What's the lick these days? I need a pack for a six hour race loop. I used to used a Camelback Octane LR but ripped it to shreds. I'm happy to use my pockets and 1 frame mounted bottle, just want that bit extra hydration and food, plus a waste strap.
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[url= https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/uswe_disposable_bladder_with_bite_valve_and_hose_kit-ID_70381 ]how about something like this[/url] in an appropriate jersey pocket?
i just use
http://www.camelbak.com/en/International/Sports-Recreation/Packs/Hydrobak.aspx
if i have too
but try and avoid using anything as i hate all packs.
No feed stations to refill a double bottle setup?
6hrs is into 3l bladder territory which tend to come in larger, heavier packs.
Camelbak did do the 'velobak'/'racebak' baselayers with an integrated 2L bladder but I think they binned the concept due to poor sales...
I like the camelbak rogue.
1.5 litres I think ,quick feed stop fill up..,no waist strap though,never needed it .
Little table with multiple bottles
No feed stations to refill a double bottle setup?
No, ive 4 races which are approx 75k loops from start to finish. Its alsomfaster not tomstopmat fed stations 🙂
The 1.5l rogue is fine to race with, pair with a 750ml bottle and your sorted? Probably not in midsummer though
I have one of these and wouldn't change it for nothing
+1 camelbak rogue....no waist strap, but generally the smaller packs don't.
Camelbak Racebak, be a pain to refill, but gives you 2l on yourself, plus bottles on the bike
Scott MTB Marathons?
or a RaceFace Stash Tank
https://www.raceface.com/products/details/stash-mens-tank
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Yes Scott MTB Marathons. I might just get a Camebak Hydrobak - 160g empty, leaves pockets free as ill need to be wearing Team Colours. On sale everywhere. £40 ish.
Or i could cut the frayed torn bits of my Octane as i cant use the pocket anyway. That still leaves the larger internal pocket for tool and tube, 2l and sternum pockets for gels. £0.
For the Scott Marathons it's faster to just take a decent sized bottle and refill it at the feed stations, time lost is peanuts compared to lugging around 3kg of water from the start.
I agree with tomh above.
I did pretty much the full series of those marathons in 2011 using a camelbak approach, and with that experience I decided not to do it again!
2x750ml bottles and carry sachets of your favourite energy drink. You'll only need to stop at 1 feed station - will cost you 2 mins tops. Carrying 2-3kg extra weight on your back from the start of the race will cost you more than that in fatigue.
I spotted that dirty rider thanks.
Two bottles. Ok. Carbon HT or Anthem? Looks ok for the HT which is the faster bike for me being 5lbs lighter. I rode the gorrick 6h on it so I can cope with the time.
They're not races you know.... 😉
For me they are mostly HT courses, but can be a bit hairy in places.
Hairy? In what way?
In a you're happily bimbling along a fire road and then arrow points left straight down a vertical scree slope which you surf down with saddle thumping you in ribs trying to steer just enough to avoid the 3 people that have fallen off in front of you.
The problem is stuff like that only popped up a couple of times per course - totally not worth factoring into bike choice, but not really fun to ride with a steep HA and skinny tyres.
Need one of these
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