I'll save you the trouble.... Here is a video I put together quick on how I load the Fuel Cell for racing

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Thanks for the useful video, Kevin.

The other thing that makes the cell easier to pack is a lighter tube. Check out the turbo ultra lite tubes from Specialized.

http://www.specialized.com/...road-tubes-with-talc

You get a little bit of talc in the fuelcell (otherwise leave it in bag) but these tubes are a fair bit smaller than the standard ones.

- Adam Blanchard

Nice work, Kevin - thanks so much. Great meeting you in Kona.

All the best,

Mark

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Thanks Kevin, much appreciated and thanks for taking the time. Out of curiosity, how have you mounted your BTA cage on your shiv? Looked nice with great angle for the bars.

I had look at the more compact tubes from both Specialized and Bontrager, but at $25 a tube I can't justify it. I'll watch your vid when I get home and will have another crack at it.

Thanks.

The key for me on the Fuel Cell is drawing the line with a Sharpie on the lower plastic at the exact the depth of the top rubber section. That gives you a great cue as to how compact your gear has to be without going crazy going back and forth putting the top back on to check if it fits. I think you'll be okay with a regular tube, I just have a regular Conti tube and it works fine.

As for my BTA bottle, I have a Xlab Torpedo Mount bolted with nuts and bolts to a Profile Design HC Mount like this: http://www.nashbar.com/...2_551356_-1___202543

Its super solid and I like it.

I think what you and I will both like EVEN BETTER is that Tohans is coming out with a new BTA bottle called the AeroZ that will actually hook up directly to the Shiv bladder. You'll be able to load the Tohans AeroZ directly and feed off the entire system... WILL BE AWESOME!

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Any idea on when the torhans might be released?

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Man can't wait, did I hear July next year??? Haven't tried to load water on the fly, would be interesting but is only practice after all. Yeah I like your BTA setup, it actually looks rock solid!! Nice job, I'll start tinkering,

Cheers.

I'm still wrestling with the fitting that holds the small screw that the fuelselage magnetically attaches to. Finally got the screw out, but the fitting has come loose of the frame and just spins freely now. Can't screw the screw back into it again. Anyone have an idea or suggestion for a fix?

Hey revclark,

Sorry for the slow response.

I would suggest using pliers to hold the screw from inside the top tube and then put a little epoxy around the fitting to bond it back in place.

-Matt

Epoxy on underside; correct?
Thank you.

Correct.

I would suggest using DP 420 to do it as well, you can buy it at a home depot or Lowes.

-Matt

Hi nice video but is there a chance to show how to pack it when u use tubulars?

any idea on the torhans set up and timing? worth waiting for before buying a BTA ?

Hi Matt
I have a 2013 S-Works SHIV and would like to add the Magura RT8 TT brakes. Are there any compatibility issues that I need to address?
Also do you lose the remote shifters on the 2014 S-Works SHIV?
Is there another remote shifter set that could be used?
Thanks,
M

You don't need to wait, bought the profile design hc mount and attached an existing cage I had, cost $20 aud and worked a treat, u don't need an expensive solution, this is cheap and looks/works very well

Can you show me how you did this? What is the benefit from just having a regular BTA. Sorry if this is all shown and explained earlier in the tread.

Apologies for cutting in on other's threads. I am looking for anyone selling a Fuel Cell. They are back order until Dec and I have a 1/2 Iron coming up 10 Nov that I wanted to use it.

Anybody know of anyone looking to unload a Fuel Cell.

Thanks for the help,

Robert

Sorry what I probably should have said is that you don't have to wait for the integrated fuselage solution before u buy a BTA solution as they are so cheap, at least this profile design one is. For $20 it's a bargain, use it and then when torhans release their solution you can chuck the profile solution and you've only spent $20. Hope that makes sense

Quick question. Can I easily add (plug in) new Shimano brake/shifters to a 2013 pro (Ultegra Di2 10 speed). Part # ST-9071 correct?

Thanks in advance.

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Yeah, I’m in the same predicament. At this point I’m just looking to borrow a fuel cell for IMFL on Nov 2nd. I’ll pay for shipping both ways and throw in something from the IMFL race expo if anyone would be able to help me out.

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I can probably help you out. I have two buddies going up there (I'll be up there on Friday but would miss bike check-in) who I can give it to. Would probably have to ship it back to me after the race.

Yes....I assume your using the 5 port junction box (EW90) as well.