2h2o Assembly

Ride and stay hydrated!

This product was designed by Luis Lopez, Machinist and Product Designer at Paragon Machine Works

The 2h2o Mounting System (patent pending):

• Allows for the mounting of two cages for placement of water bottles and/or accessories in the handlebar area of most bicycles
• Has a pin and slot design that uses linear and rotational adjustments so that mounted items can be optimally placed to maximize knee clearance and handlebar turning radius

Important Information

• Save 23% off MSRP on King Cages with the purchase of this product
• Maximum discount is two cages per mount

Prior to Assembly

• Read through all instructions and refer to drawings prior to installation
• This system was designed to be enjoyed within moderate riding conditions
• Weight limit per cage mount: 2 lbs

Paragon Machine Works is not responsible for items that have been installed improperly or used in a manner that was not intended

Parts for Assembly

• 1 each Offset Link Mount
• 2 each Link
• 2 each Cage Mount
• 1 each M6 x 50 FHCS
• 1 each M6 x 20 FHCS
• 4 each flat washers
• 2 each M6 x 25 BHCS
• 2 each M6 nuts
• 4 each serrated washers

Tools Required for Assembly

Tools must be in very good condition to prevent damage to hardware

• 4 mm hex wrench
• 10 mm combination wrench
• Medium strength thread locker such as Blue Loctite
• Torque wrench
• 4mm hex bit

Assembly Instructions

Click here to watch a YouTube assembly video

Reference Documents:

• Exploded View
• Figure 1
• Figure 2
• Figure 3
• Figure 4

Steps

1) Apply threadlocker to:

• M6 x 25 BHCS [Item 9]
• M6 x 20 FHCS [Item 5]
• M6 x 50 FHCS [Item 6]
  

2) Preassemble Cage Mount to Link [see Figure 1; Items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9]

• Lightly tighten components to allow some movement for final adjustments

3) Install cage or accessory onto Cage Mount

• Prior to installation make sure there is access for a 4 mm hex wrench (for tightening Item 9 later in process)
• Cage Mount threads = M5 x .8

4) Remove stem and spacers from steerer tube

5) Insert Link Mount into steerer tube [Item 1]

• Stack height = 14.2 mm

6) Replace spacers, stem and top cap

7) Realign handlebars

8) Tighten top cap bolt and stem bolts to their respective torques

9) Align Link Mount body parallel to handlebar axis [Figure 2]

10) Install hardware:

• Note angle limits for Link and Cage Mount [Figure 3]
• Lightly tighten hardware to allow some movement for final adjustments [Figure 4]
  • Insert M6 x 50 FHCS through Link Mount’s countersink hole and serrated washer
  • Pass FHCS through serrated washer
  • Semi-secure M6 x 50 FHCS on Link Mount through unthreaded post
  • Cages and accessories should be located under the handle bar to allow room for item placement and removal
  • Once desired placement of cage/bottle/accessory has been established, tighten M6 x 50 FHCS and M6 x 25 BHCS to 19Nm
    • Use 10mm combination wrench to keep M6 nut from rotating.

11) Repeat Step 10 for the opposite side of the Link MountUse M6 x 20 FHCS to secure assembly to Link Mount and apply same torque values

12) Check assembly periodically to ensure all components are in good condition