MTB bottle cage support (Norco FS 2021)

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A simple support to place between the downtube and bottle cage to reduce stress on the bootle cage mounts in the downtube. On my 2021 Norco FS the rivnet stle cage mounts were loosening up due to the lateral bending forces from a water bottle whilst out on the trails. These supports spread the load on the down tube rather than focussed on the rivnut style cage mounts. The width allows for more support for my pump mount (having broken a couple in the past where they bolt to the cage mounts I think this would be useful. Print on the flat base, I've made mine solid in PETG but would probably be fine at less than 100%. If less than 100% then I would add a couple of extra layers on the surfaces. The FreeCAD original file is included to modify to your needs.