Santa Cruz Juliana - water bottle?

[kenyonchris]

My SO is a semi-professional road cyclist, he carries all his stuff in his jersey pockets, including an extra water bottle, when riding on the road. He has decided to take up mountain biking on the side, bought a friend's 10 year old Specialized, and decided to meet me at our nearest trail. When I pulled up, I couldn't help but laugh...he had all his road gear on, sunglasses, arm warmers (with sponsor information on it), spandex, and, of course, all his gear in his jersey pocket, including water bottle. As we went down the trail, and he found that the wind on a trail is not usually a factor, off went the arm warmers. The shade made the sunglasses unnecessary. And not a mile into the trail, out popped the water bottle. I thought it was cute, and I tease him about it.
I use the Camelbak smallest women's model...anything bigger hurts my back. Here in Texas hot is the norm, and I don't have any problem being any hotter than I already am. There is no room on my Specialized for a bottle cage, so Camelbak it is.
On my RB I have two Arundel cages. WAY worth the $40.00 per cage.

[Aggie_Ama]

Chris- How funny. DH races Mountain and all the racers wear lycra.

I agree, when it is 90-100 degrees carrying a camelbak doesn't make me any hotter! Having 96 oz of water though does mean I don't pass out from dehydration.

[fatbottomedgurl]

Behind the saddle holder not a good idea because that's where you want to be when riding a steep descent.

Camelbacks are ideal because we tend to carry more stuff. You have to be completely self sufficient- tubes, pumps, tools, first aid, snacks, sleeping bag...just kidding.

[Red Rock]

This is not meant to sidetrack the original question...but...

Is there really much difference between the Camelback LUKE and the MULE? Does anyone know?

Red Rock

[Aggie_Ama]

I think the LUXE may be what they are now calling the women's M.U.L.E. I got it on sale last summer and have been pleased (hint- REI likes to put this Camelbak on sale). The straps are narrower than the MULE my husband has, maybe the whole product is narrower but they both hold 100 oz. This one has nicer straps than his MULE but his is a couple years old. FWIW- it doesn't look like they have changed the men's straps but maybe they have. Otherwise I say storage is identical- both have a ton! Basically, they are the same product but the LUXE is cut for narrower shoulders and maybe a shorter torso. I really wish the REI site showed the vent/padded back. I am sure you can find that if you looked. This is similar to mine, just a darker brown now.


http://www.rei.com/product/779957

[Red Rock]

Thanks Aggie- I have the MULE and have never tried on the the LUXE. I have a Cambelbak collection and if I purchased this one for women, I think my DH would faint entirely. Perhaps I should at least check it out. If the other works, I could put the MULE up for sale.

Red Rock

[jesvetmed]

Aggie: Just re-read this thread.... and low and behold, I have an REI dividend and a 20% off any one item coupon to spend. HMMMM.... brings that down to just about nothing! And nothing is my favorite price!
THANKS for the reminder and great idea!
Jes