Really, really dumb water bottle question...
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2014-12-17 2:32 PM |
30 Kings Mountain, North Carolina | Subject: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I'm almost embarrassed to ask. Er, well, whatever. So I went for my second bike ride today. Almost threw up again (woohoo!). At least today I had real cycling shorts so it didn't look like I had ambushed a real bike rider and run off with his bike. I have a Camelbak Podium Chill water bottle (two actually) - and my dumb question is: am I supposed to suck the water out or squeeze the water out? The later seems to work better, but I don't want to fatigue crack my bottle. Stop laughing. At least I didn't title the post: "Should I suck or squeeze?" Probably end up getting banned with that title.. Thanks for the answer to his pressing dilemma. (Don't Google it..your results will be eye popping)... BeachAV8R |
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2014-12-17 2:37 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
Champion 7542 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I don't have experience with that specific water bottle, but Camelback should have a decent warranty. If you squeeze and squeeze and crack it, get them to replace it and then quit squeezing it. |
2014-12-17 2:40 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... It's easier to squeeze the bottle. When you're riding (or racing), it can be a pain to try to suck water from a bottle. If you're riding hard, it can interfere with breathing... You may want to look at a hydration system (i use the torhans aero 30) that sits between your aero bars. The straw sticks straight in your face. Good luck! |
2014-12-17 2:47 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
New user 327 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I have a number of those water bottles, and I always squeeze to get water. I checked on their website and they list both methods, plus Camelbak claims to have a life time warranty. I think the water bottle will get nasty in other ways long before the plastic fatigues and cracks. PS you should have gone with your first choice for the post title. |
2014-12-17 3:07 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
1632 , Kronobergs lan | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I was gonna say something about sucking while riding but then I thought better not. Anyway I would say squeeze, like a previous poster said, sucking could interfere with breathing. |
2014-12-17 3:11 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Okay, I haven't really thought of it, but I'm sitting at my desk trying to imagine drinking water from my bike and I think I always squeeze. |
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2014-12-17 3:12 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Squeeze! I assume those are just insulated bottles which are more difficult to squeeze then a regular bottle. I just use regular bottle most of the time and replace them when they get beat up, they usually last a couple years and only cost $5-$10. The insulated bottle I only use on hot summer days or dead of winter when I don't want the water to freeze. FYI The other heading would have gotten you 100 responses in less than an hour |
2014-12-17 3:18 PM in reply to: mike761 |
New user 327 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Originally posted by mike761 Squeeze! I assume those are just insulated bottles which are more difficult to squeeze then a regular bottle The Podiums are very easy to squeeze, insulated or not. I love this bottle. I've given the rest of my bottles away, because I can't use them after using the Camelbak ones. |
2014-12-17 4:34 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
225 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I've always been a squeezer. I also really love the camelbak bottles. |
2014-12-17 5:29 PM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
Regular 606 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Originally posted by BeachAV8R So I went for my second bike ride today. Almost threw up again (woohoo!). Uhh, what? Maxxed out efforts are fun and all, but puking is not a good indicator of a quality ride. |
2014-12-17 7:13 PM in reply to: #5075387 |
Member 76 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I always squeeze the bottles and don't think they will crack. I do have a potentially related problem with these bottles though. The liquid often squirts out from around the threads when I squeeze the bottle. Sometimes more hits my jersey than my mouth. It is really annoying. I think it was caused by over tightening. In any case, it happens with all of those bottles I have. |
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2014-12-17 9:09 PM in reply to: TurtleMan77 |
80 naperville, Illinois | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Originally posted by TurtleMan77 I always squeeze the bottles and don't think they will crack. I do have a potentially related problem with these bottles though. The liquid often squirts out from around the threads when I squeeze the bottle. Sometimes more hits my jersey than my mouth. It is really annoying. I think it was caused by over tightening. In any case, it happens with all of those bottles I have. have you been putting your bottles in the dish washer? If so, it is likely the reason it comes out the sides. If not, you must squeeze really hard. |
