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Nov 29, 2023 at 8:06 comment added ojs For round versus oval, I have the feeling that the option to get water bottles from neutral service is more important than the small aero benefit
Nov 29, 2023 at 7:36 comment added ojs I'd like to see how swapping a full hydration backpack from team car during a race would work.
Nov 29, 2023 at 6:24 comment added Vladimir F Героям слава Also, while UCI requires carrying bottles on the inside of the frame, mounting points on the outside are common. They will just remain unused in a UCI-sanctioned race.
Nov 29, 2023 at 6:05 comment added Vladimir F Героям слава But even major brands asdociated with pro cycling, like Elite, do make bigger bidons. I have both 750 and 950 ml from the same series by them. The latter is obviously quite long, so more awkward to use in small frames, but they are available.
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