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SSMinnow - 2010-04-12 2:21 PM OOPS! Fixed!

Let's talk hyrdration systems on the bike for a minute.....I'm looking for a frount mount that holds as much liquid as it can yet it isn't a total pain to take off after a day of riding.  I have the Profile on my Seven and like it, but it requires way too much filling on long rides and I am less than talented at doing this on the fly.....given the size of my bike the Speedfill will not work as a secondary system....throw all ideas and pics my way....need to order this asap!

jvanis - 2010-04-12 2:31 PM

My 2 cents, I have been using the Bontrager Aero Pack, love it love it love it, but it only holds around 24 ounces. 

Profile Designs has the AquaCell which is a monster.  Dual chambers, but still has some splashing issues.  I prefer the Podium Quest, which is also dual chamber, a bit better splashing control, and installs/removes easier without bouncing around as much.  I have both pictures and some more on my review.  The Never reach would probably not work well since you have sucking issues.

Plainsman AU - 2010-04-12 2:42 PM Well, I guess you guys missed that post that I left on the other thread last week.  Ha!  It said...I've been busy the last couple weeks and really just haven't checked in much, but have been getting some workouts in. 

Count Me IN!

SSMinnow - 2010-04-12 1:54 PM Hey Rob........

I found this one and this one.  Not sure how aero they would be, but they would hold way more than my current single chamber Profile.  Curious whether they leak like my Profile does or any other downsides....I currently carry only water in mine and then a 400-600 calorie flask of something....thoughts?

Edited: Hey Jeff....you like the Podium Quest?  I like it too...lots of ounces and NO SUCKING issues George! .  Do you see any issues with fitting betwee aerobars?  I am assuming mine might be narrower than yours????? Have a note into my fitter to ask him....would love this unit!



 

DougRob - 2010-04-12 1:23 PM

Why? I do not understand why people do not use the smaller chain ring. Have you ever figured out all of your gear ratios? There is significant interleaving of the combinations using the big and little front ring. The smaller front ring is there for a reason. Why would you choose NOT to use a tool at your disposal? I would reconsider this approach. JMTCW

gdale - 2010-04-12 2:28 PM Funny story about a friend that I thought I would share...

A friend of mine has been talking about doing a triathlon for a couple of years.  He was has been a cyclist for many years and a fitness runner.  He has been talking about it for so long that his wife wanted to get him to finally do it so she bought him a wetsuit for his birthday.  He tries it on for the first time and it is really uncomfortable.  It is extremely tight in most areas, kind of loose in the crotch area and really uncomfortable around the neck.  Turns out that he put it on BACKWARDS!!  He didn't even realize that it was backwards until after he had taken it off and read some of the paper work that came with the suit.  He told me the story and I was LMAO.  I only wish his wife had taken pictures!

When he tried the suit on the right way, it felt fine.

SSMinnow - 2010-04-12 1:54 PM Hey Rob........

I found this one and this one.  Not sure how aero they would be, but they would hold way more than my current single chamber Profile.  Curious whether they leak like my Profile does or any other downsides....I currently carry only water in mine and then a 400-600 calorie flask of something....thoughts?

Edited: Hey Jeff....you like the Podium Quest?  I like it too...lots of ounces and NO SUCKING issues George! .  Do you see any issues with fitting betwee aerobars?  I am assuming mine might be narrower than yours????? Have a note into my fitter to ask him....would love this unit!

jvanis - 2010-04-12 1:51 PM

This is my firm belief that power is going to make a HUGE difference in how I race this year.  I rode 40 miles yesterday on a route I have never done before, turns out it was fairly hilly.  My goal was to ride around 190 watts for the duration.  When going up hills, start dropping gears.  the PM helped me figure out that I was pushing up hills WAY too hard before, thus explaining why my hilliest course last year I totally bonked the run.  I had no idea how much I have to shift down in order to keep wattage the same. 

I pushed up some hills higher than 190 because I didn't want to shift to the small chain ring.  I either need to up my FTP or shift down for races.  The wattage gives you an unbiased number that tells you how hard you are working.  Some declines I coasted down because there was nothing I could do to push 190 going downhill.  It gives you a good idea of what stress you are putting on your body.  

GoFaster - 2010-04-12 1:26 PM

Agreed - but if I'm in my smallest gear pushing 300+, what am I supposed to do at that point?  Just pedal slower?

tjtryon - 2010-04-12 11:08 AM




Harden. It's a "chopperism"

tjtryon - 2010-04-11 4:20 PM

  Do I need to record a short video to demonstrate (I can do so if needed)?

jvanis - 2010-04-12 1:20 PM

I had much better luck with the Podium Quest.  The AquaCell had all sorts of issues staying put, even when using the bracket the smaller one uses to hold it inplace.  It made the AquaCell very hard to put on properly.   The PQ is easier to slide on and off I think due to the design of the bottle. 

tjtryon - 2010-04-12 5:45 PM This should best explain. If you are easily offended, don't watch this one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkIVvjZc9Y

RoniS - 2010-04-12 6:29 PM Speaking of bikes... I just put my aero bars on my new Kestrel and finally took a pic after my ride yesterday.

SSMinnow - 2010-04-12 3:26 PM Birdy---Tell me how to be better....I absolutely cannot fill on the fly.  I stop every time I have to fill that stupid 20 oz Profile bottle...yesterday I drank 60 oz of fluid which means I stopped 2 times and probably lost 2 minutes per time, maybe more.  In a training ride not so bad, in a HIM length race, BAD.....in an IM WORSE!   Maybe  I need balance exercises????

PS. I usually carry 60 oz of water now....front mount, and 2 20 oz bottles on the back.....

DougRob - 2010-04-12 2:23 PM

Why? I do not understand why people do not use the smaller chain ring. Have you ever figured out all of your gear ratios? There is significant interleaving of the combinations using the big and little front ring. The smaller front ring is there for a reason. Why would you choose NOT to use a tool at your disposal? I would reconsider this approach. JMTCW