2014-12-17 9:12 PM in reply to: Raansnel |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... There are no dumb water bottle questions.......only dumb water bottles. |
2014-12-18 6:16 AM in reply to: #5075450 |
Member 76 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I never put them in the dishwasher. I just attributed the problem to over tightening. |
2014-12-18 6:35 AM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
Master 8247 Eugene, Oregon | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Squeeze. The only tiime you need to suck is with an aerobottle (a bottle mounted between the aerobars that comes with a plastic straw). Connecting with the straw is a bit of a maneuver until one gets used to it but the effort is no different from sipping a soft drink from a straw. The "suck" issue is one reason I don't like training with a Camelback pouch, even though it would be an easy way to carry more water on long rides. I find it hard to get the water out even on an easy ride or hike, much less when racing or doing a hard tempo ride. Anyhow, the Camelback and Polar-type bottles are pretty sturdy. I've hever had one crack, even after a couple years of use. Had a few that ejected from my bike after hitting bumps and rolled across the road; the only casualty was one that was then hit by a gravel truck. |
2014-12-18 7:23 AM in reply to: BeachAV8R |
Veteran 444 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I actually do a bit of a combination of "squeeze and suck." Isn't that a killer visual? Most of my bottles are the insulated type and crazy hard to squeeze with one hand while steering the bike, but the way the mouthpiece is formed, if I try to get water just by sucking on it I end up getting more air than water. It's annoying. So I give the bottle as much of a squeeze as I can along with trying to suck a little. Usually I end up with a mouthful of half air, half water and water down my jersey and legs from the bottle leaking. Needless to say, I'm not a huge fan of the particular brand of bottle I seem to accumulate. My favorite are some cheapo bottles I got in the goodie bag at a mountain bike race, super thin so squeezing is easy. |
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2014-12-18 10:47 AM in reply to: #5075496 |
225 | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Im surptised how many people have a hard time squeezing insulated bottles. I dont find much difference between the teo camelbak ones |
2014-12-18 11:18 AM in reply to: bigevilgrape |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I also find it easier to squeeze. Any drinking seems to mess up my breathing and heartrate but squeezing gets it done quicker. As a "dumb" side note, how do you close the valve? I used to push the bottle against my teeth to click it shut but got my tongue stuck in it once. Now I bump the top against my chest to close. |
2014-12-18 11:28 AM in reply to: TurtleMan77 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Originally posted by TurtleMan77 I never put them in the dishwasher. I just attributed the problem to over tightening. This happens to me too. |
2014-12-18 12:05 PM in reply to: jeng |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... I'm a squeezer. Sucking, while breathing hard, makes me almost pass out... Man, people could really run with that quote. |
2014-12-18 12:07 PM in reply to: popsracer |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Originally posted by popsracer I also find it easier to squeeze. Any drinking seems to mess up my breathing and heartrate but squeezing gets it done quicker. As a "dumb" side note, how do you close the valve? I used to push the bottle against my teeth to click it shut but got my tongue stuck in it once. Now I bump the top against my chest to close. I bump it against the back/side of my leg on the way back down to the down tube (on the roadie). |
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2014-12-18 2:15 PM in reply to: bigevilgrape |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... My favorite Camelbak bottle has the twist closure. So I guess I twist and squeeze |
2014-12-19 6:51 AM in reply to: popsracer |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Originally posted by popsracer I also find it easier to squeeze. Any drinking seems to mess up my breathing and heartrate but squeezing gets it done quicker. As a "dumb" side note, how do you close the valve? I used to push the bottle against my teeth to click it shut but got my tongue stuck in it once. Now I bump the top against my chest to close. Once I open it I don't close it again, unless I'm on my MTB then I close it to keep the mud out. Note: I don't use a regular bottle between the aerobars. |
2014-12-20 12:36 AM in reply to: dfroelich |
30 Kings Mountain, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Really, really dumb water bottle question... Originally posted by dfroelich Originally posted by BeachAV8R So I went for my second bike ride today. Almost threw up again (woohoo!). Uhh, what? Maxxed out efforts are fun and all, but puking is not a good indicator of a quality ride. Actually, I'd point out that puking isn't a good indicator of quality health either.. And the verdict seems to be (mostly)..squeeze! Thanks.. BeachAV8R |
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