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Old 05-21-10, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by v70cat
How do you get them in the little packages?
https://cgi.ebay.com/FuelBelt-6-Ounce...item2a06d40a6f

I usually carry about and 2oz for a 40 mile ride. I take a quick swig a few minutes before the ride, and try to get some 2-3 times in the ride.
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Old 05-21-10, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kudude
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don't have the time is a cop out. Just say it sounds like too much hassle for you. It takes 10 minutes to make what hammer sells for $25 out of $5 worth of material. If you ever cook, throw an extra pot on.
It's not just a matter of making something that does the job. You get convenient packaging (for storage, transport, use, consistent portioning) as well as something that tastes decent. Earlier today, I ordered 2 boxes of gel. Shipping weight was almost 10 lbs. They'll get it to my house on Mon. I paid less than $50 including shipping. Not having to deal with that much mess is well worth what I paid IMO.
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Originally Posted by banerjek
It's not just a matter of making something that does the job. You get convenient packaging (for storage, transport, use, consistent portioning) as well as something that tastes decent. Earlier today, I ordered 2 boxes of gel. Shipping weight was almost 10 lbs. They'll get it to my house on Mon. I paid less than $50 including shipping. Not having to deal with that much mess is well worth what I paid IMO.
This is a valid argument.

"I don't have time" isn't.
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Old 05-21-10, 05:03 PM
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carb boom is what I like. A ton of retailers have them such as...

https://www.epwrshop.com/Carb-Boom-En...4-Pak-p33.html
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Old 05-21-10, 08:03 PM
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Is anyone else using e-gels?
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I just put in an order at Hammer for a bottle of gel and some heed. I tried the 15% referral from several people on here but none of the numbers would work, so I ordered it anyway.

I hope the gel is as good as the GU Roctane gel. that stuff is totally awesome!!
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Old 05-22-10, 10:50 AM
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I haven't heard of e-gel until this thread. Except for a couple of postings, it seems this company is relatively unknown. I was going to order from them, but with no very little e-gel commentary, perhaps I should stay with well known brands such as Hammer.
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Old 05-22-10, 12:14 PM
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