Santa Cruz Juliana - water bottle?

[Hound Dog]

Just saw your post. I ride a Julianna and almost never use a camelbak, I just don't like the way they feel. I use both bottle holders, the one on the bottom is where I keep the bottle I'm not currently drinking, either the full one or the empty one. When the top one is empty I switch the two and wipe off the one that was on the bottom. Works great for me. I did an endurance event Saturday and was very happy to not carry a camelbak for close to 9 hours. Most of the front of the pack people didn't. I carry my tire changing essentials in an under the seat pack and anything else I need in my shirt pockets.

hummmm my Juliana only has the 'bolts' for a water bottle holder on the bottom tube and I'm not certain there is room for a bottle on the top. I have a size small frame??? How did you mount the bottle on the top tube? Sounds like you have a nice set up.... what type of pack do you have under the seat?

For commuting to work and longer rides where I'll need to carry more items I just ordered an Ergon pack. The weight is supposed to sit on the hips and not the shoulders. Check out the info and video....

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/backpacks/bd1.html