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  • Raman Singh
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    26/10/2007 at 7:01 am
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    #2243

    Hi all,I recently purchased a Rally 2 Pro suit but unfortunately no BMW bladders are available yet so I am lookingfor a substitute. Has anyone used a bladder in their jacket from any one of the other ranges i.e Camelbak, Keno etc?CheersErrol

    Dave Morris
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    30/10/2007 at 9:10 am
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    #8615

    yipi use me cycle one in me Hein Gerricke gearjust go to ya local camping type mountaineering shop and zay will him zim :mrgreen:

    Raman Singh
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    02/11/2007 at 8:20 pm
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    #8616

    Thanks Steve.So far I have had a look at the Camelbak bladder (filler too bulky to fit inside jacket on top of armour) HydraPak bladder (tube fitting looked too flimsy) and settled on purchasing a Kona backpack which looks to be both more sturdy and less bulky.However it was so messy trying to insert the bladder before or after filling that I have reverted to just using the bladder in the backpack!CheersErrol

    Dave Ross
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    03/11/2007 at 1:49 am
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    #8617

    We have one of those camelback bladders. I went back to a water bottle, because every time I use it, I get a mouthful of dust, followed by warm water. I can see how they would be useful during a race or in situations where you just can't afford to stop much.

    Anonymous
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    03/11/2007 at 2:00 am
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    #8618

    I have done the same and gone back to a bottle as well. The bladder gets bloody heavy on the back after awhile plus a month full of dirt and hot water is horrible. 🙄

    Dave Morris
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    06/11/2007 at 7:01 am
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    #8619

    a little hint for wot i used to do with me bladder. half fill with water and then blow up bladder. put in freezer on its back. freeze and then fill next morning before ride with water. would last for 6 hrs as ice cold water. oh so nice :mrgreen:

    Dave Ross
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    06/11/2007 at 7:06 am
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    #8620

    We're talking about the first bit that heats up in the hose. Once you get past that it's fine.

    Anonymous
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    16/11/2007 at 2:48 am
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    #8621

    yipPlease enlighten:  What is a bladder in a jacket for?  There must be subscribers other than me who haven't a clue what you're on about!  Please be gentle with your replies.

    Murray
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    16/11/2007 at 4:37 am
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    #8622

    Heard of a Camelback? Same deal. Bladder sits in a rear pocket in your jacket, just holds water to drink by way of a tube up into your helmet. Means you don't dehydrate and you don't have to stop every five minutes to get your water bottle out. Especially useful for adventure riding when it's hot and the trails are a bit gnarly, really saps your energy on a big bike. Most hold a couple of litres, my camelback is a pack with a 3 litre bladder and includes small pockets for chocolate bars, tyre repair kit and the rest of the paraphenailia you'd associate with a gravel ride. Like Alex says, it's the tube where the water gets warm after a while, I usually drain it for a couple of seconds by oinching the mouthpiece (usually in the face of the guy who is behind me  :-D) and there's no problem after that.Hope that's enlightening.

    Dave Ross
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    16/11/2007 at 5:35 am
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    #8623

    I usually drain it for a couple of seconds by oinching the mouthpiece (usually in the face of the guy who is behind me  :-D) and there's no problem after that.Hope that's enlightening.

    Hmm, why didn't I think of this :-). I must give it another go.

    Richard Kuysten
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    16/11/2007 at 7:11 am
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    #8624

    I haven't ever used mine on the bike but regularly use it on longer paddles  When you're thirsty even a mouthfull of warm water is good but there are options such as putting a couple of squirts of lime juice or some other flavour in if you don't like plain old water.Malcolm

    Raman Singh
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    16/11/2007 at 8:48 pm
    Post count: 7
    #8625

    Heard of a Camelback? Same deal. Bladder sits in a rear pocket in your jacket, just holds water to drink by way of a tube up into your helmet. Means you don't dehydrate and you don't have to stop every five minutes to get your water bottle out. Especially useful for adventure riding when it's hot and the trails are a bit gnarly, really saps your energy on a big bike. Most hold a couple of litres, my camelback is a pack with a 3 litre bladder and includes small pockets for chocolate bars, tyre repair kit and the rest of the paraphenailia you'd associate with a gravel ride. Like Alex says, it's the tube where the water gets warm after a while, I usually drain it for a couple of seconds by oinching the mouthpiece (usually in the face of the guy who is behind me  :-D) and there's no problem after that.Hope that's enlightening.

    Hi NZGSer,Does that mean that you use the Camelbak in it's backpack or do you use the bladder in the jacket?

    Murray
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    17/11/2007 at 8:23 pm
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    #8626

    Hi NZGSer,Does that mean that you use the Camelbak in it's backpack or do you use the bladder in the jacket?

    Both - depends on the nature and length of the ride

    honeybear.2399
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    18/11/2007 at 8:19 am
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    #8627

    Like Alex says, it's the tube where the water gets warm after a while, I usually drain it for a couple of seconds by oinching the mouthpiece (usually in the face of the guy who is behind me  :-D) and there's no problem after that.Hope that's enlightening.

    It maybe a problem and enlighting for the guy behind you. 👿  Phil

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