The increase in cycling distances meant I needed to add a second water bottle rack. The issue was where to attach it?
It wouldn’t fit in front of the existing rack under the top bar. Eventually I decided it would have to go under the battery. Two rivet nut holes would need to be drilled in the frame and that might have caused an issue as an electric cable; wire gear cable and hydraulic brake line all pass inside the frame. I wouldn’t want to damage any of them.
I used a wooden block over the drill bit to ensure the bit didn’t penetrate too far.
Two holes were drilled out to 7mm and the rivet nuts fitted before securing the second bottle rack.
It’s not an ideal location as road spray from the front wheel will hit it. Needs must!
The second task was to wire the flashing red rear light to the motor battery. I had ordered a usb cable with the right angle micro usb plug.
The cable was encased in two lengths of flexible conduit which were cable tied to the frame.
The usb plug connections have been temporarily sealed with black insulation tape. I have some black heat shrink on order for a more permanent solution.
The large lithium battery now powers the bike; headlight, phone and rear light.
Oops.. Looks like the bike could do with a clean.
1 comment :
I did that and put a hole in a diesel pipe. Have you considered mud guards to keep the spray off things or do cyclists get a thrill with cold water up the crack.
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