Christopher Brunsdon Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 So killing some time I clicked on the CWC ad to check his latest deal and he has the Camelback Flow Meter for under R269 CRC has it R225 ex VAT, import duties and the schleep of getting it into SA When will Chris stop embarrassing the local SA LBS industry ... in all honesty, I hope he never stops. So good on you Chris
CAAD4 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Has anyone used a flow meter? I would like to know what their experience is.
Ysterman Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Has anyone used a flow meter? I would like to know what their experience is.Been using one for a couple of months ... works great! I suck when it comes to hydration, always drink too little & end up with hangover headaches. Now I stay on the PHG (personal hydration goal) Only thing - dont mix your powder race drink just before using the flow meter ... the grains WILL block the flow meter & you will suck your brains out with no luck ... Mine is also fairly accurate
Thomo Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Flow meters, power meters, heart rate monitors ...It's becoming too much.! With all these meters to monitor, I may forget to pedal.!
Nobody Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) looked at my bikes the other day and worked out how much I have from CWC and its is quite scary how much money they have saved me...also very convenient and not to mention ultra friendly and helpful. PS. we have been bombarded with ads about supplements, drink water during the race and use rehydrate afterward. Edited October 12, 2010 by Nobody
stewie911 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Kenda nevegal for R250. They were about R600 local last year and I ordered from crc for about R300 after tax
rock Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 how much do they go for a other local shops in CT? just curious?
andretraut Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Camelback Flowmeter - WTF! Saw a dude at the Engen Dynamic 99 km start sporting his Camelback fitted with a flowmeter, so I asked him, whats up with the meter bro? To cut a long story short, he was actually doing the 46 km, and explained to me that it is important for him to measure his hydration, hence the meter! What happened to riding our bikes? I think I have seen it all!
Christopher Brunsdon Posted October 12, 2010 Author Posted October 12, 2010 how much do they go for a other local shops in CT? just curious? The price of R350 comes to mind. I think I saw it at Cycle Adiction (Somerset West), but not 100% sure.
Christopher Brunsdon Posted October 12, 2010 Author Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) Been using one for a couple of months ... works great! I suck when it comes to hydration, always drink too little & end up with hangover headaches. Now I stay on the PHG (personal hydration goal) Only thing - dont mix your powder race drink just before using the flow meter ... the grains WILL block the flow meter & you will suck your brains out with no luck ... Mine is also fairly accurate Thanks for this feedback as you have answered the questions I have about it. I drink too much and this is why I need the flow meter. ...PS. we have been bombarded with ads about supplements, drink water during the race and use rehydrate afterward. Agree 100% here! I have found its worth the cost to use bottled water (you can also pick it up from SPAR with your own container for R1-R2 L Edited October 12, 2010 by cbrunsdon
SteveS Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 CWC online rocks. I bought some Momsen Design bar ends from them. I placed the order @ 14:00 and when I got into the office at 08:00 the next morning the package was waiting for me already, in JHB!!!
Dustman Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I was down in Ape Town for the school holidays from PMB. I popped in at CWC and all the staff greated me including Chris Willemse snr.I was impressed as they they never seen me before. The owner obviously sets the standard and all the youngsters have to meet it. I wish all the bike shops had the same attitude. Keep it up CWC
Christopher Brunsdon Posted October 13, 2010 Author Posted October 13, 2010 I would love it if CWC could either open up satellite stores or partner with other LBS stores.
Lucky Luke. Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Camelback Flowmeter - WTF! Saw a dude at the Engen Dynamic 99 km start sporting his Camelback fitted with a flowmeter, so I asked him, whats up with the meter bro? To cut a long story short, he was actually doing the 46 km, and explained to me that it is important for him to measure his hydration, hence the meter! What happened to riding our bikes? I think I have seen it all! Shocker. This guy should take up knitting. I have mates that train during Ramadan with no water and nothing to eat - riding hard for 3 hours with no bottles in the cages. HTFU!
Christopher Brunsdon Posted October 13, 2010 Author Posted October 13, 2010 Shocker. This guy should take up knitting. I have mates that train during Ramadan with no water and nothing to eat - riding hard for 3 hours with no bottles in the cages. HTFU! But for some of use, we need our hydration. For me its a health issue and doing otherwise is risking my health.
RudoJ Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 My flowmeter is built into me. Look down at cyclecomputer, take 2 sips every 5km's and it works like charm. AND it's mahala!
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