Wove Dual Bottles Side-by-Side BTS hydration Setup
TG 2025-12-01
Product Info: https://triguertin.com/tg_wove_2bts/
PDF Version of this document: https://triguertin.com/wbtsi/
Saddle Compatibility:
- Wove TT V8 v1 (up to ~2025 | curved channel)
- Wove TT V8 v2 & Wove M8 (from 2025 | angular channel)
Important Notes:
- Foam tape and spacer will settle and compress initially;
> It is necessary to check and re-tighten the 2 screws mounting the plate on the saddle after some time (i.e. ~1 hours after installation) and before / after the first ride or until stable. - Recommended for all screws: Like any assembly for BTA/BTS setup, It is a good idea to use blue thread locker (the one that is NOT permanent) to help keeping things tight with road vibrations and also get some corrosion protection.
(I did put a drop of pink Vibra-Tite product on the plate screws that should work for the first 1-2 installs)
Kit Components
Channels Spacers
First, ensure to select the correct channel spacer. The kit comes pre-assembled with the default 10mm angular spacer required for the latest generation Wove saddles: TT V8 v2 (2025+) and M8.
The middle channel in the early Wove saddles was curved -> needs 12 mm rounded spacer.
Later version of the TT v8 and the new M8 has an angular shaped channel -> needs 10 mm angular spacer.
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 CF mounting plate has foam tape on 1 side; the foam side is to interface (contact) with the Wove saddle’s tail.
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 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) the 2 screws.
Important: As mentioned in the initial note, you need to check and re-tighten a bit later and before/after the first ride as the foam tape will compress over time and the tension on the screw will relax. After a couple of times, it will be good and stable going forward.
Bottle cages
Using Wove’s dog bones under the mounting plate, bottle cages can be installed.
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 purchased 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 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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ENJOY!
