Camelback and bike chains?

[brute898]

Hi does anyone have a Camelback Classic 2.1L if anyone has one can you tell me if it has a pocket big enough to carry a wallet and car keys and maybe a couple of other little things?
Also how often should I be oiling my bike chain and what is the best way to clea it? One last thing does anyone know if you can get good quality colour chains, I am after a orange one? Thanks alot

[maxwolfie]

Didn't you ask this like 4 days ago?

Except you were after green, not orange

[brute898]

no that wasnt me mate

[maxwolfie]

:rolleyes:

Link 1 (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=122420)
Link 2 (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=122379)

[BM Epic]

no that wasnt me mateI just looked and it was you,except you didn't ask about the chain.:confused:
Try page 2 of these threads!

[maxwolfie]

I just looked and it was you,except you didn't ask about the chain.:confused:
Try page 2 of these threads!

My bad, it was this guy that was asking about the green chains here (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=122242&highlight=%22green+chain%22). So apologies to the OP - Your still a liar though! :p

[brute898]

That ok mate. yeh i was asking about the camelback but wasnt getting any answers. so can some one help me about the camelback and chain please?

[3viltoast3r]

I have a Camelback chaos and its pretty dam good. I can store 2.5L of water and i have 9.5L of storage space, Its small enough for all my tools/spares and also big enough to take on a day trip hiking + change of clothes for swimming.

Although because of the swimming i have to put something on the outside using the straps which is a really convenient feature. It means i can take shinnies and other stuff on the outside and i can also take a certain amount of cargo on the inside of the bag.

It fits my body well and has heaps of straps and stuff to stop loose bits hanging around and also you can tighten it up heaps without having to worry about straining the materials/zippers (you can even squeeze more in than you think is possible).

[warrior]

I have a camel back classic. The pocket is rather small and will only take your wallet and keys, nothing else. My advice would be to get one with a bit more storage space.

[BM Epic]

That ok mate. yeh i was asking about the camelback but wasnt getting any answers. so can some one help me about the camelback and chain please?O.k brute,
the chain i can't help,but the camelbak i can,the pack in question i have only glanced at so i won't comment,but as far as a bladder goes,depending on what sort of riding you do,i would be careful to get a bladder of at least 2 litres,any less and you may find yourself running out on any decent rides,i even have gone as far as whacking in coke and also orange juice,although 99% of the time i use weak gatorade,the bladders themselves are easy to clean,i wash it out after every ride,and every now and then i use carb bi-soda to give it a good clean.
With most camelbaks that i have seen, most have room to carry tools etc,so i think it will be a wise choice,just don't get anything that is too big or too small,this you will have to use your discretion!

[maxwolfie]

I bought a cheap, crappy Fluid bag. The bladder broke within 2 rides - I have a 2L camelbak on order now though :)