Comments on: The Water Bottle Manifesto

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:46:45 +0000

Hello! Nice blog. I’m a big fan of Klean Kanteen bottles, especially for outdoor activities. It’s great at keeping my water cool on hot days. And you can’t really beat the BPA free stainless steel either! However, if the stainless steel is too heavy for you, you could always try Camelbak products. While they are made out of plastic, they are 100% BPA free.

Thamks for posting!

By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Stuff That Came In the Mail: Clean Bottle

Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Stuff That Came In the Mail: Clean Bottle — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:37:52 +0000

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By: beth

beth — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:30:06 +0000

Being a Bicycle Rider rather than a Cyclist, I find that I have mostly gotten over the weight-weenie thing. That has made it much easier for me to use and enjoy what may well be the best water bottle out there, the Klean Kanteen (http://www.kleankanteen.com/). Made of stainless steel, it’s totally washable, durable, and best of water kept in it tastes like water. Yes, it weighs more, but since I’m a Bicycle Rider instead of a Cyclist, weight is much lower on the list of priorities for me.

Another bonus: Admit it. When a plastic bottle goes flying out of your cage on the road, you probably don’t go back for it. At 20-something bucks each, if a Klean Kanteen goes flying out of my cage I will definitely go back for it if it’s safe to do so. (And the fact that it’s heavier means it’s far less likely to bounce out in the first place.)

There is just nothing wrong with this bottle.

By: Harth

Harth — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:54:21 +0000

Ugh, I just broke my huge Cannondale bottle a month ago! It lasted forever and was my all-time favorite until it finally gave up the ghost by cracking in the cold. No local shops seem to carry the XL bottles, so I got some by Elite (http://tinyurl.com/3kaef2)from Nashbar that I like so far. They are a bit squishy but have very good valves. The Zefal Magnum is good sized and very sturdy but mine leaks a bit from the top. Other than that, it is a good bottle too.

By: Adam Maas

Adam Maas — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:46:52 +0000

Gatorade bottles with the twist/drink cap are the best cheap bottles. $2 filled, good lids that both seal and allow easy drinking. Don’t taste like anything after a flush.

Downside is they’re only good for 4-5 fills before replacement. But at the price, who cares.

By: ChicagoClyde

ChicagoClyde — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:30:05 +0000

I just got a couple of the new Camelbak podium water bottles. I’ve only got a few miles logged with them, but so far, I really like how they perform.

First off, they’re big – 24oz. Love that size, even with the Specialized bottles. They’re also flexible and fit in a standard cage (unlike CB’s first set of bottles), and the plastic never takes on the flavors in the drink, or pushes the plastic taste the other way round.

And if they prove even half as durable as my hydration pack, I won’t need to replace them for quite some time.

I also recommend Camelbak’s “Elixir” supplement. It’s a tablet you drop into your 24oz bottle (or hydration pack), that creates a great sports drink. Light flavor, no sugars, and actual vitamins and minerals for recovery. Good Stuff.

Bottom line, check the new CB products – I think one and all will be impressed!

By: Clydesteve

Clydesteve — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:44:21 +0000

I have a black Specialized bottle that is about 27 years old, and still works.

I love my Fatty bottles (except the small size, as Elden noted.

My dog also loves them, but as a chew toy. I still have one she has not chewed on. I think she is in cahoots with T-6 to increase repeat business.

By: randomduck

randomduck — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:39:10 +0000

Polar insulated bottles FTW!

They’re a tad larger than the large Specialized bottles, keep a drink cool for a decent amount of time, fit in standard cages, have screw tops and lovely valve action.

And some rides (e.g. the Reston Century in Virginia) give ‘em away as the event bottle.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:50:34 +0000

Zefal Magnum for this clyde, 2 bottles = half gallon = half of what I sweat in a given ride.

Never had a problem with the seals, although sometimes I have to take a pipe wrench to unscrew the top.

$4.00 ea right now at http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=3491

By: Gadrock

Gadrock — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:11:18 +0000

Ahh bottles a topic lose to my heart-err mouth.

I have all Specialized bottles at the moment-which helps out immensely with the odds of finding a matching cap and bottle. However I do hate the little shelf on the neck which prevents a good cleaning. As Al so astutely noted Accelerade leaves permanent pebble/goo coating in the bottles. My only solution-I use oxyclean on all of my bottles each week, and as soon as I come back from a ride and i don’t want to get out the chemicals and the bottle brush, I fill them back up and put them in the fridge-so at least I don’t have to look at the grossness.

Anybody use Tackx bottles-the wide body looks good for cleaning and filling-but the size worries me in regards to ejecting bottles and capacity.