Originally Posted by
ovoleg
Thanks for the tips I'll see If I can find a frame pump that will fit my MTB. Im trying to put it nicely that camelbacks are lame
I refuse to use one no matter what. Sucking on water bottles is my preferred choice
Plus all the cool water bottles and designs make it worth it.
No worries, do what you like, just yanking the ol' chain a bit in any case. Camelbak brand packs are on the lame side, IMHO. Deuter Aircomfort packs, that's the way to go.
Don't think there's any really cool bottles or cages, though (maybe a Sigg bottle....maybe).
The pump frame mount kits can do the job for most bikes, but a supplemental strap is a good idea (or perhaps a free pump to someone). Another consideration is room for bottle mounts in any case, some bikes don't have them or have them in bad spots to make room for the suspension (my main rides don't have bottle mounts except on the bottom of the down tube, which I only use for a night light if I need a bottle mount type battery, useless to drink out of).