Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: chevy57 on 2009-04-29 11:23 AM

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?

Kevin 

RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: DB on 2009-04-29 12:26 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.

RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: flmonkey_gbp on 2009-04-29 12:43 PM



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.

RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: merlin2375 on 2009-04-29 12:59 PM

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?
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RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: smilford on 2009-04-29 1:03 PM

Cage on your downtube, cage zip tied between your aero bars.

Done.

RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: Daremo on 2009-04-29 1:12 PM



What he said (sort of). ^^^^
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RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: smilford on 2009-04-29 1:27 PM

Sometimes, a lot of the time, you need two bottles.

Someone asked for a picture.. here it is:

RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: velorider62 on 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...

Edited by velorider62 2009-04-29 2:31 PM

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RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: smilford on 2009-04-29 2:37 PM



I've got a buddy who started using that about 6mo ago, he also likes it quite a bit.

RE: Let's talk about bike hydration systems
BY: Daremo on 2009-04-29 3:08 PM



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.
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