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On May 28, 9:33 am, "HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)"
<hypercube[11x3]@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Has anyone used a camelback water backpack or any of the clones from like
> cyclepro or bell?
> Do they hold more water than 24oz water bottles? How well do they keep it
> cool? The local trail has sparse water through its whole 70 miles (only like
> 3 stops - arugh) so I'm looking for alternatives as its only practical to
> carry a maximum of 2 bottles on our bikes.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
You should be able to get two water bottles inside the main trangle of
each frame unless its a very, very small compact style frame. Water
bottles come in sizes of 20, 24, 28, and 32 ounces. The 32 is by
Zefal, Magnum. Sold at Performance and/or Nashbar, and elsewhere.
Some frames only have enough room to fit the smaller bottles in some
of the positions. If using cycling jerseys, you can easily put a
bottle of water in the back pocket. Drink it first to get the weight
off the center of your back.
I have a Camelbak Rocket model. 70 ounces. Insulated tube. Holds
some extra clothes and such that do not fit in the saddlebag. I only
use it on brevets, 200k and up. I drink more and more often with the
Camelbak. I do know there is weight on my back. But I also know I
have drank 2 quarts when I feel it is empty. That is good for long
endurance rides. I like to drink 2 quarts of Gatorade every 50 miles
on long rides. Plus plenty of fluid and food at the stops.
<hypercube[11x3]@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Has anyone used a camelback water backpack or any of the clones from like
> cyclepro or bell?
> Do they hold more water than 24oz water bottles? How well do they keep it
> cool? The local trail has sparse water through its whole 70 miles (only like
> 3 stops - arugh) so I'm looking for alternatives as its only practical to
> carry a maximum of 2 bottles on our bikes.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
You should be able to get two water bottles inside the main trangle of
each frame unless its a very, very small compact style frame. Water
bottles come in sizes of 20, 24, 28, and 32 ounces. The 32 is by
Zefal, Magnum. Sold at Performance and/or Nashbar, and elsewhere.
Some frames only have enough room to fit the smaller bottles in some
of the positions. If using cycling jerseys, you can easily put a
bottle of water in the back pocket. Drink it first to get the weight
off the center of your back.
I have a Camelbak Rocket model. 70 ounces. Insulated tube. Holds
some extra clothes and such that do not fit in the saddlebag. I only
use it on brevets, 200k and up. I drink more and more often with the
Camelbak. I do know there is weight on my back. But I also know I
have drank 2 quarts when I feel it is empty. That is good for long
endurance rides. I like to drink 2 quarts of Gatorade every 50 miles
on long rides. Plus plenty of fluid and food at the stops.
