Whats your favorite energy gel?
07-31-14, 12:48 PM
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I too have tried them all. 
I like GU gels and Hammer gels and bars.
I like GU gels and Hammer gels and bars.
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Gu strawberry banana, chocolate, or salted carmel. Tried Honey Stinger waffles for the first time today and they were easy to get down and tasted really good.
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GU Roctane - Blueberry Pomegranate
07-31-14, 06:27 PM
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I've tried practically every nutrition product out there.
If you like gels, my favorite is Crank Energy e-Gels. What I specifically like about them is that they're thinner so they go down easier, they taste better, no caffeine or other undesirable ingredients, they contain electrolytes so no need for Nuun tablets in your water, they contain 150 rather than 100 calories so you don't need as many, and the price is good. I haven't used anything else for years if I have a choice.
The Mountain Rush flavor is the best by far -- I don't care for the others. As far as the other products you mentioned (Cliff, GU, Hammer, Powerbar, Honey Stinger, First Endurance), I'd go Hammer Orange or Gu (lemon or orange). I can't stand Powerbar products and don't care much for Honey Stinger or First Endurance.
If you like solids and don't mind chewing, Cliffshot blocks are pretty good. I used to swear by Hammer Perpetuem, but after using it for several years, it started making me sick. Also, it can be messy to work with if you're out all day.
If you like gels, my favorite is Crank Energy e-Gels. What I specifically like about them is that they're thinner so they go down easier, they taste better, no caffeine or other undesirable ingredients, they contain electrolytes so no need for Nuun tablets in your water, they contain 150 rather than 100 calories so you don't need as many, and the price is good. I haven't used anything else for years if I have a choice.
The Mountain Rush flavor is the best by far -- I don't care for the others. As far as the other products you mentioned (Cliff, GU, Hammer, Powerbar, Honey Stinger, First Endurance), I'd go Hammer Orange or Gu (lemon or orange). I can't stand Powerbar products and don't care much for Honey Stinger or First Endurance.
If you like solids and don't mind chewing, Cliffshot blocks are pretty good. I used to swear by Hammer Perpetuem, but after using it for several years, it started making me sick. Also, it can be messy to work with if you're out all day.
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I like Hammer gel diluted in my water bottle, but don't use it too often because most of my rides are 30 miles or less and pretty casual, so I don't really need much of anything.
07-31-14, 07:25 PM
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I've tried only Cliff and GU so far(been through many cases of each in various flavors). Cliff tastes the best, GU has the best effects. For those of you who have tried these brands and others which have you liked the most, both flavor and effectiveness?
Cliff VS GU VS Hammer VS Powerbar VS Honey Stinger VS First Endurance?
Cliff VS GU VS Hammer VS Powerbar VS Honey Stinger VS First Endurance?
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I consider caffeine a desirable ingredient, but gels generally have too little to matter, 35 up to maybe 70 mg. I like a big cup of strong coffee, 5Hr energy or a NoDoz to get me at least 200 mg.
Gels are basically high glycemic index sugars including glucose fructose and maltodextrin. There's nothing there to slow or moderate absorption, which would be counter productive to their purpose. Eating a gel is basically the same as eating pure table sugar.
Gels are basically high glycemic index sugars including glucose fructose and maltodextrin. There's nothing there to slow or moderate absorption, which would be counter productive to their purpose. Eating a gel is basically the same as eating pure table sugar.
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Clif Tropical Shot Bloks. Precise, not messy and like eating gummy bears.
08-01-14, 07:28 AM
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08-01-14, 08:20 AM
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If you wash them down with sports drink, the concentration in your stomach will be too high and you may feel sick on longer rides. Water is easier to drink anyway.
08-01-14, 08:21 AM
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I consider caffeine a desirable ingredient, but gels generally have too little to matter, 35 up to maybe 70 mg. I like a big cup of strong coffee, 5Hr energy or a NoDoz to get me at least 200 mg.
Gels are basically high glycemic index sugars including glucose fructose and maltodextrin. There's nothing there to slow or moderate absorption, which would be counter productive to their purpose. Eating a gel is basically the same as eating pure table sugar.
Gels are basically high glycemic index sugars including glucose fructose and maltodextrin. There's nothing there to slow or moderate absorption, which would be counter productive to their purpose. Eating a gel is basically the same as eating pure table sugar.
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