anyone use a camelbak...? which one
ok i know most roadies dont use a camelbak, but i use one all the time on the mountain bike and the sweaty back bit doesnt really bother me.
I want to use one on the road bike as its easier to use for drinking when doing big climbs..and there are lots of those here in the lakes!! Plus i often find i dont drink enough wheh using bottles. I have been using a North Face Hammerhead that i use on the MTB, but i want something without the cargo carrying space, so just after a nice comapct one. Seen the Camelbak Classic which looks ok just wondered if any other reccomendations.
I want to use one on the road bike as its easier to use for drinking when doing big climbs..and there are lots of those here in the lakes!! Plus i often find i dont drink enough wheh using bottles. I have been using a North Face Hammerhead that i use on the MTB, but i want something without the cargo carrying space, so just after a nice comapct one. Seen the Camelbak Classic which looks ok just wondered if any other reccomendations.
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I know you've said you're used to one on the MTB, but he correct answer is none. It really is preferable to use bottles on the road - you just need to get used to them - sounds like you've not had a lot of practice if you're struggling on the climbs which is one of the easiest times to drink. You might not mind a sweaty back, but surely you wouldn't choose to have one? FWIW I normally use a bladder on my MTB, so am pretty used to it, but never use one on the road..
If you really do have a problem drinking then get http://www.fredbakercycles.co.uk/Produc ... goryID/110 and a bracket to fit it to normal handlebars.0 -
I have the Camelback classic. It's the only one I've ever owned... Well, truth be told I did by a second one when the 1st wore out. I only use it for MTB or if I'm doing a super-long road ride in an Australian summer when I need 3L of H²O.
It's great! It hasn't let me down yet... keeps my water cold & has enough storage for a few cards, money tools + phone and even an energy bar or two. On the outside, you have the elastic cord which can hold some tubes + arm/leg warmers if absolutely necessary.
I wouldn't use it on big climbs or road riding (at least in Tenerife) because I prefer all the weight to be on the bike (including tools + tubes + CO² + cylinders) and I don't actually need more than 1.5L of water. For me here, it's better to stop, refuel my 500 or 750ml bottles and carry on since I know where all the stops are.
Yes I prefer to use bottles where possible, just because they're a bit more convenient. If you stop you don't have to put this thing on your back all the time unlike with MTBing. My MTB frame doesn't even support bottles! :shock:0
