Santa Cruz Juliana - water bottle?

[Aggie_Ama]

Jes- Watch for the Mule or other women's made to go on sale at REI (which they often do). I find my women's mule so much better made than DH's men's mule from two seasons ago. The straps are way nicer and his doesn't have the padding vents which I stand by my statement help!

DH has that Profile thing for long road rides where water is limited and we have bounced bottles out on the road, I wouldn't think it would work at all on the trail.

[bouncybouncy]

I highly recommend the women's style packs! Especially if you are at a disadvantage with height. I have used the under-bike bottle cage but only for extra water I use while stopped and have the ability to wipe the top before eating mud (some of my rides can be up to 8 hours with no water supply) If you have the right cage it will stay just fine and not get in your way...just me I tried to hit it on logs many times!!!

I would NOT use a behind the seat cage on a mtbike if you plan on going down hill at any time...gets in your way when you are "getting behind the saddle" to avoid "going over the bars". I do know of a few guys who have them but their seat posts are so long that the bottle sits well below the seat.

Another option used quite a bit around here is a bottle in the jersey pocket...

[Aggie_Ama]

Another option used quite a bit around here is a bottle in the jersey pocket...

DH does this for racing. One in the cage, one in the pocket.

[Hound Dog]

Thanks for all of the suggestions!

The Wingnut looks very interesting, but living in Canada it would cost too much by the time I added in shipping, duty, taxes etc.

I have thought about the bottles behind the seat, and I 'think' it would work. We ride mainly double track, forest service roads and any steep downhills we get off the bike. We prefer riding uphill to downhill. I like the look of the Profile RM System Jesvetmed suggested. Our rides are usually 2-6 hours depending on the day of the week. The longer rides I would have to carry more than 2 bottles for sure if the weather is hot.

This forum is great! Thanks again for all of your suggestions.

[Aggie_Ama]

I like the look of the Profile RM System Jesvetmed suggested. Our rides are usually 2-6 hours depending on the day of the week.

My husband has this on his road bike and the bottles do not stay secure on smooth pavement. It isn't all the time but when they are empty he has had problems losing them. They are really popular among the triathletes so maybe he just got a faulty one but you might be hopping off to chase bottles if you mount this system. You might have to be sure you have a really tight fitting bottle? It seems like certain ones fly right out when they are empty. I have not found this product to be worth the $50 (US) price tag.