Metal water bottles

[rlb]

Has anyone used the Speedfil Speedflask bottles? I’m looking at insulated metal bottles and it seemed like a toss-up between Bivo and CamelBak until I came across the Speedflask. Based on the review below it seems the Bivo and camelbak have the same design, which includes the vent straw that I’m not too interested in dealing with if I can avoid it.

The Speedflask doesn’t have the tube and also seems to be slightly shorter in the 21oz size. It also has a covered mouthpiece which is a bonus, though Bivo has that as an add-on. Curious to see if anyone here has used the speedflask.

Bivo vs. CamelBak: who makes the best insulated water bottle?

This is one instance where you want something that sucks more, not less.

escapecollective.com

Speedflask

Speedfil introduces the Speedflask. This is the original vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle specifically designed for cycling. With double walled construction, this bottle will keep fluid cold for hours and fits into most standard water bottle cages. As simple as pushing a button. The...

speedfil.com

21 oz insulated - Bivo Trio

Meet the Bivo Trio 21 oz insulated cycling bottle. The first insulated stainless-steel bike water bottle with a flow-rate designed for cyclists. Insulated bottle for 12+ hours for hot days on the bike. Cycling bottle has tactile exterior for superior grip and reduced rattle in bike cages. Patent...

drinkbivo.com

22oz Bike Water Bottles - Podium Steel | CamelBak

Shop our 22oz bike water bottles. CamelBak Podium Steel bike bottles are built tough enough for any ride, and provides plenty of hydration for the long haul.

www.camelbak.com

 

[Karate Monkey]

I had a KleenKanteen courtesy of Shimano...it now resides 100% of the time in the kitchen cabinet because I believe it fails the simplest test of a water bottle:

It has to be easy to get the water out when you're bushed/sucking air.

I really found that I disliked having to suck water out instead of squeezing. YMMV. Either give me a cap I need to stop/unscrew, or give me a squeeze bottle. No in-betweens.

 

[rlb]

I really found that I disliked having to suck water out instead of squeezing. YMMV. Either give me a cap I need to stop/unscrew, or give me a squeeze bottle. No in-betweens.

All of the bottles I’m looking at don’t have that issue thankfully. I have a Kleen Kanteen bottle that I use at work, 100% know what you mean with the poor flow.

The escape collective review covers the flow aspect for Bivo and camelbak. The speedflask seems to sole the problem with a wide mouth opening.

 

[Cole]

I had a KleenKanteen courtesy of Shimano...it now resides 100% of the time in the kitchen cabinet because I believe it fails the simplest test of a water bottle:

It has to be easy to get the water out when you're bushed/sucking air.

I really found that I disliked having to suck water out instead of squeezing. YMMV. Either give me a cap I need to stop/unscrew, or give me a squeeze bottle. No in-betweens.

I was thinking this would be the case.

 

[Jeremy]

I have 4 bivo bottles. They really work great as far as high flow. But cleaning them is a pita so they tend to not get used as much

 

[rlb]

I have 4 bivo bottles. They really work great as far as high flow. But cleaning them is a pita so they tend to not get used as much

What’s a pita about it? The review I linked above says 10 seconds to get it apart and in the dishwasher.

Guess I’ll find out either way, I just pulled the trigger on one since they are at REI and I used my member coupon

 

[Jeremy]

What’s a pita about it? The review I linked above says 10 seconds to get it apart and in the dishwasher.

Guess I’ll find out either way, I just pulled the trigger on one since they are at REI and I used my member coupon

I’m ocd and need to use a pipe cleaner brush for cleaning the straws.

 

[Cole]

I’m ocd and need to use a pipe cleaner brush for cleaning the straws.

You would hate to see my CamelBack then...

 

[rlb]

I’m ocd and need to use a pipe cleaner brush for cleaning the straws.

I get it! Will see how it goes.

 

[2Julianas]

I had REI credit, so I ordered a Bivo bottle - timing is good since just I donated all my plastic ones.

 

[Ian F]

I have a few Camelback plastic insulated bottles and agree with the Escape Collective review about it being a bit of a PITA to clean - especially if/when dirt gets into the mouth piece. While I'm not really a germophobe, I do have my limits. For better or worse, the bottles are generally for road riding or as on-bike reserve water during long rides to refill my hydration pack. The only time a bottle is my sole water source is when I'm riding at bike parks and I carry a bottle on the bike to have something to drink while on the lift. I'm probably going to need to come up with a solution in a month or two since I'm not sure when I'll be able to comfortably wear a hydration pack again. Shit... I guess that means I need to go shopping for bum-bags..

