I probably spent about 3 hours reading through reviews on aero bottle solutions for my bike.
I ended up settling on this one because:
* It is pretty aero, even moreso than some of the specialty solutions
* It is pretty easy to retrieve sip then replace a bottle while staying in an aero tuck
* It is compatible with normal bottles, so when they get dirty beyond belief, or if I lose one, I can just pop in another one
* Even when the noodle attachments break, you can use the extras they provide, or improvise with zip ties
* It is relatively inexpensive
* It has kept my bottles very secure and I haven't lost one yet from an ejection, or incorrect replacement now that I've done about 2000 miles with it
The only odd issues are:
* One of the elastics broke after 1000 miles, so I replaced it with one of the supplied replacements
* I can't easily switch bottle lengths on the fly
* It seems to work best (given my aero bar length setup) with the 21oz camelbak podium chill bottle (vs. the more standard 24oz size)
* With the podium chill bottles, when I hit larger bumps, given the horizontal position, it squirts out a tiny bit from a full bottle
Still, I'm pretty happy with the solution.
| Color | LB XI 5VP FJT 11.19 109 |
|---|---|
| Size | 79mm diameter |
| Shape | Cone-shaped back, flat silicone front |
| Material Type | ABS plastic, latex, silicone, nylon |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | LuettBiden |
| Manufacturer | LuettBiden |
| Item model number | 730669005916 |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 5 x 0.2 cm; 100 Grams |
| ASIN | B00H2UQ816 |
