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31/01/2009 12:11:06 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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does anyone have any tips on keeping bidons etc cold when the weather is warm? I`ve considered getting an insulated camelbak or something similar
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31/01/2009 10:45:56 PM
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Cos
Posts 30
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I have seen a rider with two SS Thermos's, but the bottles were very loose in AL cages and were making a hell of a clatter.
I guess they will keep fluids cool for hours but I don't know how well they'll go in direct sunlight.
I actually have one that fits my carbon cage ok, but not as tight as I would like. I may give it a go on my morning ride tomorrow. Draw back is its tricky to drink from and it only holds 500ml.
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1/02/2009 12:15:51 AM
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Michael Warner
Posts 122
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I know someone who has bought insulated bottles in the US, but I haven't seen them here. A short-term
trick is to 3/4 fill the bottle, freeze it overnight and top it up with fluid before leaving.
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1/02/2009 7:42:57 AM
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No Chain
Posts 31
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I wonder, if a rider could get through a ride puncture free, if a bidon could be invented which could be instantly chilled by firing a spare C02 canister through some kind of 'internal fin' or 'piping/tubing' set up? Remember me to whoever gets rich patenting this!
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2/02/2009 10:13:54 AM
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Jeff Marsland
Posts 20
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I commute about 40km each day and I've been riding home when the temp has been 45 deg. This may not suit the normal "training ride" but here's what I do.
I carry a total of 4 bidons that I keep in the fridge at work. When I leave, I put 1 in the cage and the other 3 I carry in my back pack. In there they're insulated a bit by the bag and the clothes that I'm bringing home. I just replace the bidon each time I run out. I know if you're on a training ride it's a pain to stop and also a bit of a drag carrying a back pack with a couple of kilos of water. However, in extreme temperatures, I think you need to adapt a bit.
The last bidon of water is still cool when I get it out after about 50 minutes.
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2/02/2009 8:13:13 PM
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Nick Muir
Posts 23
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http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/src/froogle/product-Elite-Elite-Nanogelite-4-Hour-Thermal-Squeezable-Drinks-Bottle-14986.htm
These insulated bottles by Elite should be available in Australia somewhere, i could do with some to prevent my drinks from freezing solid during a ride !
edited by Nick Muir on 2/02/2009
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3/02/2009 7:55:52 AM
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Jeff Marsland
Posts 20
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Yes, Nick. We in the Colonies have the exact opposite problem this time of the year......
After an hour of riding, the bidon is just ready to make a NICE HOT CUP OF TEA.
Keep Warm!!
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14/04/2009 6:31:21 PM
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bert heathwood
Posts 4
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Camelbak insulated bottles are now available in Australia. Hassle your local Camelbak dealer.
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15/04/2009 10:59:12 AM
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ANDREW ROWLING
Posts 3
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I would rather carry the backpack with anything up to 5 litres of water, and make sure the nearest tap is within an hours riding.
I cannot see how 2 500ml bottles are going to replace lost fluids, maybe on a ride to the city to Glenelg and back.
It took half a litre of water just to surf the net his morning.
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15/04/2009 8:05:51 PM
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Daniel Shaw
Posts 8
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1L of fluid should cover 1hr of exercise so 30-40km unless it is stupidly hot.
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15/04/2009 8:16:16 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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some of the camelbak products you can geto/s look very cool.The slipstream team use them to great effect in time trials etc
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