How do I carry water on my Cruzbike?

Each Cruzbike recumbent road bike model is equipped with custom designed accessories and threaded mount points to install water bottle cages. In this article, we describe where to mount water bottle cages on each Cruzbike model.

How to carry water on the Cruzbike V20c and Cruzbike V20

Here are four great ways to carry water on the Cruzbike V20c and V20. Choose the best option for you from the list below:

1. Install a Water Bottle Cage in the threaded inserts under the slider near the handle bar of the Cruzbike V20c.
2. Purchase and install the lightweight, aerodynamic Race Cage accessory on your V20c. The Race Cage has up to four mounts for Water Bottle Cages and can carry a water bladder.
3. Two water bottle cages can be mounted behind the seat of the V20c. For seat back bottle cage installation, you will need to purchase and install the Bottle Cage Spacer in addition to the bottle cage.
4. You can also use the Utility Post Add-on with the Headrest Cage Mount Kit to carry two water bottles behind your headrest.

How to carry water on the Cruzbike S40 endurance recumbent road bike

Here are four great ways to carry water on the Cruzbike S40:

1. Install a Water Bottle Cage in the threaded inserts under the slider near the handle bar of the Cruzbike S40.
2. Purchase and install the lightweight, aerodynamic Race Cage accessory on your S40. The Race Cage has up to four mounts for Water Bottle Cages and can carry a water bladder.
3. Two water bottle cages can be mounted behind the seat of the S40. For seat back bottle cage installation, you will need to purchase and install the Bottle Cage Spacer in addition to the bottle cage.
4. You can also use the Utility Post Add-on with the Headrest Cage Mount Kit to carry two water bottles behind your headrest.

How to carry water on the Cruzbike Q45 adventure touring recumbent bike

To carry water on the Cruzbike Q45, two water bottle cages can be mounted behind the seat. For seat back bottle cage installation, you will need to purchase and install the Bottle Cage Spacer in addition to the bottle cage.

How to carry water on the Cruzbike T50 recumbent cruiser bike

To carry water on the Cruzbike T50, two water bottle cages can be mounted behind the seat. For seat back bottle cage installation, you will need to purchase and install the Bottle Cage Spacer in addition to the bottle cage.

Video Tutorials for how to install bottle cages on your Cruzbike

Bottle Cage Installation on Cruzbike Recumbent Bike Seat Back Video Tutorial

In this 4 minute video, Robert walks through step by step instructions for installing a Water Bottle Cage and Bottle Cage Spacer on the back of a Cruzbike seat.

Headrest Cage Mount Kit Installation Video Tutorial

In this 4 minute video, Robert walks through step by step instructions for installing the Headrest Cage Mount Kit for the Cruzbike S40 and Cruzbike V20c.

Race Cage Installation Video Tutorial

In this 17 minute video, Robert walks through step by step instructions for installing the Race Cage for the Cruzbike S40 and Cruzbike V20c.

More ideas for adding water bottles and hydration systems

We also recommend checking out the Cruzbike Forum. Riders have creatively rigged all sorts of solutions for hydration and you may be inspired by their ideas.