Here are one of times that asked. Anyone know how to drill and tap the holes for a water bottle holder? What metal is good for this? Which type of alloy is not a good idea to do this procedure? I have done many things, but this is one I have been considering. Any and all advice is welcome.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
A lot of frames, especially aluminium, have what we call a "Rivnut" installation for the bottle screws.
See:-
http://www.enfasco.com/frame4.htm
It's sort of a pop rivet design.
The only problem with these is that they can start to spin in their hole, if not fixed securely, so making it difficult to undo!
Steel frames usually have a small raised boss welded or soldered in place then tapped.
I presume most holes are 5mm tapped?
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Great Ideas!! I think I will veer away from my original idea. Plenty of panniers or other addon accessories without ruining a perfectly good frame
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Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!