 

[rlb]

I have a few Camelback plastic insulated bottles and agree with the Escape Collective review about it being a bit of a PITA to clean - especially if/when dirt gets into the mouth piece. While I'm not really a germophobe, I do have my limits. For better or worse, the bottles are generally for road riding or as on-bike reserve water during long rides to refill my hydration pack. The only time a bottle is my sole water source is when I'm riding at bike parks and I carry a bottle on the bike to have something to drink while on the lift. I'm probably going to need to come up with a solution in a month or two since I'm not sure when I'll be able to comfortably wear a hydration pack again. Shit... I guess that means I need to go shopping for bum-bags..

I picked this up end of the season when it was on sale for $45, figuring I didn't have much to lose. I've yet to wear it in the summer heat but I do not notice it when riding, as long as I have it properly adjusted. I'm liking the fact that it can carry 2 bottles also. The only negative is that the storage is limited, the only extras in it are a 29er tube and a set of levers. There's not much room left with the bladder full, but thankfully I have the other essentials strapped to the frame.

Yes, in direct contrast of wanting to eliminate the plastic...

M.U.L.E.® 5 Waist Pack with Crux® 1.5L Lumbar Reservoir

CamelBak

www.camelbak.com

 

[Steve Vai]

 

[iman29]

I have a few Camelback plastic insulated bottles and agree with the Escape Collective review about it being a bit of a PITA to clean - especially if/when dirt gets into the mouth piece.

I switched to polar insulated bottles for this reason (now merged with Hydropak). The camelback mouthpieces have too many parts that collect mold and are hard to take apart.

The Polar caps have 3-4 pieces and very easily come apart and go back together for the deep cleaning. They have taken a beating and a lot of use and still keep things cold for long rides. It is time to replace them or at least the caps since the flow piece inside the mouthpiece gets a little torn after so many cleanings

 

[Ian F]

I switched to polar insulated bottles for this reason (now merged with Hydropak). The camelback mouthpieces have too many parts that collect mold and are hard to take apart.

The Polar caps have 3-4 pieces and very easily come apart and go back together for the deep cleaning. They have taken a beating and a lot of use and still keep things cold for long rides. It is time to replace them or at least the caps since the flow piece inside the mouthpiece gets a little torn after so many cleanings

Thanks. Looking at them now. @jdog - maybe an alternative to stock?

 

[TJYeti]

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Fuckin’ SLAYER!!!!!!

 

[OddTrickStar]

Has anyone used the Speedfil Speedflask bottles? I’m looking at insulated metal bottles and it seemed like a toss-up between Bivo and CamelBak until I came across the Speedflask. Based on the review below it seems the Bivo and camelbak have the same design, which includes the vent straw that I’m not too interested in dealing with if I can avoid it.

The Speedflask doesn’t have the tube and also seems to be slightly shorter in the 21oz size. It also has a covered mouthpiece which is a bonus, though Bivo has that as an add-on. Curious to see if anyone here has used the speedflask.

Bivo vs. CamelBak: who makes the best insulated water bottle?

This is one instance where you want something that sucks more, not less.

escapecollective.com

Speedflask

Speedfil introduces the Speedflask. This is the original vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle specifically designed for cycling. With double walled construction, this bottle will keep fluid cold for hours and fits into most standard water bottle cages. As simple as pushing a button. The...

speedfil.com

21 oz insulated - Bivo Trio

Meet the Bivo Trio 21 oz insulated cycling bottle. The first insulated stainless-steel bike water bottle with a flow-rate designed for cyclists. Insulated bottle for 12+ hours for hot days on the bike. Cycling bottle has tactile exterior for superior grip and reduced rattle in bike cages. Patent...

drinkbivo.com

22oz Bike Water Bottles - Podium Steel | CamelBak

Shop our 22oz bike water bottles. CamelBak Podium Steel bike bottles are built tough enough for any ride, and provides plenty of hydration for the long haul.

www.camelbak.com

I use them and would absolutely buy again if something happened to the ones I have. One handed use is no problem and the covered lid works great. Some dust gets under it but I’ve never had it get all the way onto the mouthpiece. Easy to clean, no plastic taste and double lined so your drink temperature stays the same.

 

[rlb]

I use them and would absolutely buy again if something happened to the ones I have. One handed use is no problem and the covered lid works great. Some dust gets under it but I’ve never had it get all the way onto the mouthpiece. Easy to clean, no plastic taste and double lined so your drink temperature stays the same.

The Bivo just arrived today, looks pretty nice but if it’s a fail I’ll be on to the speedfill bottles.

The fit is a little tight on the MTB for the larger size, I need to try a different cage.