Wove Dual Bottles Side-by-Side BTS hydration Setup
Updated 2026-03-18
Product Info: https://triguertin.com/tg_wove_2bts/
PDF Version of this document: https://triguertin.com/wbtsi/
Saddle Compatibility:
- Wove TT V8 v1 (2023-2025)
- Wove TT V8 v2 (2025+) & Wove M8
Important Notes:
- If your transition hook is labeled “R5”: WAIT, do not install. We have sent replacements (R6) to all buyers of the first batch.
- Batch 1 (kits delivered before 3/15/2026): I’ve put too much thread locking compound on the plate screws in the first batch. It’s not easy to clean or remove the excess I found.
Best bet is to screw them in and out once ( or a few times as needed) in something else in metal. The extra compound will bulk at the top, just remove it. Once friction feels minimal, you can test fit it in the new hook then proceed with the CF plate kit assembly.
Batch 2 – If the screws have pink compound pre-applied to the threads, still a good idea to try them in another metal part first to insure there is not too much friction. - You need a T25 Torx bit/wrench to secure the provided titanium screws.
- Do not overtighten the plate screws – Thread locker should help to keep things in place.
- Foam and spacer might initially compress and settle , which might release tension on the screws;
> It is necessary to check how secure the CF plate is holding after 1h and/or before your first ride. Tighten a bit more if needed. After that it will be stable. - Thread Locker: to prevent the screws coming loose due to road vibrations, it is a strongly recommended to use a removable (non-permanent) thread locker compound (like “blue Loctite 242”, Permatex Blue, etc). This is valid for any BTA/BTS setup.
(If you have one of the first 2 batches and see pink compound on the threads, a similar product was pre-applied. However, that particular compound caused other issues and screws will not be pre-coated as a result in subsequent batches).
Kit Components
Channels Spacers
First, ensure to select the correct channel spacer. The kit comes ready to use the default 10mm angular spacer.
Use default 10 mm angular spacer for current generation (2025+) saddles.
Use 12 mm rounded spacer for early TT v8 v1 saddles (2023-2025). It is in the extra parts on the zip tie ring.
Notes:
– Spacers above are shown upside down; the flat end interfaces with the CF plate. The shaped end with the channel.
– See Appendix for channel spacer thickness selection if the default one does not seem to secure the plate firmly.
Installation
The foam side of the CF plate must interface (contact) with the Wove saddle’s tail (foam side down).
Use a T25 Torx tool to mount the plate and secure it as described below:
Rear of saddle:
Use the shorter M5x20mm screw through a washer and the CF plate.
Middle Saddle hole
Use the longer m5x25 mm screw through a washer, the mounting plate and the channel spacer (rounded/angular side down!) before going through the hole in the saddle channel.
Thread both screws into the “transition hook” under the saddle.
Tighten (reasonably, not too tight) the 2 plate mounting screws. Try to wiggle the plate left and right. It should be held solidly in place. If not, tighten the screws further.
Important: as mentioned, the initial assembly might settle a bit. After 1h and before the first 1-2 ride(s), try to wiggle the plate. Tighten the screws further if needed. Once settled, it will be good going forward.
Bottle cages
Bottle cages can be installed using the provided Wove metal dog bones under the mounting plate.
Optional – Cage Risers
If It is desired to have the cages mounted higher up (for convenience, ease of reach or purely for aerodynamic reasons), 34 mm cage risers are available.
Cages must then be secured using M5 x 45 mm screws going through the risers.
Again, the spacer might “settle” after some time, please check and re-tight after some time or after the first ride(s).
Bottle Retention
For extra safety and avoid bottle launches, it is always a good idea to use elastic bands in some way.
The kit provided is compatible with Wove’s bottle retention loops (available for purchase on Wove’s website).
Secure the loop by inserting the loop’s mounting tab at the rear between the CF plate and the dog bone (or right below the cage if using the risers).
Appendix – Channel Spacer Thickness Selection
Default spacer thickness:
– Wove TT V8 v1 (up to ~2025): 12 mm, curved interface (align mark with saddle axis)
– Wove TT V8 v2 (2025+), M8 : 10 mm, tapered interface
In case of variations between batches of saddles or if the plate is not sitting solidly on the sides of the saddle tail, additional spacers are provided: +1 and -1 mm from the default thicknesses. Each spacer is etched with its thickness.
Guidance on spacer selection: The correct spacer must be slightly shorter than the natural space in the channel when holding the plate in place. When tightening the front screw, you want the tab of the mounting plate to deflect down slightly so that the front of the plate rests on the “wings” of the saddle tail for side-to-side stability.
The spacer simply provides a resting face to avoid too much deflection of the tab and also helps getting a more rigid assembly overall.
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