Other things going on

[esmerel]

Originally published at Esmerel's blabber space. You can comment here or there.

C had a birthday. R is growing, though we'd like him to grow a bit faster. And maybe heavier :) I'm working. I've learned a lot of new things. I've also had a few issues just trying to keep myself in gear. Could be better, could be worse.

C and I started taking a kung fu

Comments

[tashabear]

re water: Why not get a Camelbak?

Congrats on the first stripe! On to many more!

[esmerel]

I think a camelbak would potentially be useful if we get more serious/are biking longer than a couple of miles. Right now I'm not sure the expense is reasonable for the amount of time I'd put into cleaning/using it.

C was totally excited to get her stripe, too. I'm pretty proud of her. Now we're working on the next one, yup! :)

[zdashamber]

If your bike has holes where a bottle rack could go, I could give you my bottle rack... I've never figured out how one is supposed to drink while riding, and besides, I put a wire basket on the back for transporting things, and a cupholder on the handlebars for coffee, so I'm covered. :D

[esmerel]

yeah, no holes for where one would go, hence my dilemna! THe cupholder I tried doesn't fit either, but jen had some other suggestions and I asked the bike manufacturer too so I'm sure I'll find something.

bottle cages

[jendaviswilson]

Camelbaks are great for mountain bikes, where a regular bottle would shake out. But I hate the sweaty back and the cleaning hassle.

Seat mount bottle cage:
http://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Slipstream-Under-Bottle-Silver/dp/B004XMHV94/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1336511942&sr=1-3

Handlebar bottle cage:
http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Handlebar-Mount-Bottle-Cage/dp/B000AP0ABO/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1336511670&sr=1-3

Asdjustable--clamp it where you want and buy a regular cage.
http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-CageMount-Bicycle-Handlebar-Seatpost/dp/B005HM9MXC/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1

Re: bottle cages

[esmerel]

Hey, those are totally handy! The clamp REI had was too small, but I'll defintely look at the other ones, thanks!

Re: bottle cages

[jendaviswilson]

Or if you are looking for something else, google "bottle cage" and wherever you want to put it. If there is one thing that is over-gadgeted, it is bikes.