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2012-10-07 8:32 AM

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Subject: 2012 Cannondale Slice 5 hydration set up?
I bought a 2012 Slice 5 yesterday and I'm looking for suggestions on setting up hydration system and repair kit.  I was thinking about mounting a bottle on the rear for my repair kit and speedfil between the bars with a aero bottle on the frame.  Also, I was thinking about upgrading the base bar to a Vision would this be a worth while upgrade or waste of money? 


2012-10-07 10:28 AM
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Subject: RE: 2012 Cannondale Slice 5 hydration set up?

Fellow Slice rider here.  Been very happy with it's ride comfort & stability on rough local roads.  For hydration I've tried both front torpedo bottle mount & Profile Design Aerodrink.  I find Aerodrink easier to sip from & stable even on rough pavement (unlike torpedo mount which has ejected my bottles at worst possible times).

http://www.profile-design.com/profile-design/products/hydration/all-hydration/aerodrink.html

I put my repair kit in a screw-top cage-sized plastic bottle like this-

http://www.probikekit.com/us/accessories/hydration/cycling-bottles/bbb-cycling-storage-bottle-large.html

Shorter events I mount it in single cage behind the seat, & use twin cages behind seat for longer events (1 water bottle, 1 repair kit bottle).

Nothing against Vision, but personally I would only change bar for better fit. 

2012-10-07 1:53 PM
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Subject: RE: 2012 Cannondale Slice 5 hydration set up?

I ride 2011 Slice 3 Ultegra and use this....

http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/rear-systems/mini-wing-kit.html

Light weight and relatively inexpensive.  Small bag is just sufficient for tube, levers, CO2 and some cash.  Holds bottles well.  I'm happy with it.

 

 

 

2012-10-08 1:02 PM
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Subject: RE: 2012 Cannondale Slice 5 hydration set up?

I have 2010 Slice with a similar setup.  One waterbottler between the aerobars, one on the Wedgie.  I use a X-Lab mini-wing (rear saddle setup) for training purpose or long races.   I never had had an aerobar mounted waterbottle eject and I use a X-Lab torpedo cage.   I am currently trying out a HED lollipop stem mounted waterbottle setup with a X-Lab torpedo cage.  I do not like having to empty a waterbottle into your aerobar carrier while riding.  I find it easier to just put a new handup bottle in the cage during races.

 

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