Platypus doesn't sell its own drying-spreader-thing, but Decathlon does a nifty cleaning-and-drying kit for £8. I fashioned a metal coat-hanger into a spreader I could insert and hang up to let the bladder dry quickly after rinsing post-ride. If you're using any kind of carbohydrate drink you'll be wanting to buy a bladder cleaning kit to keep things healthy. The narrow opening means keeping the bladder clean and dry can be a chore. Fortunately, generic locking bite valves are easily sourced for around a fiver if you want one. It's comfortable to drink from with a good flow rate, but after decades using Camelbak valves with integrated locks, the Platypus offering seems a step backwards. The threaded fixture attaching the hose to the bladder is rock-solid and didn't leak a drop, but the bite valve with no lockout will probably leak if stuffed into a gear bag or similar when full.
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> How to eat and drink right for long rides Water or sports drink through the Hoser doesn't taste of anything untoward to me – as claimed, it's a 'taste-free' product. One option could be to purchase its 'Big Zip' Evo Drink Tube Kit and attach that to the existing hose – it looks like it will fit, but again Platypus doesn't say it will. While shorter riders on small-framed bikes may have no issues, the less-flexible or more risk-averse may want to arrange a longer tube – but Platypus doesn't offer one. Installing the bladder at the bottom of a frame bag on an XL-framed gravel bike, I was just able to safely bend forwards and drink from the tube without having to stop – a real bonus for keeping up with hydration. I threaded it onto my top tube bag's headset strap and it worked perfectly to keep the hose secured. There's also a plastic clip that can be attached easily to a shoulder strap or, in the case of a bike setup, a Velcro or webbing strap up to 25mm wide. Around the threaded mouth there's a thick wedge of supporting material to spread the stresses, and at the other end there's a chunky hanging hole. The bladder material is a tough yet highly-flexible material, with the generous seams welded in a manner that gives confidence in longevity. Looking at a typical bike frame, when the two water bottle cages are installed there's a fair bit of unused or unusable space around and below the bottles – and it's this space that a well-matched frame bag and bladder can fill.Įnter the Platypus Hoser. Lowering the mass lowers the bike's centre of gravity, which is a good thing for cornering, and also when pedalling out of the saddle as it reduces the 'pendulum' effect as the frame swings side to side. The best place to store a heavy object like a water bladder is as low as possible in your bike's frame. While there are some drawbacks – notably, how to fill a bladder up if it's under a load of stuff in a bag – there's no arguing that a large bladder is a far more efficient use of space than multiple bottles.
Long-distance cyclists have taken to the idea, with frame bags accommodating hoses for clean looks and easy drinking. Water bladders have been very common among mountain bikers for decades, carried in backpacks for easy access. There are some good features, but a few niggles too. This new EVO version has been modified to produce a 50% faster flow rate.The Platypus Hoser Reservoir is a cheap and robust way to carry a lot of water on your bike or back. A quick-release hose and shutoff valve make drinking and refilling a breeze. The embedded silver-ion protects the reservoir from mold and bacteria. It features a low-profile reservoir with an easy-to-clean wide-mouth opening and a low-profile design that fits the back panel of any pack.
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The Platypus Big Zip EVO personal hydration system is perfect on an extended backpack hunt.
Available in 2.0L and 3.0L options, weighing 5.6 oz and 6 oz.Embedded silver-ion protects bladder from bacteria and mold.Low profile design allows this bladder to be tucked away in hydration pockets or a top lid.
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