I’m hoping one of you fine ppl can help me understand why this is such a terrible idea! :laughing: I have never seen this done, so there must be a reason!! Doing a longer [for me] Swim - Bike; 58km, in 25 - 40 C super humid weather. I will almost certainly kill 1.5 - 2L… and finish super thristy…e…

Name: The wildest bike at Unbound Gravel: Chase Wark's modified Lauf Seigla
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Description: I haven’t watched this yet, but bladder setup on frame again for UG this year. [The wildest bike at Unbound Gravel: Chase Wark's modified Lauf Seigla]

No time to search & link, but Camelbak already sells one version. And IIRC, it was last year where someone notable did Unbound and got lots of press for their DIY top tube hydration approach. Definitely been done in other examples to be found.

@MikeMckinney that is a decent idea, and I appreciate it! I think, just for me, I’d find it uncomfortable, and while I agree; ya, filling in that “chest - arms gap” would help out, I think it would just be a sweaty disgusting mess… like, I’ll take the aero hit, for the extra ventilation & cooling!! …

Yeah that makes sense. Alternative, big frame bag that is used for bike packing, stick a bladder in there and use some gorilla tape/zip ties to get the hose up by your hands. Some Triathlete use earth magnets on the aero bars to keep the hose tidy.

@mcneese.chad cool, thanks! Appreciate knowing it’s been done successfully, and I’m not just out of my gourd! :laughing: Will probably start working on slapping one together then.

[image] MikeMckinney: consider wearing a a camelback on your chest? under your jersey. Actually I think wearing a hydration pack has showed aero benefits. The hump is more aero than a flat back. [image] Hydration Pack or Feed Zones, Which is More Aerodynamic? Does skipping the ai…

Still searching for the DIY, but here is the Camelbak. [image] https://www.camelbak.com/shop/packs/bike/m.u.l.e.-frame-pack-with-quick-stow-2l-bike-reservoir/CB-2957001000.html ETA: I guess it was longer ago than I realized (2021). [image] Five of the best gravel bikes from Unbound 2021 | Bik…

[image] Chris1982: There are systems for sale that sit at your bottom bracket and the tube runs up, but they are: 1 - Very fixed, and won’t fit lots of frames, mine included. 2 - One million dollars. I figure I can MacGyver one together in a narrow, low profile top tube bag, with a Platypus bl…

Orr Cycling sells a frame hydration pack that still leaves room for small bottles (probably want side-loading cages, though). 1.5 L [image] Frame Bag Hydro Weatherproof frame bag designed to store your gear in the main triangle for low center of gravity and more natural bike handling. …

[image] Outpost Frame Bag Medium Check out Blackburn's Outpost Medium Bike Frame Bag designed to keep you organized while staying focused on the road ahead. Shop online today. [image] Amazon.com : Platypus Hoser Ultralight Taste-Free Water Reservoir …

@mcneese.chad @rkoswald @ChefAcB thanks a ton all, really appreciate all the info and direct product recommendations!! :slightly_smiling_face: Def trying to stick to the “ghetto” route; super low cost. That Platy Hoser was exactly what I had in mind, in a 2L; had one in the past for hiking. Then ju…

I haven’t watched this yet, but bladder setup on frame again for UG this year. [The wildest bike at Unbound Gravel: Chase Wark's modified Lauf Seigla]

Why am I stupid?! : ) - Hydro bladder in 2L, narrow top tube bag for high vol. aero sipping?

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I haven’t watched this yet, but bladder setup on frame again for UG this year.

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Why am I stupid?! : ) - Hydro bladder in 2L, narrow top tube bag for high vol. aero sipping?

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