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| General Discussion | Triathlon Talk » Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position |
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 2012-05-14 7:36 PM |
Veteran  358   CT |  Subject: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero positionNew to a tri bike this season. My water set up (at least this year) is a water bottle on the down tube and the other between the bars torpedo style. I don't want to go with the profile bottle w/ straw or any of the other options. Happy with the current setup. However, in order to drink I sit up and I am no longer in the aero position. Is it possible to drink from this setup and stay aero? Not sure how I feel about going one handed on the tri bars, however, if it is possible I will start practicing. Thoughts or tips will be appreciated. Thanks! |
| 2012-05-14 8:52 PM in reply to: #4209636 |
Champion 7370  Columbia, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position Yes, it is possible, and quite easy with a little practice. |
| 2012-05-14 9:25 PM in reply to: #4209636 |
Champion 9372 The Rock | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position Yes...it's possible, just practice. Also remember that bike handling is easier with speed. |
| 2012-05-14 9:32 PM in reply to: #4209636 |
Extreme Veteran 508 Northern WI | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position ctbrian - 2012-05-14 7:36 PM New to a tri bike this season. My water set up (at least this year) is a water bottle on the down tube and the other between the bars torpedo style. I don't want to go with the profile bottle w/ straw or any of the other options. Happy with the current setup. However, in order to drink I sit up and I am no longer in the aero position. Is it possible to drink from this setup and stay aero? Not sure how I feel about going one handed on the tri bars, however, if it is possible I will start practicing. Thoughts or tips will be appreciated. Thanks! Being a "Newbie" to a tribike myself, I found it rather difficult to try and steer with one hand and pull a bottle. I posted a short video on my method and I think it works pretty slick. Click the link below... http://www.weightliftingforlife.net/2012/05/inexpensive-tribike-water.html |
| 2012-05-14 9:54 PM in reply to: #4209636 |
| Master 4832 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position Yes it's entirely possible. Keep practicing. No need to get creative. |
| 2012-05-15 12:58 AM in reply to: #4209636 |
Champion 5773 Encino, CA Bronze member | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position Yes, as others have already said, certainly can be done. I only use traditional bottles and often stay in aero to drink (I don't know about anyone else, but I find it's easiest with the bottle held out to the side). However, when I'm also taking in nutrition (gels or blocks), I usually sit up until after I've followed them with a drink...I find it is easier to handle if I stay up for a minute or two afterwards. |
| 2012-05-15 5:36 AM in reply to: #4209636 |
Elite 2867 | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position Yes with practice but imop until you get real comfortable with it I would not sweat the temporary loss in aero unless those seconds will be the matter of getting a podium spot. |
| 2012-05-15 6:04 AM in reply to: #4209636 |
Pro 4455 Greater Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position Staying hydrated will increase your performance to the point where you will actually gain time from sitting up to drink versus staying in aero and not getting sufficient liquids. |
| 2012-05-15 9:31 AM in reply to: #4210001 |
Champion 7370 Columbia, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position audiojan - 2012-05-15 7:04 AM Staying hydrated will increase your performance to the point where you will actually gain time from sitting up to drink versus staying in aero and not getting sufficient liquids. OK, but what if he learns to drink while in aero? It really isn't that hard. |
| 2012-05-15 9:39 AM in reply to: #4209636 |
| Master 4832 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Drinking from regular ol' water bottles in aero position And in disclosure here, I may sit up to take in something at times, but it will be while going up a hill. Where aero isn't as much of an advantage. Otherwise, keep practicing on staying down. Like with so many other things, it becomes easier with practice over time. |
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