Watch Out-Jennifer Is Clipless!

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-01-2006, 08:22 PM

Welcome to the group and thank you for the tips. I too have Shimano pedals.

**Bicyclette** · 08-01-2006, 11:04 PM

Congratulations, Jennifer! I hope to read updates of your progress - I hope to go clipless in the not too distant future myself - I'm just a little intimidated by it right now

- Pat

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-02-2006, 07:44 AM

Pat, I too am intimidated, but I figure thousands of cyclists can do it, I too can learn.

**bikemad1** · 08-02-2006, 11:48 AM

Dr. Liz, I'm totally with you on your comments. I am just learning the whole clip out thing and trying not to panic. As for the water bottle thing...that's not even on the horizon yet!!!

**redhot3368** · 08-02-2006, 02:17 PM

Good luck Jennifer! You will LOVE being clipped in!
I also have the SPD pedals and my cleats are multi-directional, so I can get out of them at any angle...also I have the pedals set to the lowest tension, so thats it a lot easier to get out. Have you adjusted your tension?
Can't wait to hear about your adventures!
I am JUST learning the whole grab the water bottle without tipping over....dang ...that is not easy.

Have Fun!
Karen

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-02-2006, 02:44 PM

Thank you. I am still practicing, this heat wave is not helping. As for water bottles, I cannot drink and ride. I need to stop. I have not even tried to grab my water bottle and ride at the same time. So much to learn.

**redhot3368** · 08-02-2006, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3

Thank you. I am still practicing, this heat wave is not helping. As for water bottles, I cannot drink and ride. I need to stop. I have not even tried to grab my water bottle and ride at the same time. So much to learn.

Have you thought about using a Camelbak? I use one on my road bike....

**Kano** · 08-02-2006, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3

Thank you. I am still practicing, this heat wave is not helping. As for water bottles, I cannot drink and ride. I need to stop. I have not even tried to grab my water bottle and ride at the same time. So much to learn.

Jennifer -- CAMELBACK!!!!!

You just grab the "straw" that you always keep in "drink" position, suck away, then spit the straw out til next time!

Much better than trying to reach the water bottle! Of course, there's the squirting water on your head thing....

But then, I haven't seen it, but neighbor lady claims that there's a model with a squirter now? She said she didn't buy it, cuz she thought it sounded silly, but then everyone she's told that she saw it said, wow, cool! so now she's thinking about buying it after all!

Karen in Boise

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-02-2006, 03:07 PM

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...

**redhot3368** · 08-02-2006, 03:19 PM

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!

K

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-02-2006, 03:26 PM

I will try it out this weekend.

**Dr. Liz** · 08-02-2006, 06:36 PM

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.

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-02-2006, 06:52 PM

I shall be entering the ranks of dork then as well. Better than dehydration.

**Kano** · 08-02-2006, 09:17 PM

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.

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!

Karen in Boise, who's a hydrated dork on skis too!

**eclectic** · 08-02-2006, 09:35 PM

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!
eclectic

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