Old 07-18-14, 04:54 PM
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Walter S
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
+1.

OP: Why do you think carrying the water weight on your back required more energy than carrying it on your bike? And if you are getting dehydrated that easily, I suggest the bottles and the Camelback. I ride with both when there will be longer stretches without water.
Carrying the water on my back is unpleasant. And it requires effort as you move around in the saddle. And leads to a sweaty back. I have 5 water bottle mounts and carry extra water in a collapsible container on my rack. Much more comfortable than on my back!
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