Camelbak or clone usable for the Triathlon
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Triguy98 posted 3 years ago.
Camelbacks are fairly unaerodynamic. I LOVE mine on my MTB and find it completely indispensable, but on the tri bike, I use a PD Aerodrink and bottle rack. The drink is even more convenient than a camelback, tho you do have to refill it every 15-20 miles depending on your hyrdation needs. I have never ran with a camelback and wouldnt want to, the vast majority of races should have aid stations on the course, some off both gatorade and water, others just water. If youre just in it for the fun, sure why not, but if ya wanna get even remotely competitive leave the bag home.
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MichaelJohn654 posted 3 years ago.
i agree with triguy...i would look into the PD aerodrink or the podium quest aerodrink....i use the podium quest and got the new caps (now i have very minimal splashing). it holds two drinks, so you can have your carb drink and water. its a total of 50 ounces.
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trigirl97 posted 3 years ago.
I know it may not be very aerodynamic, sexy, sleek or whatever, but I used a Camelback during my half-IM. I had trained with it so that's what I was used to. I have the basic, classic model so it isn't as heavy as the Rouge or backpack models.
I find the Camelback to be much easier to deal with and basically reminds me to drink. I don't have to worry about manuevering the bike, while refilling bottles, etc. I do use an electrolyte drink and put that in a cage-mounted bottle.
I tried running with the Camelback several years ago, and that was a mistake. It's way too bulky. Instead I bought a fuel belt with multiple (from 2-6) 6 oz. bottles. I have the 6 - 6oz belt. I LOVE IT! I can put my electrolyte drink in 4 of the bottles and water in the other two. Then I refill the water on the run.
I'm one of those who likes to be self sufficient during a race. I don't rely on the race organizers for anything but water. I guess I'm just a control freak but it gives me peace of mind to know I have everything I need and everything I've trained with.
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christri25 posted 3 years ago.
camelbak 's sre NOT HOT .... ! LOL
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trainDaBrain posted 3 years ago.
I run, bike, and have even done an open water swim once with my camelbac. My personal recommendation: don't swim with it. Especially in ocean water. That thing started smelling like some dead sea creature. It was disgusting.
Anyway, just did a race this weekend in San Francisco where nearly everyone was racing with a camelbac.
I would argue the aerodynamics tho. Strategy, equipment, and aerodynamics will always come 2nd to nutrition and proper hydration. If you're just starting out, and all you have in your garage is a camelbac, then use it. You can always check out the other options when your family starts asking what they should get you for your birthday :)
My dilemma is what to do when my 100oz bladder is empty in the middle of an ironman. I'm afraid I'm going to have to use an alternative!
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Triguy98 posted 3 years ago.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/waterbottles.html
Just for the argument of aerodynamics ;)
But yeah, as I said, they have there uses, just not at the competitive level.
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trainDaBrain posted 3 years ago.
That's an interesting article. Looks like you lose 3 minutes of time using the Hydropack versus a profile bottle, when your average speed is 30mph. I'm never going to go that fast, call me a pessimist ;) But I'll take the minute and a half -to two minute loss if I go my average speed of (as I pad my averages... ) of around 20-21 mph during races, if it means I can easily stay hydrated.
Interesting that the Hydropack did better than the behind the seat bottles. :D
Go camelbac!
It might be interesting to post a poll on people's preference for water storage on the bike.
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wookumus posted 3 years ago.
If you want a seriously handly water system that holds 2 quarts and is quite aerodynamic, check out neverreach.com. My boyfriend and I both have them and can't imagine ever using water bottles again...
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Jeyradan posted 3 years ago.
I used a Camelbak (okay, a MEC clone) during a race... it was okay, but I didn't keep doing it; prefer the standard bottle system. That's not to say I wouldn't, though - I've found another MEC clone that they don't make anymore that's incredibly aerodynamic (unfortunately, only holds 1 litre) and that I'd race with any day of the year. Now to get a hold of one.
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unccgrad00 posted 3 years ago.
The one thing not being talked about is the fact that you have a bag that (aero or not) is sitting on your back with the sun hitting it and if it is a very warm and humid day like it is in the south you lose an amount of hydration that you would otherwise not lose and it can sometimes cause hot spots on the shoulders and back that you have to deal with once off the bike. Therefore, I would be against using the camelback. This is coming from experience just during an international distance.
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rbreddin75 posted 3 years ago.
Michael McCormack has a different view..
I read this article and It really made me think about hydrating myself and the way I look at nutrition overall..and how that plays in to individual performance on race day (ever wonder why you do so well in practice/training, but you always bonk out on raceday??)
It really does make sense(his theory), but I can see how an amateur can mess up when trying to modify their fuel burning efficiency...
read on, it is a great article...
http://vnews.ironmanlive.com/vnews/tipoweek/1117723748
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cmm92614 posted 3 years ago.
podium-quest? no at least 80 bucks more to have a jug on the back of your bike
if you do half-irons i would reccomend using a aerodrink(10$}
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Action posted 3 years ago.
Using a Camelbak is like shaving your legs, if you shave your legs I bet you wouldnt be caught dead with a Camelbak, I wear one in the IM, and dont shave my legs. This has just given me a great vision ! This year during the bike, instead of counting the number of participants I pass on the big hills, think I will keep track of the number of Camelbak users with shaved legs vs. non shaved, and since I am not "even remotely competitive" I will have nothing better to do anyway. If you want to wear a Camelbak, wear one. If you are sensitive about what others might think, dont wear a Camelbak. I think over time you will find that you really dont need one unless the distance is IM or a 1/2 IM on a hot day.
Hello,
Just tried a camelbak hydratation system during my morning bike ride.
For me, It really makes a difference because not having to reach for the bottle on the bike's frame I can drink every 20 minutes or so :)
Thus my question: I would like to know if some people have been using this kind of device on a Triathlon (1/4 IM to 1/2 IM distance) and if they encountered difficulties during the run leg with it or if they have been using it only for the bike leg.
Any pro/cons welcome
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