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2009-04-29 11:23 AM

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Subject: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
I have been using the rear mounted bracket that holds water bottles. I have lost 3 bottles this year and have gone back to retrieve ejected bottles many times. Usually this happens at the beginning of a long ride and the contents spill out. I have considered a camelback, but would prefer not to have it on my person. I have seen the never reach system, but it looks like a pain in the rear to clean and I use sports drinks. What other options are there? Has anyone tried the speed fill?

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2009-04-29 12:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
I recently purchased the AquaCell and have only used it on 2 longer rides but so far I like it. I mix a concentrated infinite mix in the smaller chamber and fill the larger chamber up with water.
2009-04-29 12:43 PM
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DB - 2009-04-29 1:26 PM I recently purchased the AquaCell and have only used it on 2 longer rides but so far I like it. I mix a concentrated infinite mix in the smaller chamber and fill the larger chamber up with water.


X2 I like it.  Water in the larger cell and sports drink in the smaller. Kind a pain when out of the saddle climbing though.
2009-04-29 12:59 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
I have an x-lab superwing with profile design "kage's" that I use with Polar Insulated water bottles, never had a bottle ejection. I think rear hydration is good but perhaps better kages/bottles would help?
2009-04-29 1:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
Cage on your downtube, cage zip tied between your aero bars.

Done.
2009-04-29 1:12 PM
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smilford - 2009-04-29 2:03 PM Cage on your downtube, cage zip tied between your aero bars. Done.


What he said (sort of). ^^^^


2009-04-29 1:27 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
Sometimes, a lot of the time, you need two bottles.

Someone asked for a picture.. here it is:


2009-04-29 2:30 PM
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I recently purchased the Speedfil Hydration System...and...I'm very happy with it...the best of the best...works perfect for me and for long rides...I know that is an expensive toy...but...I drink a lot of water...and...free hands...

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2009-04-29 2:37 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
velorider62 - 2009-04-29 2:30 PM

I recently purchased the Speedfil Hydration System...and...I'm very happy with it...the best of the best...works perfect for me and for long rides...I know that is an expensive toy...but...I drink a lot of water...and...free hands...



I've got a buddy who started using that about 6mo ago, he also likes it quite a bit.
2009-04-29 3:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
smilford - 2009-04-29 2:27 PM Sometimes, a lot of the time, you need two bottles.


Jersey pockets and my credit card ....... because I'm only using more than one if I'm training and in that case I'm not wearing a tri top, I'm wearing a bike jersey.
2009-04-29 4:22 PM
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That speedfil looks cool.  Although for $99, I'm going to attempt to MacGyver something instead...



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