Gravel...water bottles?
06-07-18, 08:36 AM
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just tried my Camelbak Chase vest yesterday, and was very impressed. i HATE wearing anything on my back when I ride, but heard good things about how comfortable the Chase was for a 3 hour gravel ride.
I got it for the rides where the 2 bottles on my frame are not enough, and am sold.
I have ridden with other Camelbak backpacks before (small and large), and gotta say the Chase is fundamentally different - access to jersey pockets is unhindered, ventilation is good, and the fit didn't bother me at all (and I am super fussy about things like that).
just another option.
I got it for the rides where the 2 bottles on my frame are not enough, and am sold.
I have ridden with other Camelbak backpacks before (small and large), and gotta say the Chase is fundamentally different - access to jersey pockets is unhindered, ventilation is good, and the fit didn't bother me at all (and I am super fussy about things like that).
just another option.
06-07-18, 08:54 PM
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It's always dust for me. If I'm riding i suck it up...literally, i guess.
if in off the bike, i wipe off the mouthpiece.
Not much thought beyond that.
if in off the bike, i wipe off the mouthpiece.
Not much thought beyond that.
06-08-18, 11:11 AM
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I use an Osprey Raptor 10 no matter what I’m riding. Keeps the water ice cold and is easy to drink especially with the magnet that keeps the tube on the sternum strap. I’ve been riding with a backpack for so long I don’t even notice it.
06-08-18, 03:09 PM
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This solves it for me. But yeah, was about to order a couple caps but the shipping on a $6 item makes it kinda silly. Will just spring for a full bottle or two.
06-13-18, 02:03 AM
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I also have a cage mount on my handlebars for a bottle which I use most of the time and is plenty enough for shorter mid week rides.
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06-15-18, 07:28 PM
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just tried my Camelbak Chase vest yesterday, and was very impressed. i HATE wearing anything on my back when I ride, but heard good things about how comfortable the Chase was for a 3 hour gravel ride.
I got it for the rides where the 2 bottles on my frame are not enough, and am sold.
I have ridden with other Camelbak backpacks before (small and large), and gotta say the Chase is fundamentally different - access to jersey pockets is unhindered, ventilation is good, and the fit didn't bother me at all (and I am super fussy about things like that).
just another option.
I got it for the rides where the 2 bottles on my frame are not enough, and am sold.
I have ridden with other Camelbak backpacks before (small and large), and gotta say the Chase is fundamentally different - access to jersey pockets is unhindered, ventilation is good, and the fit didn't bother me at all (and I am super fussy about things like that).
just another option.
06-17-18, 04:25 PM
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I use a velo-orange Mojave water bottle holder that holds a 32 oz or a 48 oz Nalgene bottle, I have to screw off a lid but I would rather do that than suck in some cowpie dust from the road.
https://velo-orange.com/products/mojave-cage
https://velo-orange.com/products/mojave-cage
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06-23-18, 01:10 AM
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I just swap lids around for the cleanest one - works for me!
06-26-18, 02:49 PM
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I know you don't want anything on your back, but I've yet to find anything that works better for me on a rough gravel event than a Camelbak. Frame packs can sometimes put a lot of wear and tear on your bike's paint, which bothers me. Maybe try a hydration hipack? I know serious gravel racers who swear by them.
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