Water bottle or camel back?
10-30-10, 09:10 PM
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Water bottle or camel back?
Which would you prefer to carry, a water bottle or a camel back? Just got a small camel back pack that I thought would be perfect for riding. I like the convenience of the water hose being right there, vice having to reach down to grab the bottle and then put it back...especially when the shoulder is very narrow and I don't want to take my eyes off the road. Thoughts?
10-30-10, 09:20 PM
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On extremely hot days when think I might drink a gallon of water I will use a Camelbak, but for the rest of the year, I carry either one or two Camelbak bottles. I do drink more when using a pack which I like. Nothing wrong with carry a pack, it is just easier for me not to carry one most of the time.
10-30-10, 09:26 PM
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2 frame bottles is more than good enough for 60 miles in 100+deg head index GA summers... can't imagine needing more.
Then consider the extra weight/pressure on lower back, ugggh.
The hideousness of it, ugggh..
I seem to recall you posting recently about cycling wear, and not wanting to jump into what cyclist years ago discovered was the most suitable clothing for the sport. I recommend you just keep riding, get used to reaching for the bottle, it'll become second nature, and don't go out spending money needlessly. Return the camelbak you just got, put that money toward bibsports/cycling jersey/cycling pedals/shoes.
Then consider the extra weight/pressure on lower back, ugggh.
The hideousness of it, ugggh..
I seem to recall you posting recently about cycling wear, and not wanting to jump into what cyclist years ago discovered was the most suitable clothing for the sport. I recommend you just keep riding, get used to reaching for the bottle, it'll become second nature, and don't go out spending money needlessly. Return the camelbak you just got, put that money toward bibsports/cycling jersey/cycling pedals/shoes.
10-30-10, 09:57 PM
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I used to use a camelback but it's more of a pain than it's worth. Bottles are easy to fill and clean, the bike carries them not you, and you can carry enough for most rides. If you run out, find a fountain to fill them or pop in a store. If you expect to be far from civilization and need a gallon of water then a CB might be the way to go.
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Depending on how far I'm riding, I take Polar bottles on shorter rides; and both, bottles and a Camelbak on longer rides. Camelbak has a new insulated bottle that is easier to use while riding.
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2 frame bottles is more than good enough for 60 miles in 100+deg head index GA summers... can't imagine needing more.
Then consider the extra weight/pressure on lower back, ugggh.
The hideousness of it, ugggh..
I seem to recall you posting recently about cycling wear, and not wanting to jump into what cyclist years ago discovered was the most suitable clothing for the sport. I recommend you just keep riding, get used to reaching for the bottle, it'll become second nature, and don't go out spending money needlessly. Return the camelbak you just got, put that money toward bibsports/cycling jersey/cycling pedals/shoes.
Then consider the extra weight/pressure on lower back, ugggh.
The hideousness of it, ugggh..
I seem to recall you posting recently about cycling wear, and not wanting to jump into what cyclist years ago discovered was the most suitable clothing for the sport. I recommend you just keep riding, get used to reaching for the bottle, it'll become second nature, and don't go out spending money needlessly. Return the camelbak you just got, put that money toward bibsports/cycling jersey/cycling pedals/shoes.
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If you are a mtn biker, you are allowed to use a camelback.
If you are a roadie, you are required to use bottles.
If you violate this law, you will be shunned by the other roadies, so don't rock the boat.
If you are a roadie, you are required to use bottles.
If you violate this law, you will be shunned by the other roadies, so don't rock the boat.
10-30-10, 10:34 PM
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Shimagnolo - great avatar. I used to love the prisoner (still do and have the whole series on dvd)
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Water bottles. Camel Back for mt biking were sh2t gets kicked up onto where the bottle would be.
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Tried the CB on some long rides but they started with a big climb. Hated going up 1500' with 5 bottles on my back. I will again if the climbs are later on. Otherwise it's bottles and refill as necessary.
10-30-10, 10:56 PM
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I love my CamelBack XLP which was design for roadies; I never ride without it. Based upon the temp I will take from 1-3 bottles with water and/or endurance drink. I have had a number of CamelBacks and I like the XLP the best so far. For 2011 they have the Charge 240 that appears to replace the XLP.
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Water is available everywhere in these parts so bottles. I don't like a camelback on me during a long hot climb. So I will carry a third bottle in my jersey pocket if I need more than two large bottles.
On my last ride, we drank from a spring in the moutnains!
On my last ride, we drank from a spring in the moutnains!
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I used a camelbak and 2 bottles on my ride yesterday, it was 100 miles between gas stations.
10-30-10, 11:35 PM
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Not sure why you would rather have a bottle in your pocket than a small camel back.
10-30-10, 11:43 PM
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If I'm on my mountain bike I'll use the camelbak, since you can't really fill up mid-trail and sometimes I may be on really lengthy 5-6 hour rides in high heat. One time I even took a 100oz camelbak and two bottles in the cages and that felt like it wasn't quite enough... Towards the end I was really having to conserve as much as possible, but finally made it with about a sip left.
On the road, though.. I tend to use two bottles and if I'm going on some crazy long ride, I often find some small farm market or subway that I can fill them up at. Never had an issue in that regard.
On the road, though.. I tend to use two bottles and if I'm going on some crazy long ride, I often find some small farm market or subway that I can fill them up at. Never had an issue in that regard.
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Which would you prefer to carry, a water bottle or a camel back? Just got a small camel back pack that I thought would be perfect for riding. I like the convenience of the water hose being right there, vice having to reach down to grab the bottle and then put it back...especially when the shoulder is very narrow and I don't want to take my eyes off the road. Thoughts?
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I only take my cb when on the mtb as you are out in the woods. Roadie, no need for cb. Do bottles.
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having something on your back on long rides is bad.
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10-31-10, 03:43 AM
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Bottles for me too. I really don't like wearing Camelbaks.