Good luck Jennifer! You will LOVE being clipped in!
I also have the SPD pedals and my cleats are multi-directional, so I can get out of them at any angle...also I have the pedals set to the lowest tension, so thats it a lot easier to get out. Have you adjusted your tension?
Can't wait to hear about your adventures!
I am JUST learning the whole grab the water bottle without tipping over....dang ...that is not easy.
Have Fun!
Karen
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08-02-2006, 01:17 PM #1
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Spd's and Water Bottles!
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08-02-2006, 01:44 PM #2
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Thank you. I am still practicing, this heat wave is not helping. As for water bottles, I cannot drink and ride. I need to stop. I have not even tried to grab my water bottle and ride at the same time. So much to learn.
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08-02-2006, 02:00 PM #3
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Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
Have you thought about using a Camelbak? I use one on my road bike....
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08-02-2006, 02:02 PM #4
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Jennifer -- CAMELBACK!!!!! Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
You just grab the "straw" that you always keep in "drink" position, suck away, then spit the straw out til next time!
Much better than trying to reach the water bottle! Of course, there's the squirting water on your head thing....
But then, I haven't seen it, but neighbor lady claims that there's a model with a squirter now? She said she didn't buy it, cuz she thought it sounded silly, but then everyone she's told that she saw it said, wow, cool! so now she's thinking about buying it after all!
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08-02-2006, 02:07 PM #5
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Karen,
I recently purchased a CamelBak (Charm)-Nashbar, on sale and a free cleaning kit and free shipping, but have not used it yet. I get dehydrated really easily, so I thought it would be a good way to go. I have no clue why I have not used it...Jennifer
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08-02-2006, 02:19 PM #6
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The Camelbak is GREAT!
The camelbak is GREAT! You will love it!!
I have two for my road bike.
I still use the waterbottle for Cytomax or extra water!
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08-02-2006, 02:26 PM #7
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I will try it out this weekend.
Jennifer
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08-02-2006, 05:36 PM #8
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Just used my Camelbak for the first time today. Oh wow. Why didn't I do this sooner? DH wasn't thrilled, because he didn't have to stop for me to drink, and it was So Easy!!!! Water. On demand. What a novelty!
I may look like a bit of a dork (most of the roadies around here are 'too cool' for a Camelbak), but I'm a hydrated dork with a happy husband. For that, I can live with being a dork! Best. Cycling. Accessory. Ever.
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