The Wedgie™ is an aerodynamic water bottle and tool kit holder designed especially for the competitive triathlete, Ironman and cyclist.
Made of carbon fiber, the Wedgie is the most aerodynamic, lightest and convenient way to carry your water bottle, tools, spare tube and CO2 cartridges.
The Wedgie is patent pending and trade marked.
Weighs Less Than 100 grams
Given that an average water bottle holder weighs 150 grams, and a small tool bag weighs 400 grams, the Wedgie will save the average cyclist or triathlete 450 grams, or ~ 1 pound.
The Competitive Advantage
More than a triathlon accessory, the Wedgie is designed and positioned to decrease drag. This combined with its light-weight and aerodynamic design gives the cyclist a competitive advantage.
Less weight and less drag equals more speed.
The Advantages
Aerodynamic Design
- Allows triathletes to cycle faster, expending less energy
- Allows triathletes to conserve energy for the run
- Faster top end speed
Simple, Lift & Drink
- No long straws to clean
- No swallowing of air due to sucking on a straw
Use Standard Water Bottles
- Pick up water during the race rather than carry a full supply
- No loss of speed from trying to ride and refill another hydration system
Better Bike Handing
- Lowers the centre of gravity; with tools, spare tube and CO2 cartridges mounted low on the bike
Integrated Tool Box
- Superior aerodynamics: Box is in the wind shadow of the bike’s down tube
- Weight savings: Eliminates the need for a separate tool mounting system
Fast Access
- No fumbling around with “behind the saddle” tool bags and zippers
Faster Triathlon Transitions
- Since nothing is mounted to the saddle; triathletes can secure their bicycle to the bike rack using the bike’s saddle rather than the handlebars
Universal Fit
- Since the Wedgie is mounted to the bicycle independent of bicycle’s water bottle holder “bosses” or “braze on” (the threaded mounting holes on either the down tube or seat tube), the Wedgie will fit on all adult bicycle frames.
No Rust or Corrosion
- Since the Wedgie is made from carbon fiber and does not use metal screws for mounting, cyclists don’t need to worry about rust or corrosion caused by sport drinks, sweat or water.
Durable
- Carbon fiber is substantially lighter than metal, approximately five times stronger than steel, twice as stiff and does not suffer from fatigue
Less Weight
- The Wedgie weighs less than 100 grams! Given that on average, a water bottle holder weighs 150 grams and a small tool bag weighs 400 grams, the Wedgie™ will save you ~ 450 grams or 1 pound
How it works
- The Wedgie is mounted in the lower triangle of the bike frame above the bottom bracket.
- One side of the Wedgie attaches to the cyclist’s bike frame using auto industry strength double sided tape.
- The other side is attached to the mounted side of the Wedgie and is held in place at each corner by flexible rubber tabs.
- Because of the flexible rubber tabs, the Wedgie can adjust to the width of any cyclist’s bicycle tubes.
Schopf Innovations
SCHOPF INNOVATIONS INC. is a composite materials fabrication company which focuses on delivering innovative products to the cycling world.
Leading the team at SCHOPF INNOVATIONS INC. is Tom Schopf.
Tom’s passion for sports evolved from competitive swimming and cycling to racing in triathlons. From the experience of racing in every distance from Sprint to Ironman, Tom designs practical products that deliver performance!
