Hydration tablets
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Hydration tablets
Postby cjrich » Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:53 am
With the warmer months approaching I want to buy some hydration/electrolyte tablets to carry with me on longer rides. Looking to buy online from the UK, there are several brands out there, are some better than others or mostly the same?
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby jasonc » Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:12 pm
}SkOrPn--7 wrote:Hi CJ I have used High5 Zero as a test because they came free then I placed an online order to further test them and in my opinion they don't perform as there labelled so give them a miss. I know when trying to remain hydrated it can be a costly affair but I just go to the chemist and get Hydralyte in tablet form as they come in a water proof tube. Dropping two in a water bottle a sipping will do the job and these really do deliver results. I do long distance touring so I'm always up for good hydration so just cut to the chase and use what works. In the long run the tablets will last longer than the liquid version or you can purchase the sachet versions but I find tablets easy to use. There like the size of 4 ten cent bits stacked on each other but when placing in your bottle leave until dissolved and the first time you go for a drink make sure your mouth is over the spout. They build up pressure when devolving due to gas release and they come in three flavours if memory serves me right.
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I liked the high 5 zero given to me as a freebie so much i ordered some. i double dose (2 tablets in a bottle) and only use them when I'm doing a big ride
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby RobM » Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:27 pm
Tip: Get one of those old film canisters and you can keep some in your jersey for a mid-ride refill. Easier to pack than the full 6inch tube.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby il padrone » Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:02 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Postby skull » Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:03 pm
They still sell film?punk_rob wrote:I second High5 Zero tablets. I have the orange flavour.
Tip: Get one of those old film canisters and you can keep some in your jersey for a mid-ride refill. Easier to pack than the full 6inch tube.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby Baalzamon » Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:17 pm
Yep I've made the switch to Nuun now. Want to buy a box from Wiggle when I have the dosh to do it and when I'm back on the bike.il padrone wrote:I've got very little experience with such tablets but guys who ride in Audax have recommended Nuun tablets to me for cramp prevention.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby Mugglechops » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:09 pm
For value for money I get the High5 from wiggle and find them to work just as well as the other 2.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby Comedian » Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:44 am
Great idea on the film canister! On longer rides I've tended to just wrap them in glad wrap but I'll give the canister a go.
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Postby Comedian » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:06 am
I believe hydrolyte is very good. It contains glucose too. Only downer is the cost.Ozkaban wrote:I've used hydrolyte and found it to be very effective. I only use it on a rides over 2 hours or on a hot day. I also tend to make it a bit weaker than recommended as it seems to go down easier. When using it I carry 2 bidons, one with hydrolyte and one plain water.
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Postby Aushiker » Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:58 pm
Another vote for Nuun's here. Much prefer them to High 5.Baalzamon wrote:Yep I've made the switch to Nuun now.il padrone wrote:I've got very little experience with such tablets but guys who ride in Audax have recommended Nuun tablets to me for cramp prevention.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby Sharkey » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:22 am
For long, hard rides I take magnesium tablets. I suffered from cramps for more than 20 years and have found this works.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby InTheWoods » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:22 pm
I was curious, is there any reason why not to use these instead of "sports drinks" while on a ride?bychosis wrote:For any newbies reading this they are not hydration tablets, they are electrolyte replacement tablets. Hydration can only come from water and when youexercise a lot and only drink water you need to replace electrolytes using the above products mixed with water.
Re: Hydration tablets
Postby slipsam » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:56 pm
+1 for Nuun. Used them recently on the Kinglake ride and ATB 250km and couldn't be happier. The Lemon & Lime tastes great.Aushiker wrote:Another vote for Nuun's here. Much prefer them to High 5.Baalzamon wrote:Yep I've made the switch to Nuun now.il padrone wrote:I've got very little experience with such tablets but guys who ride in Audax have recommended Nuun tablets to me for cramp prevention.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby jasonc » Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:27 pm
I currently use staminade but with increased riding, the tubs are lasting a lot less time and the minister for war and finance and I are looking for a cheaper suitable alternative
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Postby Marto » Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:09 pm
I use the mixture given by Paw Paw a while back: Link.jasonc wrote:OT (yell if you want a new thread). what does everyone use as their water additive when not using the tablets (as the tablets are expensive).
I currently use staminade but with increased riding, the tubs are lasting a lot less time and the minister for war and finance and I are looking for a cheaper suitable alternative
It's great because it uses inexpensive ingredients you can get from most supermarkets. You make up a mix of sugars and salts, and add 29grams of that mix to a cordial bottle, then make up your bike bottles before riding just like making cordial. Costs $0.45 per litre.
Just tell everyone in the house what you are up to, as they will find packets of white powders in the fridge.
It's working well for me. Last Sunday morning I didn't start out til 8am, and it was 28-34 degrees and I was good for hydration.
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Re: Hydration tablets
Postby jasonc » Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:37 pm
looks worth a shot. thanksMarto wrote:Thanks Paw paw!
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