Drinking bottle bike: buying tips & 5 current models in check

If the juice goes out, the bikes stand still. If a cyclist goes out the energy, he tilts out of the saddle. In the worst case. Motor and cardiovascular need fuel. For cyclists, these are primarily carbohydrates that keep the muscles happy. They can be fed in the form of solid food such as cereal lines, as energy or drinks. Well -organized bikers have one or more drinking bottles on board for the latter. The content is a matter of taste. However, other factors should be carefully reconsidered.

This overview clarifies which these are, what you should pay attention to before buying, what is important when it comes to bottle holders and which drinking bottle models are available.

The most important criteria from our point of view to which bikers should pay attention to when buying a drinking bottle Closure with the mouthpiecethe material as well as the Form and size the bottle.

And here are five drinking bottles for the bike, with which you drive well at any time and are always supplied with liquid.

It starts with a model for which you don’t need a classic bottle holder. The system consists of an inconspicuous bracket with two magnetic buttons, the so -called base. The counterpart, i.e. the connector, was integrated into the bottle. A sophisticated idea that is becoming increasingly popular among mountain bikers, but also other cyclists. A simple shoot is enough to to loosen from the bracket while driving. After the sip of the Pulle, it also reliably frets again. According to the manufacturer, this model consists of free polyethylene and holds almost 600 milliliters of liquid.

To fill the rotation, a mouthpiece joined with a self-closing membrane (known from the soft flask that use many runners) and a permanently built-in protective cap, which is intended to prevent the silicone mouthpiece from dirty while driving. If you also fill mixed sports drinks into the bottle instead of water, you can and should put them in the dishwasher at home. Up to 50 degrees are no problem for the Fidlock. The latest generation of Twist Single Bottle is also intended to inhibit bacterial growth inside the bottle and thus prevent annoying smell.

For a commercially available bottle holder, the planned by the Swiss drinking bottle specialist Sigg. Apart from the popular retro look, this bottle is also nothing extraordinary. However, she was developed with Swiss Cycling, Switzerland’s national bike team, which suggests that it also meets the demands of professional athletes. Striking: the special ergonomic design of the notch in the upper part so that the bottle can be taken safer and is even better in the hand. The Pulsar Glacier holds 750 milliliters of liquid, weighs not even 100 grams without content and, according to Sigg is free of BPA and other pollutants. Nice: The product developers were allowed to let off steam and have designed more than ten designs. Like the Fidlock model, the Sigg bottle is dishwasher-safe.

The Elite brand, known for its role trainers, is based in Italy and has also been supplying drinking bottles and bottle holders for cycling for many years. The a standard model is available in three sizes – from 550 to 950 milliliters. It is also equipped with a push pull valve that can be opened and closed again without your hands. Visually, this model exudes gray, black and smoke Italian elegance in the designs. Including protective cap, which is only available in the In addition, the Fly Tex is only marginally important with just 63 grams on the frame. The transparent protective cap is recommended in wet conditions, for example to protect the mouthpiece from mud sprayers. For the optimal flow, Elite built the Fly Text on the ground and neck very stable. In the middle where the bottle is reached, material is saved, which makes the bottle much softer and more flexible there. Depending on how much pressure you use when drinking, shoot more or less water through the valve into the mouth.

As with Fidlock’s drinking bottle, Camelbak donated a self-closing jet valve closure to his podium chill. That has advantages and disadvantages. The silicone mouthpiece only has to be pressed together with the teeth so that the valve opens for drinking. Small disadvantage: If you forget to turn the closure towards “Open” before starting the tour, the throat stays dry. Camelbak has installed this security mechanism in the podium chill. Otherwise, this drinking bottle also comes in the classic format and feels comfortable in almost every bottle holder. In contrast to many other models, it is not transparent, which optically makes the pulse look very noble. In the upper third is that Strengthened, which should make grasping and holding easier while driving.

Good drinking bottles don’t have to be expensive. This is proven by the Sense Soft 80 from Zéfal. It is available for well under ten euros and with it cyclists even have an extra sip on board. 800 milliliters of water or other drinks fit into the drinking bottle with a classic push-pull closure along with silicone mouthpiece, which comes a little narrower than from other manufacturers. Nice: The Sense 8 Soft 80 can also be equipped with a practical protective cap, which is then firmly connected to the lid. Even better: according to the manufacturer, bottle bodies and lids are 100 percent recyclable. Spare parts are also available. In short: the is an attractive overall package that cuts a good figure on racing bikes, gravel bikes, touring wheels, electric and mountain bikes.

If you only fill water into your drinking bottle, you are fine. In this case you have to clean yourself on the subject of drinking bottle. But it is not possible without any care. Especially when the bottle is filled with water from the line, Kalkreste gradually store. Every now and then the container should therefore be descaled with a little vinegar essence and hot water. Important: The mouthpiece must be cleaned separately for hygienic reasons – regardless of whether only water was drunk from it. To do this, disassemble the mouthpiece as best you can and carefully clean all individual parts with a bottle brush, preferably in hot water and with a splash of washing -up detectors.

In the case of bottles that are also filled with sports or fruit juice drinks, it can sometimes be the dishwasher. Provided that the manufacturer expressly allows this. Ideally, you also clean these drinking bottles by hand and with hot water. Alternative for cyclists with “Spüli allergy” are that are dissolved with water in the drinking bottle after each tour. After 30 minutes the mix is ​​rinsed and the bottle can be filled.