Can't say where I came across this "VelEau installation," but I thought it was worth sharing. The hydration system is being tested by a few riders in training and you may catch a few of them in action at the upcoming BC Bike race. I'd look in Sue's direction...
The seat pack supposedly can hold up to 40 oz. The mouthpiece is on a retractable cord that will pull it back into place when finished drinking. The rest is up to you to try and decipher...
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3 years ago
Manufacturer is here: http://www.veleau.com/ |
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3 years ago
i think one good huck would snap that 40 ouncer off the seat, or worse - snap the post ... but just my opinion. |
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3 years ago
Who is the manufacturer, or, even better, do you have a link to the manufacturer's site? |
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3 years ago
This almost seems like a case of reinventing the wheel. I feel like the difference in motions from using a hydration pack to this system is negligible at best, and that the issues of being slightly off-balance (one hand on bar) for either system are similar. Also, in the case you are in a longer event (or a really hot day), I would still prefer picking up and dropping off bottles over removing a reservoir from a seat bag to refill/replace. If the system is capable of removing the tubing from the reservoir (like Dakine), this is less of an issue, but still adds a few extra steps in the refilling process. I'll be interested to see what other riders have to say about it, but I remain skeptical. |
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3 years ago
From the company... |
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COMING AND GOING: Sycamore Race Report BLOG 3 months ago by Truong-An Thai |
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Feedback on National Championships BLOG 9 months ago by bigb |
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Feedback on National Championships BLOG 9 months ago by bigb |
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Feedback on National Championships BLOG 9 months ago by bigb |
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I recently had the opportunity to demo one of these VelEau systems at Mountain Bike Oregon in Oakridge, OR. I must say I was skeptical at first because my CamelBak was serving me well, but I never liked having that hot, sweaty pack on my person. The VelEau is well engineered with a cool tube routing and management system, bomber rachet strap (like those on Side shoes), room for tools, easy to clean, etc. I thought it would be in the way on steep technical descents but it really wasn't..I just straddle it as if it was an extension of my seat. The VelEau guys call it the 'back seat'. I keep seeing more and more of these at mtb races and on touring bikes so it must be catching on. I'm seriously considering adding one to my quiver, esp for those 2-3 hour rides, races, or touring.