Originally Posted by
ISPringle
I need to be taking on more fluid though, I have a camel back I've been using, partially because of habit from MTB and partially because my bike is old and doesn't have a place to attach bottles, and I only went through two of those today, need to fix that because I was and still am a bit dehydrated.
There's a cheap & simple way to attach "standard" water bottle holders to your frame - hose clamps. Put a piece of rubber (old tire tube?) between the hose clamp and the frame, then tighten it down. 2 clamps per water bottle older - cost < $2.00. I've seen people use zip ties instead of hose clamps - but
I think the hose clamps are more secure.
Another alternative is a water bottle holder that attaches to the rear of the saddle. There are both singles and doubles.
I mention these because I can't stand weight on my back while riding a DF - part of why I ride a recumbent now.
Added: One way to ensure you are drinking enough is to set up a schedule. Say 2 swallows every mile or two, minimum. Distance as opposed to time works better for me as it's something I pay more attention to while riding (I rarely look at my watch).