yeah that was part of my question, obviously those things replace real food, so are they better on long rides?

there comes a point in a ride, 3+ hrs into it and naturally your body starts to get hungry, what do you do? eat obviously, a bar? lunch?

for me eating gels [because I dont want a full bar knowing my ride is almost over] wont satisfy my hunger I pretty much have to stop and eat a meal otherwise the remainder of the ride blows.

thanks everyone, and thanks "hhnnnngg". I'd like to try it on a ride soon.