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Animalmom2
Oct 13, 19 19:01
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Hi,

I have been using an Xlab torpedo compact between profile design aeria ultimate bars on a QR PR6 (if that matters)

Recently had a fit update and my bars got moved closer together and twisted inwards so my hands and forearms are closer together.

There’s not really room for a bottle anymore so I was wondering if anyone had advice for a front hydration system like a hydroblade?

I want to have a tube system and not bottle storage anymore.

I also wondered how you deal with computer mounts when you have something like a hydroblade? I have a Garmin 830.

Thanks in advance for ideas.
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Duncan74
Oct 13, 19 19:12
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Torhans with the optional aero plate. Only issue is you HAVE to put the bottle on even for training rides as the mount is attached to the bottle.

Works well for me and I have the same issue.
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Animalmom2
Oct 13, 19 19:45
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Duncan74 wrote:
Torhans with the optional aero plate. Only issue is you HAVE to put the bottle on even for training rides as the mount is attached to the bottle.

Works well for me and I have the same issue.

Thanks I will check that out

The xlab hydro blade seemed good but I can’t figure out what to do with the computer
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Geek_fit
Oct 13, 19 20:03
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I've been really happy with my Alden Carbon BTA with computer mount.

I also like my bars more narrow in the front and it works just fine for that.
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Animalmom2
Oct 13, 19 20:06
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Thos alden mounts look really interesting thanks
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Geek_fit
Oct 13, 19 21:27
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I looked forever and could never find what I wanted. I stumbled upon his stuff here and I've been really happy with it.
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Khines1996
Oct 14, 19 11:26
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I have recently swapped to Torhans and have been happier than with other systems.
I use the aero tray on the front instead of on the rear of the bottle. It doesn’t match up but it works. Also, I attach the bottle on upper notch and tray on lower notch. This is opposite of how it is shown on their website but again it works.
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Animalmom2
Oct 14, 19 14:36
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Thanks. I bought an Alden carbon computer mount for the bar ends and an xlab hydro blade. The torhans looks great too. The lbs has the hydro blade and I try to support

Will report back with photos etc later
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daustin
Oct 14, 19 18:35
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Please do. Would love to see your setup
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