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Storage dilemma for tri bike
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 2010-10-31 4:52 PM |
New user  28  Tampa |  Subject: Storage dilemma for tri bikeHi! I have a 2010 Specialized Transition Comp. I am having a slight dilemma trying to store things for training rides and will also have the issue when I begin racing over an oly distance (first 70.3 will be next year.) I prefer to have nothing in between my tri bars, so I chose to go with the Xlab Sonic Wing rear hydration and it came with a storage bag. Well, the way that I like my bottle cages angled causes the storage bag to droop and sit way too low, which I imagine negates much of the aerodynamic benefits. On race day, I can simply velcro the tube to the cage because I already have the nut that stores the two CO2 and adapter, but for training, I like to have more "stuff". Lets put it this way, I can't pack a suitcase for three nights under fifty pounds! lol! Must have been a boyscout in a previous life or something.  A bento box doesn't work too well on my bike because of the way the gear/brake cables enter into the top tube. I am going to try to attach pics...haven't quite figured that part out yet. Thanks for any suggestions/help! Jen |
| 2010-10-31 4:53 PM in reply to: #3187542 |
New user 28 Tampa | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike |
| 2010-11-01 8:28 AM in reply to: #3187547 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike When I rode the transition, I reversed the bento box and attached it to the seatpost/top tube. |
| 2010-11-01 9:53 AM in reply to: #3187542 |
Champion 9407  Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike TriJC - 2010-10-31 6:52 PM but for training, I like to have more "stuff". If it is just for training you need to carry more stuff, why not use your jersey pockets? Shane |
| 2010-11-01 10:15 AM in reply to: #3188460 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike I'm thinking about getting one of these for next season. http://www.mywedgie.com/ Storage box, water bottle holder and aero. |
| 2010-11-01 6:08 PM in reply to: #3187542 |
Master 1517  Raleigh | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike I tape my nutrition to my top tube in overlapping style, Aerobottle on the front, bottle exchanges in the rear As for the turbo wing, I put my straps in the rear and wedge the Co2 beside it:  |
| 2010-11-07 1:43 PM in reply to: #3188531 |
New user 28 Tampa | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike The Wedgie looks like a great solution. You think it's be hard to get to the water bottle at that angle without looking down? Also, I see that it adhere's with double sided tape? Do they make something to remove that stuff without damage to your bike in the event you wanted to change it eventually? hmmmmmm |
| 2010-11-08 8:17 AM in reply to: #3188531 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike dalessit - 2010-11-01 10:15 AM I'm thinking about getting one of these for next season. http://www.mywedgie.com/ Storage box, water bottle holder and aero. I was waiting for Lego to chime in on this one but I think that their representation of how airflow goes over a bike is not at all accurate. Interested to see if it would in fact work on any bike out there. |
| 2010-11-08 9:06 AM in reply to: #3187542 |
Extreme Veteran 577 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike well if you put a bottle cage in the front you could always use an empty bottle to store stuff in..thats what I am doing for IMAZ..front aero bar double wide aerobottle. two cages up front and hydrotail in back. Im particularly slow on the bike but this way I can carry about 5hrs worth and use one cage with an empty bottle to bring my kitchen sink..if you know what I mean!  |
| 2010-11-08 11:31 AM in reply to: #3187542 |
Champion 4835 Eat Cheese or Die | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike I used an empty bottle to store my crap for IMWI. But I have two cages on the bike plus two on the back so I had room to spare an bottle for sherpa duty. |
| 2010-11-09 7:03 PM in reply to: #3199474 |
New user 4 | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike Hi TriJC, The Wedgie uses an automotive grade 2 way tape, but it is the medium strength and designed not to harm paint. This was a key point when we did our field testing, because the paint used on carbon fiber bicycle frames is softer than what is used on metal frames. So far I've installed/removed the Wedgie 8 times on my own bike this summer without any problems. Best regards and fast times, Tom www.myWedgie.com |
| 2010-11-09 7:39 PM in reply to: #3200199 |
New user 4 | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike Hi jhouse4, We had A2 Wind tunnels design the test protocol and conduct the testing. To assure indepentent testing (and no tampering), we were not allowed in the wind tunnel (we could watch the testing on a TV monitor). You can see the air flow and review the results: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coUFBidpBT8 Key to the testing was to find and report the results through the different Yaw angles (cross winds). We designed the Wedgie to fit as many bicycle frames as possible (focusing on the tri-bike geometry), and tested it on 27 different makes and models. If you would like to check the fit, we've designed a "Fit Kit" which is a paper version of the Wedgie's tool box that we can send you. The paper "Fit Kit" allows for easy/inexpensive shipping. Best regards and fast times, Tom www.myWedgie.com |
| 2010-11-12 9:17 PM in reply to: #3187542 |
| Expert 615 Brisbane | Subject: RE: Storage dilemma for tri bike Do what most women do when they need cr4p stored, give it to someone else to carry. Hope my wife doesn't read this. |
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