+1 on the flat kit.

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+2 on the flat kit.

Currently, I only use it to fill in the void...i.e. faster bike w/ it in place. I've used it as a water source, but the stinkin' rubber cap and dispensing method is pretty restricted. Does not work at all to douse yourself and you struggle to get any water in your mouth.

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Yep, by no means is our bottle a "dousing bottle." It is a bite valve, not a standard cap/spouts. Bite, squeeze and it will deliver a high flow volume to you. We find that most of our athletes use the bottle for their on course nutrition. 10-12 oz of energy gel then fill the rest with water. Not only does the bottle shave a 1 watt off but also will then keep you from having to stick gels on your top tube or bento box.

New semi clear Vr bottles have 'cut' lines on them to convert to a storage unit.

Hope this helps.

Hans

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Do you know whether the 'universal' VR bottle will work on a Kestrel 4000? Curved seat tube, and down tube only bosses. Thanks.

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Yeah, should be know problem. Both the Felt DA and Universal VR holder have long (2cm/4cm) mounting slots. Depending on frame geometry, and boss mounts I don't see an issue with any bikes. Some bikes will be a tighter fit than others of course. On a Shiv for instance there will be some 'daylight' at the bb area.

This bottle can mount on either the down tube or seat tube.

Hans

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Is the universal bottle available yet?

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The 'stealth' VR bottles only are here. We now are looking at a 9/20 ship date (what we are being told) of the complete units with the semi clear bottles. We have pics on our FB page.

Hans

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Yes, it does help...thanks.

I may go w/ the gel/water mix for the next two races (IM's).

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I've done the gels in the VR bottle for a few races this season and it works perfectly. Plopped 16 gels and some water in there and my top tube could never be happier. Although I think you need to come up with some sort of funnel to go with it.

And the Felt bottle fits pretty darn well on my BMC TM01 too btw. If only the bottle came in black...

nice bike ^^^^

Hey Ben....it does come in black. Sending your other half one, or two...

Just got the 'stealth' VR bottles in stock.

Hans

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TorHans Products rock... flat out, no question, the best of their kind in each genre of hydration they peruse. Just my opinion, but I know i'm right, hahahahah

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Yep Dave is right :0)

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Nice set-up! Do you carry a flat kit and if so, where?

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Flat kit (which isnt pictured) goes on the seat. Well a small multi-tool, crack pipe, and nano-inflator all get shoved up under the saddle. The CO2, Tube, and levers gets strapped to the top/sides of rear bottle cage. Worked well enough in St. George through the winds. Never lost anything or launched the bottle. It does make it a bit harder to get the bottle in and out of the back, but I only had to do that twice during the race, so not a huge deal to me.

Great bottle, great bike. The Vr bottle almost looks like it was made for your bmc.

Don't get black, get the new translucent white Vr bottle to match your Torhans Aero20 up front!

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Great discussion on the torhans as I just picked up a felt da and was trying to figure out of what benefit it had, it is not a great set up but nice to know it adds to the aero of the frame. Thanks all for the great tips. Its now a gel flask for gu or whiskey.

How is the fit on speedconcepts? If i'm understanding this right, there is a Felt specific version but also a universal that would fit other bikes?
Thanks. =)

Where can I get those American flag stickers for my bottle. Those are awesome!

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https://www.torhans.com/shop.php

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shame they dont post those stickers to Aus :(

Is there any way to get hold of the felt DA frame mount in the UK?

I can't find it on the retailers site or on the Torhans site and it did not come with my 2012 bike for some reason.

does the frame mounted bottle have a quick fill valve? i used to use the profile designs aero bottle, but it is only good as a short course bottle as there is no quick fill, and the cap is ridiculous to get off.

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Hi Jbro,

No, the Vr bottle does not have a quick fill valve. Bottle is is best used for nutrition (10 gels, rest with water/etc) tool kit, or hydration for short course.

Hans

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