The XLAB™ TORPEDO™ SYSTEM is the cutting-edge of aerodynamics combined with ultralight design & state-of-the-art ergonomics...your next hydration system is here Passionately developed over a four-year period with Ironman World Champions Aerospace Engineering CFD Analysis & the experience from 27 World Triathlon Titles. For useful installation videos please click here. Easy to Drink & Refill Straw 2 straw positions along with cage & mount adjustments allows for perfect straw location. Included bite valve allows for fluid intake only no air intake which causes bloating. Bite valve keeps fluid at top of straw for faster drinking. Refilling & Replacing Options Solid Refill Lid is ideal for adding powder tablets & fluid. Slotted Refill Lid is ideal for adding tablets & fluid. Refill area is located behind the computer allowing you to keep the computer screen clean & clear! The TORPEDO™ BOTTLE can be moved to another XLAB cage on your bike so you can use standard bottles or bottles from an aid station. Bottle Design & Features One piece body ensures no leaking! Bottle made in the USA & is lead free BPA-Free & HDPE food safe certified TRUE 26 oz bottle capacity (768 m L) Aerodynamically Invisible Proven aerodynamically invisible by 5x WORLD CHAMPION Craig Alexander & Mat Steinmetz at the Velodrome June 2013. Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) airflow optimized & velodrome aero testing approved. Bottle body design Contoured design to fit your arm shape. Small frontal area that allows a clean airflow around the bottle. Kamm tail. Reduces drag by 50% Airflow straighteners designed into the bottle to gather airflow for a clean straight exit air flow. Flush lids reduce drag. Spacers
- means that you can adjust the bottle to the height of your arms resulting in zero crosswind drag. Dolphin tail designed straw retainer
- means that you can fold the straw flat. Directs air over the straw. Saves up to 100 grams of straw drag. Computer mounted in front of the bottle not on top which increases aero drag. Easy Computer Viewing Why mount a computer behind your line of sight? The TORPEDO™ SYSTEM is designed to have the computer mounted in front of the bottle. Look down with your eyes & not your head! Easier to Handle in Winds The TORPEDO™ SYSTEM was designed to mount further back allowing easier steering for the rider Weight is moved back off aerobar extensions. Up to 4 inches (100 mm) of adjustment. TORPEDO™ BOTTLE extends uniquely beyond the rear of the cage to help move weight back. Versatile Sturdy Mounting When you want a sturdy reliable hydration source trust XLAB! Uses XLAB’s proven 4 Strap System Fits bars 80mm – 130mm center to center No tools required for easy removal Ultralight The XLAB TORPEDO™ SYSTEM is up to 100 grams lighter than others on the market! TORPEDO™ SYSTEM 100 – 196 grams typical TORPEDO™ SYSTEM 400 – 170 grams typical Extremely Inclusive The TORPEDO™ SYSTEM comes with a variety of components allowing versatility for any rider! The entire system
Includes:: Bottle & Bottle Accessories: Bottle body Straw Bite Valve Aero Straw Retainer Solid Lid Slotted Lid Spare Straw Hole Plug. Bottle Cage Mounting Accessories: TORPEDO™ MINI MOUNT Height Adjustable Spacers 4 XTS Mounting Straps. Computer Mount: Popular AERO COMPUTER MOUNT All the necessary hardware & detailed installation instructions. Uses Carbon Fiber TORPEDO™ CAGE or the XLAB anti-slip nylon composite VEE cage with specially designed rubber retainer. We have found the following computers & power meters to be compatible with the TORPEDO™ SYSTEM. As a general rule the TORPEDO™ SYSTEM will fit computers that are smaller than 1 3/8 in length measured from the center of the mount to the edge of the computer facing the bottle. If yours is not on here or you have questions on compatibility please contact us. Note: Due to extra wire lengths needed wired computers are not recommended with this system. Cateye Strada Wireless Stealth GPS Cycleops Joule Joule GPS Joule
- 1st generation Power Tap LYC Garmin 200 500 510 310XT – Need Garmin Quick Release Kit 010-11215-02 910XT – Need Garmin Quick Release Kit 010-11215-03 SRM Power Control Sigma Cyclometer Wireless Timex Cycle Trainer 2.0 Computers that will not work with included Mini Mount & will require a separate computer mount i.e. barfly-type Garmin 305 705 800/810 Forerunners that require Garmin Bike Mount 010-11029-0 Inserting & removing the bottle The bottle comes with a secure fit feature preventing the bottle from launching or moving from side to side. The best way to remove the bottle is to twist the bottle clockwise lift the nose & pull bottle forward out of the cage. To insert the bottle simply twist the bottle clockwise push backwards & ensure the rear tab of the cage slides into the bottle recess found at the rear of the bottle. Then ensure the rear cage screw head clicks into the long recess on the bottom of the bottle. Give the bottle a couple test movements & you are good to go! Straw & Bite Valve Tips Straw Placement: If you want a more vertical straw ensure the bottom of the straw is behind the groove found on the bottom of the bottle inside. For a more angled straw ensure the straw bottom is above this groove. Straw Tucking: Squeeze the straw near the dolphin tail while tucking under the dolphin tail for a quick & easy tuck on the go. Straw Plug: Install the plug from the inside of the bottle. Start the plug at an angle & push up around the perimeter of the plug. Ensure the top of the plug is completely through the hole. Bite Valve: It is not necessary to bite the bite valve with your teeth. Hold the bite valve with your lips & gently press & suck just like you would with a traditional straw. Biting the valve with your teeth may deform the soft silicone tip & cause leaking. Long lasting system To get the most life out of your system make sure that you store your straw upright & not tucked under the Dolphin Tail Straw Retainer to avoid any kinking. Computer Mount Tips Computer Stability: If your computer vibrates move the straps forward towards the computer mount for a more stable mount. Garmin Computers: Use the small O-Ring bands included & criss cross them as in the picture.