Originally Posted by
Jiggle
The generic version of Fig Newtons are a great value.
Kinlin rims, Taiwan hubs. You can ride killer wheelsets for $200 in parts.
Fig Newtons! The energy bar of the '70s. Available in any country store. (And still are.) Got me home from more than one epic ride.
To get serious - the really good, cheap hydration drink is Vitalyte aka Gookinaid aka ERG. REI sells the tub for ~$18. Good for about 40 WBs. I went just water for 15 years when the stuff disappeared, but I feel better regularly when I drink the stuff on my rides, both during and after. The creator nailed it when he formulated the stuff 45 years ago.
Ben