BBB Cycling BTL-18 improved lid

Improved lid for the bicycle tool holder BBB BTL-18 for better stability when the holder is full.
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The BBB Cycling BTL-18 storage can enables you to carry your tools and essential cycling items on your bike rides. 

There is a special compartment in the lid to store a tracker, for example an Apple Air tag, or small tools and screws. 

In the container itself I have managed to store a cycle repair gel, spare lights, a small screwdriver, Ty-wraps, a new spare inner tire and outer tire removal tools. The container has an extra wide opening compared to standard drinking containers, making it possible to get all the items in and out easily and to use all the available storage space. I've tried other various drinking bottles but I have not found one with the same large diameter opening and being non transparent. 

See https://bbbcycling.com/nl_nl/btl-18-tools-tubes for the product. In general it is a great storage can. 

However, the factory BBB Cycling BTL-18 lid becomes loose when the storage can is filled. I believe the cause is that the factory lid is too flexible, but I have the solution:  

I have redesigned the BTL-18 lid, including the inner special compartment.

The design is a tight fit so that it does not unscrew itself with the many vibrations it may get from cycling, so make sure you remove impurities with a small metal or knife file after printing. You can remove the elastic band from the original inner lid with a plastic spudger and use it to easily put the elastic band on the new inner lid.  https://eustore.ifixit.com/products/spudger 

Available model versions

  • STL files
  • STEP files for higher quality prints via Prusa Slicer 
  • Fusion 360 archive available upon request. Send a DM via the platform.

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Printing instructions

  • Filament: PETG, PLA
    We got the best results with PETG because of its strong characteristics (We used Prusament Jet Black). 
    Buy Prusament PETG: https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-petg-jet-black-1kg/ 
  • Quality setting: 0.15mm
  • Infill: 20%
  • Supports: For the lid itself none when placed with the top of the cap to the bottom. For the inner lid we used Prusa Slicer tree support with the handle on top.

History

  • 17-10-2021 - First public release

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