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...
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08-02-2006, 02:07 PM #1
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08-02-2006, 02:19 PM #2
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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 #3
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I will try it out this weekend.
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08-02-2006, 05:36 PM #4
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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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08-02-2006, 05:52 PM #5
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I shall be entering the ranks of dork then as well. Better than dehydration.
Jennifer
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08-02-2006, 08:17 PM #6
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Dr. Liz -- it's a pretty good SKI accessory too, as long as you don't let my husband close the thing for you -- I had a NASTY experience on the lift one day that resulted in a mighty chilly butt! Good thing it was a pretty warm ski day, and my wicking clothes wicked that stuff right out!
Originally Posted by Dr. Liz
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.
Karen in Boise, who's a hydrated dork on skis too!
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08-02-2006, 08:35 PM #7
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I'm a dork too
I got a camelback this season also, I use it for fresh COLD water and put additional water in my bottles sometimes mixed w/ a little powerade if it is going to be a long ride. I drink way more water when I have the camelback on.
We are pretty (VERY) rural and depending on the route there is no place to stop to refill. One day I did drain a 1.5 litre camelback, and almost 2 16 oz water bottles
Some roadies just think being cool is way better than being smart (I don't get the grief though about the camelback like I do about the "trunk")
keep on pedalling!
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08-02-2006, 08:44 PM #8
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Hey, Jennifer, you're going to love clipless once you get the hang of it. Much more pedalling strength when you can pull as well as push the pedals. I've been riding clipless for three years and have not fallen once. I've had moments, but I always got my feet out in time. As others have said, have the LBS adjust the tension so you can get out easily (but not too easily--I hate the inadvertent clip-out!)
Another advantage of CamelBaks that I remembered on my 35 miler in 100 heat (I-am-dumb) the other day is this: A CamelBak filled 1st with ice, then water, stays cool for at least three hours. Put that on my back, and it's a cooling station on wheels (sort of). It helped a lot. The water bottles I had in cages were warm within 1/2 hr, even though I started out with ice in both (Gatorade in one, water in the other).Run like a dachshund! Ride like a superhero! Swim like a three-legged cat!
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