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Bicycle Cup holders

Got a hankering for one last night after transporting my coffee (successfully this time) for a few blocks in my bottle cage . . . kind of surprised at the variety available.

 

There's the standard machined stuff:

 

 

To the more decorative:

To this one, made from an actual coconut:

 

 

Anyone seen any cup holders in local shops for sale?

 

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on January 30, 2011 at 7:33am

 

Plus

 

Cover with anything -maybe decoupage an old derailleur magazine on the can.

 

Ready to enjoy already.

Permalink Reply by magomawe on January 30, 2011 at 8:49am
I have a water bottle that goes in the cage dedicated to coffee ... but the quick loss of heat and difficulty in cleaning the bottle makes it undesirable to use.  Maybe its time to make one myself.
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on January 30, 2011 at 9:17am
I picked up a cage that attaches to my handlebars a few years back at Uptown bikes.  I never had any trouble carrying most coffee cups in it.  I'll have it for sale at my table at the bike swap if you are interested!
Permalink Reply by J on January 30, 2011 at 10:43am
Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on January 30, 2011 at 11:00am
Knit a longer strap to go over your shoulder...
Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on January 30, 2011 at 2:48pm

I'm a big fan of this one, because it holds cups, bottles, whatever, and swings nicely so stuff doesn't spill.  I stole it from our stroller and attach it to my stem on rides when I know I will need it.

 

Permalink Reply by Mike Bullis 5.5-6.5 miles on January 30, 2011 at 2:54pm

I had an Electra cup holder on my Raleigh Superbe but I don't recommend them. It didn't take much of a bump to send the coffee cup flying. I tossed it after my nice SS insulated cup bounced out and it was run over.

Now, I just sit at the bakery until I finish my coffee.

Permalink Reply by J on January 30, 2011 at 2:56pm

You can find non-swinging resin cages by Evo at local shops for $4.

Permalink Reply by Mike Bullis 5.5-6.5 miles on January 30, 2011 at 4:50pm


James Baum said:

 

Plus

 

Cover with anything -maybe decoupage an old derailleur magazine on the can.

 

Ready to enjoy already.

 

Damn, James, that's a good idea.

I've used a 3/4" conduit clamp to make carrier for my camp stove.  I think a 1/2" would work on a handle bar. If it looks 'cobbled together' some lowlife is less likely to stroll of with it.

Permalink Reply by Ash L. on January 30, 2011 at 5:50pm
I had this one. I thought the swivel arm would prevent the spill (scalding BTW - ouch) issues I was having with an upright cage style one but after only 2 weeks of riding on Chicago's potholed streets the arm snapped off. I'm still on the lookout for a spill-free solution.
Permalink Reply by Joel on January 30, 2011 at 6:11pm

I'm not sure about the best holder option, but this mug has served me well over the years.  OXO Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug.  $20 from Amazon.  The button toggles the seal, which holds really well -- shake it upside down well.  The only caveat is that if you go from a very warm hour to a very cold outdoors, the button gets sucked down a bit and will let it dribble.  Just toggle the seal to break the vacuum and you are set.

 

Permalink Reply by David on March 1, 2011 at 9:43pm

bumping the thread just because I'm curious if you ever got a cup holder and if so, how you like it.  I'm looking around for pretty much the same thing, something that will hold a cup of coffee for a few blocks or so.  I meant to make it to the bike swap and look for something there, but I missed it.

 

That Evo cage looks pretty interesting, but I've never seen it in local bike shops.  Has anybody used it?

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