Water bottles are an undervalued part of cycling. People tend to throw them away, lose them or just forget about them, buying or borrowing new ones when necessary. We don't think that's quite right. There's nothing worse than a bottle shaking loose from a cage or slipping out of your hand due to bad ergonomics. Being unable to open or close a bottle is an absolute nightmare too, especially during a tough climb. Just because they're inexpensive doesn't mean they're not important for your performance.
We've tested a lot of water bottles in our time in the saddle, and these Elite are without a doubt the best. Wide, ergonomic bottles are easy to hold and easy to squeeze. The sports-cap is stiff enough to ensure there's no leakage, whilst providing loads of drink when you need it. The wide mouth also means it's very easy to scrub out, perfect if you're using isotonic powder or other sticky sports drinks. We picked these bottles to last, not to be discarded when they're empty or dirty. Slick black bottle and lid with our Kinoko logo treatment.
- Bacteria-resistant plastic construction to prevent odour and tainted flavours
- Wide neck is particularly useful for those using energy drinks
- Translucent plastic looks good and let you see what's in the bottle
- Easy to grip bottle with an ergonomic shape
- Branded with our very own Kinoko Logo
Our mechanic Jamie took some time out from work earlier in the year with the intention of doing some desert touring on his Surly Troll. He chose Morocco, and took in the incredible sights of the countryside. We've asked him to share his experiences and photographs, for those of us ...
Company: Ohtaki is a true master. He builds his frames alone, with the finest attention to detail, from his small work shop in West Tokyo. He has been building frames for over 25 years, starting in response to his cycling buddies looking for good frames built locally in Tokyo. His ...