Bidon carrying solutions on Suspension MTB

[Ridgeway]

Even my lingo gives me a away as a roadie.....

So where on earth do a put a bidon on this:

Tried the seat post on both sides but not quite enough space finally.

Can only imagine on the top tube up close towards the headset ?

Just can't see me using a "rucksack".....

 

[Ming the Merciless]

You don’t you have a small rucksack and hydration bladder

 

[Ridgeway]

Struggling with that idea to be honest, not sure why as that seems to be the common solution.

I am just being a roadie drama queen and should just get on with it

 

[Drago]

Camebak. Anywhere on the frame is liable to get the bottle smegged with nasties anyway if youre going off road.

 

[Spiderweb]

As @Drago mentioned, if you ride trails on an MTB then Camelbak is the way to go.

 

[Ridgeway]

The smallest Camelbak i've seen so far is the Hydrobak with 1.5ltrs capacity, does look nice and small and maybe something i could get on with.....

 

[Spiderweb]

The smallest Camelbak i've seen so far is the Hydrobak with 1.5ltrs capacity, does look nice and small and maybe something i could get on with.....

I have a Camelbak Mule, it has a bit of extra storage space for spare tube, CO2, Multitool, waterproof etc. etc.

 

[ChrisEyles]

A water bottle holder on the frame will get covered in shite and the bottle will likely fall out when you land a jump or bomb a downhill at some point.

Take a proper size backpack and you can take a Thermos of tea and a proper packed lunch - nothing better on an epic ride exploring the countryside. It's mountain biking, you're supposed to enjoy it, not look all serious faces like the tdf guys

 

[ChrisEyles]

Nice bike though! Enjoy

 

[Ridgeway]

OK Camelbak ordered, i truly have gone over to the dark side now

Next i'll be dressing like a Snowboarder

 

[Ridgeway]

Nice bike though! Enjoy

Thanks, it ticked a lot of boxes and was a really decent price so i couldn't resist. More than good enough for my abilities, hopefully i'll improve this Winter.

 

[MasterDabber]

The smallest Camelbak i've seen so far is the Hydrobak with 1.5ltrs capacity, does look nice and small and maybe something i could get on with.....

I came across to the darkside from the road about a year ago and quickly decided after looking at the state of my bike and myself that there was no way I was going to use a bidon with all the crap over everything. I went the Osprey route. An excellent bit of kit.

 

[fossyant]

Struggling with that idea to be honest, not sure why as that seems to be the common solution.

I am just being a roadie drama queen and should just get on with it

You are. Get on with it.

Camelbak is the answer. I use a bottle for short rides under 90 minutes. Over that I'll want a bit more drink,. Still use the camelbak all times as have tubes, multi tool, pump, waterproof spare gels/breakfast bar - just in case - remember you aren't near shops or can 'coast' to one).

 

[iluvmybike]

I won't put a drinks bottle on a mtb full stop - they get covered in all sorts of cacky stuff - mud, animal poo etc and become a health liability. The hydration packs are neat and light so you don't notice them

 

[Ridgeway]

You are. Get on with it.

Camelbak is the answer. I use a bottle for short rides under 90 minutes. Over that I'll want a bit more drink,. Still use the camelbak all times as have tubes, multi tool, pump, waterproof spare gels/breakfast bar - just in case - remember you aren't near shops or can 'coast' to one).

Micro (teeny weeny) Camelbak on it's way, that's still 1.5ltrs though and still enough space for a toothpick.