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As my Blur LT lacks a mounting point for a water bottle holder, I've had to lump my camelback around on most rides. But there's sometimes when I'd like to go on a shorter ride, and not have to carry the full camelback - I was thinking I could carry a water bottle in my jersey pocket.
Most of the bottles I have are probably too large for a jersey pocket, so was wondering if anyone has any ideas on one that is a better size?
Why not just smaller bottles (30cl?) from the newsagent/supermarket then refill them afterwards?
I've put a camelbak podium bottle into my jersey pocket, for winter rides when my winter bike only had one bottle cage. And I was far too lazy to fit another. I was using it as my main bottle too, the secondary bottle was the one on the bike, as the cage that was on there held onto bottles like a vice, you needed like two hands to get one out.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/camelbak-podium-710ml-water-bottle/
Most of the bottles I have are probably too large for a jersey pocket
Did you actually try? Or was it easier to start a thread then grab a bottle and a jersey? 😀
A carton or two of OJ.?
have you tried the bottle mounts that fasten to the seatpost?
bontrager saddle bottle cage:
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issue with saddle mount off road is getting off the back of the saddle.
I do it a lot in summer (one on frame, one in pocket) - more comfy than a Camelbak. Can be a bit irritating on rough stuff when it's full (and I imagine would be a problem on a baggy jersey), but obviously it gets lighter as you go on!
Never had a problem with standard bottles (I use Spesh ones) being too big, don't tend to use bigger than a 500ml one though.
Carrying a bottle on an MTB is fine...but remember to get one with a cap over the mouthpiece, or expect problems after a muddy ride.
PaulD
How about a [url= http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=12832 ]Platypus soft bottle[/url]? Would be comfier than a bottle I reckon.
Edit - out of stock there but I'm sure it wouldn't take long to find one.
How about a roll up water bottle
http://www.proadventure.co.uk/acatalog/Source_hydration_liquitainer_roll_up_water_bottle.html
agreed, only use it for long distance xc rides, they've rattled loose on fast bumpy descents.issue with saddle mount off road is getting off the back of the saddle.
How about this
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Another option: Charlie the BM has a [url=www.charliethebikemonger.com/king-cage-top-cap-cage-mount-2587-p.asp]top cap cage mount[/url].
(Hate having pockets bulging with gear)
Depending on how short the ride is(1 hour) sometimes i hydrate a hour or so before my ride, usually pee then drink half a pint of water/juice and that will do me until i get home, though i suppose if it was a warmer day then perhaps that would not work for some people...
But mounting a bottle on some bikes can be a pain....
I sometimes finish a ride buying a Prosecco and stuffing that in the jersey pocket. Hic!
seat post mount clamps? My bro-in-law carries a botle in his jersey, it's a small bike bottle, similar size to a kids bottle
500ml bottles in jersey pockets worked OK for me on the odd occasion I've tried, as long as the jersey isn't too baggy.
Cue someone posting a picture of a TdF domestique with a dozen bottles stuffed down his jersey...
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I used to use a bottle on shorter rides but it invariably got covered on muddy rides. Now I use a CamelBak FlashFlo hydration bumbag. It works really well and you have room for a few bits and pieces like mobile phone, wallet etc.
http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Packs/2012-FlashFlo-LR.aspx
I take a 750ml bottle in my centre pocket on every road ride i go on. Good for 35 miles, fill up at a cafe on club runs.
I take a 750ml bottle in my centre pocket on every road ride i go on. Good for 35 miles, fill up at a cafe on club runs.
What's wrong with the bottle cages?
I can't get away with less than a 750ml bottle an hour on a hot day, I've tried. I can just about get a 2 hour ride in with one bottle if I'm fully hydrated (crystal clear piss) then drink as much water as is comofortable before I set off. No idea how you heroes manage these epics on barely more than a can of coke. 35-40 road miles would be my limit before taking a 2nd bottle.
What's wrong with the bottle cages?
+1
Would rather have bottles on frame.
In winter I can do 45 miles (commute) on half a bottle. In summer I tend to drink a bit more, and I know I don't drink enough, but half a bottle an hour is generally fine.
I've always hated anything in the rear pocket of roady tops, small stuff jiggles about, open elasticated lycra doesn't ever feel secure enough for anything important and anything heavy tugs on the neck of the jersey.. eeewewww!!!!
Hate camelbacks too and I even have a bottlecage mounted on my DH bike so I'm pretty sure you'll be able to fit one to a Blur.
Wow!! you average 45mph for the hour, pity the olympics is in not held the winter 😉In winter I can do 45 miles (commute) on half a bottle. In summer I tend to drink a bit more, and I know I don't drink enough, but half a bottle an hour is generally fine.
What's wrong with the bottle cages?
Track frame ain't got no bottle mounts
Most of you sound like your bot getting enough liquid in. I had a really small camelback with .5l bladder fitted really well and felt like nothing. Also room for tool and keys. Think it was from their running section.
Track frame ain't got no bottle mounts
Oh - hark at you and your first-world-hipster angst.
Wow!! you average 45mph for the hour, pity the olympics is in not held the winter
You getting desperate, or illiterate? Pretty clear I'd say. 🙄
Track frame ain't got no bottle mounts
Plenty of companies do zip tie bottle mounts if you've just got round tubes.
You can use zip ties to attach some bottle cages, I know my blackburn has some slots to allow this (put a bit of scratch protection down before you attach it) and use several zip ties just in case one or more let go...
The other thing I've got is a bum bag type thingy intended for holding a water bottle a sort of holster thing sits ok hanging off your arse with a 500 or 750ml bottle...
a bottle in your jersey is always a bit uncomfortable and tends to pull it back, and takes up the space you might want to use for tubes/pumps/multi tools....
Oh - hark at you and your first-world-hipster angst
U wot m8?
Plenty of companies do zip tie bottle mounts if you've just got round tubes.
Had one old my old frame, it rattled and scratched the frame to buggery. I'm happy with the bottle in jersey solution. I'd get a saddle mounted cage but I use a saddlebag
Could go for the ultimate hipster jubilee clip mounts though I suppose?
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Don't bother if < hour
I'd get a saddle mounted cage but I use a saddlebag
😆 at "cool" track bike with saddle bag
Who said I was cool?
I assumed there was some reason for riding a track bike on the road, and couldn't think of any other obvious reasons.
Assume makes an ASS of U and ME. Don't do it again.