Electrolyte replacement?

[ny biker]

I'm fine with just water on rides under two hours.

[westtexas]

I'm fine with just water on rides under two hours.

Agreed. And then some salty snacks at home after But I also generally ride in a fasted state, so maybe I'm weird.

[chatnoire]

I always do electroytes, but we are riding 2+ hours in extreme heat. I've been doing some kind of elec replacement if I sweat at all, usually on rides over an hour. I love the shot bloks, and also the advocate rehydrate, in the powder form. I don't love gels.

[Owlie]

I'm okay with just water and shot blocks up to about 30 miles in 85-degree temps. In weather that's any hotter (or more humid) than that, yes, I take some kind of electrolyte replacement with me beyond whatever's in the shot blocks

[Crankin]

I also use Nuun for rides over 1.5 hours, supplemented by Shot Blocks on hard, hot, or long rides. I no longer use any sports drinks, after using Accelerade or Gatorade for years. I don't want the calories or sugar. I keep a tube of Nuun tablets and a pack of Shot Blocks in the bag on both of my bikes. I've had to give one or both to other riders more than once, because they were unprepared, started bonking, etc.

[Catrin]

I use Hammer Heed for rides over 1.5 hours, or for rides over an hour if it is over 85 degrees or so. I always have shot blocks with me just in case - for rides over 2.5 hours I have Accelerade. Nutrition and electrolyte replacement is a never ending balancing act that changes with the seasons and our bodies.

I've been experimenting with something called Salt Stick. Electrolytes in capsule form, and I think my body likes it better than Endurolytes. I forget to take them though, so it is better for me to have it in liquid form.

I wish I could stomach Nuun....it would be nice to at least have some when I get home after a hot ride but I can't tolerate it for some reason.

[e3rdpower]

Agreed on Nuun if you are looking for electrolytes only. Zym is very similar. As far as an electrolyte/carb combo, I like First Nutrition EFS the best. It has a higher Na+/K+ amount than many others I've seen. There's also always the DIY route.

Here in FL, where you sweat just walking out the door, I always use electrolytes for rides >1 hr, and electrolytes and carbs > 90 min.