Anyone know where I can get a spare bite-valve for a Source hydration pack? Or even the tube and valve. Neither Wiggle nor Chain Reaction seem to sell them, JE James have the packs but can't get spares and I've tried 4 outdoor shops and 3 bike shops. Camelback ones are too small.
Ta
That's a pain - I always used to get my spares from Wiggle.
A quick google came up with these guys at the top of the list:
http://www.ryedalerambler.com/product/516/Source_Spare_Z_Bite_Valve
Source bite valves are cack. When mine died (actually I persisted with the POS putting up with a wet leg from the steady dripping for about 6 months, why? WHY!) I replaced it with a Camleback Big Bite valve
[url= http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=5270 ]Big Bite[/url]
I managed to get it onto the source tube with just a tiny bit of bodging (I had to sacrifice about 5mm of tube). Then you have the best of both worlds, the Source hydration bag and Camelback valve.
That sounds like a plan. I love the Source bladder but the valve is a bit leaky, even though I do like having a cover for it
Will the big Bite work with a Camelback valve lock?
Will the big Bite work with a Camelback valve lock?
Dunno
I've managed to bite holes into two Source valves now so I'm looking to replace with something different too.
Got a Big Bite valve in my Source bladder. Works a treat and no leaks after a long weekend of hard Lakes riding. Whoo hoo!
should be able to fit any valve in as long as the tubing is a similar size