Easiest hydration set up to use?

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2012-02-03 11:31 AM

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Subject: Easiest hydration set up to use?

Hi, I am wondering what the easiest hydration set up to use is.  Those front mount ones with the straws look good.  I have a road bike with no tri mods, so can I bolt on aeros with a water bottle? 

I am terrible about hydration and I'm looking for something that's pretty in my face so I will drink.  (I often on the weekends get busy and realize at 4 PM I feel like crap because I've only had a cup of coffee.)  I'm not concerned about aerodynamics, just having water in my face.

2012-02-03 11:39 AM
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Subject: RE: Easiest hydration set up to use?
Another option to consider may be something like the Speedfil where you can use existing frame mounts with just the drinking tube running up near your face.
2012-02-03 11:42 AM
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Profile aerodrink is really easy to mount w/ aerobars.
2012-02-03 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Easiest hydration set up to use?

x2  Suer easy to install with aerobars.  Not the BEST for wind drag considerations but with that straw right there in front of you, it is EASY to stay hyrdrated.  The PD Aerodrink is also easy to refill on long races as there is a spout on top where you can stick a water bottle into.  I used this setup in my HIM last summer, the volunteers handed me a water bottle, I squeezed the entire contents of the bottle into my Aerodrink before passing the last volunteer.

There was a study done some time ago (results posted on a BT thread or two) that showed the torpedo mounted water bottle that had a straw connected to the bottom of it, so you wouldn't have to pick up the bottle etc.

2012-02-03 2:09 PM
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I've really liked the convenience of the original Speedfil, and it's worked well for me.  I'm thinking it's not very aero, so looking to change, but I have to say it is a darn good way to drink during a race or training.  I like how I can fill it up on the fly.
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