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My frame is an XL, the bag installs as in your picture - so the logical hose routing is (again) as pictured, which means that you have to bend down to get the plastic teat in your mouth as the hose is at least 30cm shorter than it should be, in order to be comfortable.
I also find that Apidura's bit valve thing is a bit shit.
Having used mine yesterday, I can agree with both these things, so I'll order a Camelbak valve, as they're always worked for me before. The Supplied valve is hard work
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I have the 1.5l/original version - have been meaning to get the larger one but have not yet done so.
The design is clever, I think it's well made, but it's got some issues.
My frame is an XL, the bag installs as in your picture - so the logical hose routing is (again) as pictured, which means that you have to bend down to get the plastic teat in your mouth as the hose is at least 30cm shorter than it should be, in order to be comfortable.
I also find that Apidura's bit valve thing is a bit shit.
In order to address these issues I've bought some new hose, and some Osprey hardware (including a quick disconnect) which I'll be fitting when I locate the motivation.
Overall I think it's good, but choice of hardware on the hose and only having one (too short) length for the hose are both unfortunate choices - although they can be addressed, and the core part of the product is good.