Bottle and Bottle Cage for the Bike

The lightweight bottle

The bike bottle needs to be flexible, so that a simple squeeze sends the water into your mouth, and have a valve that opens and closes easily. The Elite Fly, one of the lightest bottles, is liked by riders. The Camelbak Podium, with its self-sealing valve, doesn't leak even when turned upside down. The Elite Jet is a sturdy classic, available in several sizes.

The rest of the nutrition

Bike nutrition also includes:

• Drinks.
• Energy gels.
• Energy bars.
• Hydration packs.

All the nutrition can be found on the nutrition page.

Isothermal and aluminium

Isothermal bottles, like the Elite Nanofly or the Race One Igloo, keep drinks cooler for longer in the summer. The Elite Syssa in aluminium focuses on hygiene and durability. The screw-top bottle Spécialités T.A. Pro, translucent, brings to mind the cycling of yesteryear. Rinse your bottle after every ride and let it dry open to prevent bad smells.

Capacity and storage

A bottle of five hundred to six hundred millilitres is suitable for small frames and short rides; larger sizes, from seven hundred and fifty to nine hundred and fifty millilitres, are for longer summer outings. Tool bottles, like the Race One PR1Box, fit into the second bottle cage to carry a spare tube, tyre levers, and a multi-tool. Make sure the bottle cage holds the bottle securely on rough roads.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The key times of the year follow a steady order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequent questions

What size bottle should I choose for a bike ride?

A five hundred millilitre bottle is suitable for short rides, a seven hundred and fifty millilitre model for longer or warm weather rides. Two bottles are necessary for long summer outings.

How to choose a bottle cage that holds the bottle well?

It should hold the bottle firmly without straining to take it out. On the road, a lightweight and snug model is enough, while for mountain biking, a tighter grip is preferred to deal with bumps. Side-access bottle cages make it easier to reach on smaller frames.

Does an isothermal bottle really keep water cool?

Its double insulating wall, like on the Elite Nanofly, slows down the warming of the drink in hot weather and limits cooling in winter. The drink does eventually warm up on a long ride, but the benefit is real.

How to clean a bike bottle to avoid bad smells?

Rinse it after each ride, then wash it with warm soapy water using a bottle brush, with the valve removed. A rinse with white vinegar or baking soda removes smells, and leave it to dry open.

What is a tool bottle for?

It fits into a bottle cage like a regular bottle, but carries a spare tube, tyre levers, and a multi-tool. The tool bottle Race One thus frees up pockets in your jersey and avoids having to add a saddle bag.