2022 Q45 - where does the water bottle go?

[ReklinedRider]

Not perfect but at least i can carry water on rides. As an unplanned and unexpected benefit, I can easily remove and replace bottles in the lower position. Very excited about that!

 

[ReklinedRider]

Further photos.
Without the lower cages being angled, the 2022 seat mounting system would make it difficult if not impossible to remove the bottles, if they could even be gotten into the cages to start with. At this angle, they're easily removed and replaced even while riding.

Third pic compares a 20oz vs a 24oz bottle up top. If I was a little more flexible I might be able to access the taller 24oz bottle while riding. Will work on that.

The Presta stem cap makes a handy cover for that exposed skewer end.

Trying out an old Radical Design bag under the seat.

 

[ReklinedRider]

Alternate water bottle mounts

 

[Black Hawk Down]

I have 7 bottle locations on my S40, but my favorite is on the top of the boom right in front. I can easily grab and drink while riding. Everywhere else, I have to stop to get a bottle in and out of the cage. The boom has threaded holes on top for the cage. I don't know if the Q45 has these.

 

[Elisa]

I thought I would ask again- see if anyone has a new idea.
Where can I place the water bottle for easy acces on the "22 Q45?

 

[Flying Dutchman]

I have one of these hanging off my handlebar:

Stem Bag (1.1 Litres)

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[Elisa]

This cage works perfectly The cage I was using before allowed the bottle to bounce out if I hit a big bump and would move around on smaller bumps. The key here is the stiffness of the cage and top of the cage is bent forward.

 

[LazarGator]

Here is my solution to mounting under seat water bottles to Q-45. King Cage Universal Support Bolts, like water pump clamps with brazed on cage mount bolts (Don’t use the King Cage bolts on carbon parts!). Very customizable and rock solid. The velcro straps are for insurance preventing bottles from being thrown since I ride a lot of bumpy trails. If you use Lezyne bottle cages the Velcro strap is likely not needed. The bottle on the boom is attached with Twofish Quick Cage Adapter. I’ve successfully used these systems for years on various bikes. Only failure was the Twofish velcro strap occasionally breaking after very long use. I now buy the Bear Hug Anywhere Water Bottle Cage Mount off Amazon, which gives a slightly better grip and looks like may last longer than the Twofish. Of note, I now use fabric auto wiring harness tape when I attach accessories to frame parts, seems better grip and longer lasting than electric tape. The under seat mounts work with Zefal Max bottles. Best of luck to all with this issue, and great to see all the creativity demonstrated by various folks on this post.

 

[Mathew Fy]

Here is my solution

Nice color.
I recommend the XLAB Gorilla cage. Its grip is strong enough that you may no longer need that Velcro strap.

 

[Elisa]

Here is my solution to mounting under seat water bottles to Q-45. King Cage Universal Support Bolts, like water pump clamps with brazed on cage mount bolts (Don’t use the King Cage bolts on carbon parts!). Very customizable and rock solid. The velcro straps are for insurance preventing bottles from being thrown since I ride a lot of bumpy trails. If you use Lezyne bottle cages the Velcro strap is likely not needed. The bottle on the boom is attached with Twofish Quick Cage Adapter. I’ve successfully used these systems for years on various bikes. Only failure was the Twofish velcro strap occasionally breaking after very long use. I now buy the Bear Hug Anywhere Water Bottle Cage Mount off Amazon, which gives a slightly better grip and looks like may last longer than the Twofish. Of note, I now use fabric auto wiring harness tape when I attach accessories to frame parts, seems better grip and longer lasting than electric tape. The under seat mounts work with Zefal Max bottles. Best of luck to all with this issue, and great to see all the creativity demonstrated by various folks on this post.

Hello - do you ever hit the bottle on the inside of the boom? Can you reach the water bottle under the seat while riding?
Thanks

 

[LazarGator]

Hello - do you ever hit the bottle on the inside of the boom? Can you reach the water bottle under the seat while riding?
Thanks

I have on a few occasions bumped the bottle when mounting the bike, but very rare and it is easy to shift back into place. Never when pedaling. If that's a concern for you, you can flip it so the bottle is on top of the boom (maybe a bit less aerodynamic?). I don't attempt to grab the under seat bottles while riding. I drink from the boom bottle, and switch bottles when stopped when the boom bottle is empty. I try to drink at least a bottle per hour and generally stop at least once per hour, so switching out the bottles is not a big deal. BTW, the Rockbros bags are inexpensive ones off Amazon. The are perfect for the placement area and I've found them to be very durable and the zipper much easier to use than on the Cruzbike bag on my S40. I keep heavier items (tools) in the front bag. Seems to help reduce front wheel slippage up steep grades (there are short 12% grades on the dirt trails I ride with this bike).