dones’t mold the same way in between races (probably a “me” thing)the straw is bendy and lays downthe straw is softer and doesn’t jab you in the mouth if you hit rough road while drinking
That all being said, I see PD now has this: https://www.westernbikeworks.com/product/profile-design-aero-fc-hydration-system?v=fc35k00&adl=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkYDbBRB6EiwAR0T_-ovBMENyALqCP1P577CkE9_7VLcavRjQI8cD_m2HsTNj4achX4m6ShoC_dYQAvD_BwE
Not sure if that works on an SC tho.
I know this thread is a few weeks old, but I use an XLab Torpedo, with my computer (520) on a K-Edge mount in between the bars. It has worked well for me.
I made this for Sam Long who just finished 4th at IM Canada. I like to think it’s because of the bottle holder.
http://i67.tinypic.com/23lik4h.jpg
It’s 3D printed aluminum. It can hold a single bottle, with multiple position options - either standard bottle, 24 Oz bottle, or Xlab torpedo, or any combination of 2 bottles. Well - it cannot do 2 torpedos, but it can do a torpedo and a second bottle as pictured, or it can do 2 normal bottles, either long or short or any combo, back to back.