COJO wrote:
I second the two statements above. Camelbak bite valve and simply USE your fuelselage. I did not like mine at first...now...I have it figured out. Alot of people use baby powder on the outside of the bladder to help it slide into the DT.....many use hangers. I have a hanger that I use....its bent in the middle..back onto itself. Like a long U. I put the bent end INTO the bladder to push the bladder down into the DT. When it is in place...i move the hanger around to undo any kinks....then pull out the hanger. Put a little water in there. I then give the fuelselage a "BJ". Yes, I cover the bite valve...squeeze my mouth onto the fuelselage opening and blow, inhale, blow. Then put the rest of the water in there. This all sounds like a big hassle...but it takes me <30 seconds now.
Also, I dont pull the bladder out after every ride. I DO make sure that it is empty. There may still be a few drops of water however if you....clean it with a tablet occasionally and flush it when you refill it.....you will be fine.
+1 These are perfect tips and what i do.
The only other thing i would offer. At the end of the ride blow any remaining water that's in the tube back into the bladder. open the water entry flap, grab the fork and seat tube and turn the bike upside down and shake. Within 10 seconds you will be set for the next ride.