Camelbak Podium Bottles

[maillotpois]

We've got a guy on our team who works for camelback and I'm hoping he brings his coaches a present soon!

[Red Rock]

Thanks for the review and additional information. I checked out the link and they look great.

The best of both worlds on a bike

Red Rock

[kjay]

I regularly read RoadBikeRider and found this bottle. I've been using polycarbonate but am hoping this ss one will be lighter. Anyone know about this bottle from experience?

http://www.kleankanteen.com/2products/klean-kanteen-27oz.html

[kjay]

Here's the link. Sorry for the goof.


http://www.kleankanteen.com/2product...teen-27oz.html

[firenze11]

Argh! I think I had one of these in my hand at my bike shop a few days ago. It was brand new and it looked very cool. I bought one of their logo bottles instead as a reminder of them since I'm moving. I'll have to get one of these eventually. Thanks for the review.

I regularly read RoadBikeRider and found this bottle. I've been using polycarbonate but am hoping this ss one will be lighter. Anyone know about this bottle from experience?

I have a 1L Sigg that I've used for about a year now and find it's very lightweight. Lighter than my Nalgene, I think. The only thing I don't love about it is not being able to see the water in it. That's just because I drink more when I can see how much is left/when I need to refill.

My Mom just got the one you linked to and it is also very light. The only things I'd probably not like when using it on the bike would be the inability to squeeze the water out and they dent very easily if dropped. If you can find one in person to look at that would probably help you decide.

[Running Mommy]

Ok, going to try to answer the questions posed...
They are not super squishy squeezy, but you don't need to give it too much of a squeeze to get it flowing. I think the lack of super squeezy is what makes it not retain odor or tastes.
I leave the twist thing on the top open at all times, I havent found a reason to close it. I guess maybe if it was in a workout bag and you were afraid it would get squeezed?
But w/the twist top in the open position it does not leak when completely upside down. To get the flow going you simply suck on it or give it a squeeze.
These do not have a straw, and the top is not as soft as a bite valve on a camelbak, but is still soft.
Almost a week in, and still loving this bottle. They are going to do imprinting, so I think we are going to get some done w/the shop logo.
Cool beans!!