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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Coast, CA
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Bikes: Surly LHT, Specialized Rockhopper, Nashbar Touring (old), Specialized Stumpjumper (older), Nishiki Tourer (model unknown)
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I only drink from the water bottle on the downtube. When it's empty I stop and switch it with one of the others. I'm never in such a hurry that this is a problem. I'm enjoying having a third water bottle cage. For me it's easy to plan my water needs. On shorter rides I only fill one or two. But on longer rides away from easy water access it's really nice to have a third bottle. I used mine yesterday!
Incidentally, last summer I was on tour in eastern Washington. I had four water bottles - two on my old bike and two on my Bob trailer. There were days when I had to go easy on the water, even with 4 bottles, to keep from running out.