On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:47:45 +1100, EuanB
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>I'm going to be doing longer rides on the road bike and two bidons just
>isn't enough. I've got three options.
>
>Hydration pack, behind seat carrier (possible problems with under seat
>bag?) and stopping and refilling.
>
>I'm leaning very heavily towards a hydration pack. They're a lot more
>convenient to use than bidons, they're comfy and I can't see a reason
>NOT to use one.
>
>So why aren't more people using them? What am I missing?
EuanB,
I use a camelbak Blowfish on my motorbike, and it is fantastic. Access
to water is simple and quick, and you dont have to divert
concentration from the road for more than a moment.
However, a camelbak like mine would be getting rather warm on a
pushy, especially given they ride better by being drawn in snug. A 3L
camelbak like the blowfish would add another 4 kg (at least) to the
weight on your back. Mine is really a medium sized backpak with a
bladder in the front pocket. it keeps water cold/cool for about 3.5
hours, but adding ice when filling would extend this a lot longer.
I did look at some camelbaks the other day that were really just the
bladder with a protective cover. These would have to be a lot more
comfortable on a bike, as they let a lot more air circulate around
you. I'd thnk the 2L model of these ones would add 2.5kg of weight at
most. I'm actually thinking about one of these for cycling, myself.
Most of the later ones also have the high-vis strips down the back
which really stand out in any sort of light.
Cheers,
Rod.....Out Back