Originally Posted by
NewtoBiking2014
I've been using a Camelbak on my road bike for a few months now (even a 72 mile ride where it was a godsend) and I don't understand the hate for them. For some reason I drink more water, maybe because I know the nozzle is just below my face. I'm also working on reaching for a bottle (I get wobbly- I get that it takes practice), but it's been nice having the Camelbak there for when I'm not quite comfortable reaching down.
I use an insulated one when snowshoeing in the winter. It's terrible on the bike when it's cold and annoying on my back when it's warm.
Sometimes I'd rather not risk reaching for a bottle when it's bumpy because I suck at it right now.
And that's pretty much what I wrote.
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