Guides
AeroGeek’s Hydration Guide – An Introduction
AeroGeek’s Hydration Guide – Between the Arms
AeroGeek’s Hydration Guide – Rear Carriers
Award Winners
XLAB – Gorilla Cage
| Company | XLAB |
| Product | Gorilla Cage |
| WebSite | http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/rear-accessories/gorilla.html |
| Details | A light-weight (39g) cage that will never launch a bottle on you. |
| Likes | In thousands of miles of riding it has never launched a bottle. Comes in four colors so you should find an option to match your ride. |
| Dislikes | It’s not cheap, and when you typically need to buy a pair of them, price can become a factor. |
| Articles | AeroGeek’s Hydration Guide – Rear Carriers – here |
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Reviews
HydraPak Gel-Bot
| Company | HydraPak |
| Product | Gel-Bot |
| WebSite | http://www.hydrapak.com/gel-bot/ |
| Details | A bottle that combines the ability to hold liquid and gel in a single product. |
| Likes | Allows those new to the sport to get used to consuming gels. |
| Dislikes | It is not for everyone, especially those that are looking to handle multiple gels. |
| Articles | Review – here |
Inviscid Design – SpeedFil A2
| Company | Inviscid Design |
| Product | SpeedFil A2 |
| WebSite | http://www.invisciddesign.com/A2.htm |
| Details | The first horizantal BTA system |
| Likes | A completely configurable system that is easy to use and refill. Multiple ways to make it your own perfect solution |
| Dislikes | It has a tendency to leak, and doesn’t come with a mount |
| Articles | Review – here |
Profile Design – AeroHC
| Company | Profile Design |
| Product | Aero HC |
| WebSite | http://www.profile-design.com/profile-design/products/hydration/all-hydration/aero-hc-system.html |
| Details | A complete 2nd generation horizontal BTA system that includes a mount, bottle, and space for the computer |
| Likes | When the fit is right, it is an easy to use BTA system that is easy to drink from, refill, and never launched on us. |
| Dislikes | It’s not for everyone, especially those with shorter forearms. |
| Articles | First Ride – here Final Thoughts – here |
Torhans – Aero20/Aero30
| Company | Torhans |
| Product | Aero20/Aero30 |
| WebSite | http://www.torhans.com/index.html#Anchor-AERO-49575 |
| Details | A hydration solution designed in the wind tunnel |
| Likes | Took a great concept (the Profile Design Aerodrink) and redesigned it in the wind tunnel. |
| Dislikes | Has a tendency to leak |
| Articles | First Ride – here Final Thoughts – here |
XLAB – Aero Cage Optimizer
| Company | XLAB |
| Product | Aero Cage Optimizer |
| WebSite | http://www.xlab-usa.com/aero-cage-optimizer.html |
| Details | Allows you to position a bottle cage where you want it, not where the frame manufacturer forced you to |
| Likes | Allows that extra bit of adjustability to make a good setup into a great setup. |
| Dislikes | Bit heavy, a version in carbon fiber would be welcome. |
| Articles | First Ride – here Final Thoughts – here |
XLAB – Aero TT
| Company | XLAB |
| Product | Aero TT |
| WebSite | http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/frame-cages/aero-tt.html |
| Details | A bottle designed to be downtube mounted without causing additional drag. |
| Likes | Allows you to carry a full 20 oz. of liquid on the frame with virtually no effect on aerodynamics. |
| Dislikes | Can be tough to grab from its cage at full speed due to the shape of the bottle. |
| Articles | First Ride – here Final Thoughts – here |
XLAB – Torpedo Mount + Cage
| Company | XLAB |
| Product | Torpedo Mount + Cage |
| WebSite | http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/aerobar-systems/torpedo-mount.html http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/aerobar-systems/torpedo-cage.html |
| Details | A BTA mount and cage designed to be simple, effective and fast |
| Likes | Easy to use and setup and also allows you to easily use bottles grabbed from aid stations. |
| Dislikes | A little intimidating for first time riders who may have trouble drinking from a bottle in the aero position. |
| Articles | First Ride – here Final Thoughts – here |
XLAB – Wings
| Company | XLAB |
| Product | Delta Wing\Turbo Wing\Carbon Wing |
| WebSite | http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/rear-systems/delta-wing.html http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/rear-systems/turbo-wing.html http://www.xlab-usa.com/products/rear-systems/carbon-wing.html |
| Details | A complete lineup of rear hydration solutions that should meet every athlete’s needs. |
| Likes | From a single bottle minimalist solution, to the kitchen sink carry all option, XLABs has you covered. |
| Dislikes | Can get pricey, specifically the multi bottle carbon solutions. |
| Articles | Guide – here |