Plastic Sports Bottles Suck!

Plastic sports bottles are everywhere because they're so useful: they're inexpensive, lightweight, and give you water while you're doing things. But after a few months of use, they can get downright nasty and be hard to clean, start to taste bad, and beg to be thrown out. Plastic sports bottles suck!
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0:00 - My Love Hate Relationship with the Sports Bottle
1:21 - The Big Problem with Plastic Sports Bottles
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[@johnnyregs2378]

Ive been using plastic water bottles for like 20 years and have never experienced any of these issues

[@teddgram]

Same. The really cheap ones usually given away as promotions have these issues, but those Purist bottles have been great. My son likes the Camelback bottles.

[@tajaipaul891]

@@teddgram Your spot it on mate, Camelbak is the way to go. Haven’t had to replace my set after many years, and still use it daily.

[@theDude9750]

Same here

[@Speedy.V]

Same

[@filipdzi]

as always he is trying to prove his point by making up non existing issues

[@ric_man]

Had the same camelbak podium for over 6 years. Only tap water goes in it. Never touches my lips - just squeeze it and it jetstreams the water into my mouth. Never washed it... ever. Will rinse it with water if it hasn't been used for a few days. No gunk or slime or weird tastes.

[@saisamsuri]

Well I just got the new CamelBak Podium Steel bottle. It's like a Hydro Flask but fits in a bottle cage (and doesn't leak when I put it in my bag). It's a game changer!

[@fletchermartin8907]

does it still sqeeze though?

[@mikeritter2979]

One good thing about plastic water bottles is nobody will steal it .

[@Karim_Caillol]

Thanks a lot for the tips ! Using stainless steel bottles offer 2 more benefits : - you can use insulated bottles (game changer in cold winter and hot summer, especially on touring, you can also take away tea or cofee) ; - you never put road dust or dirt in your mouth because the neck of the bottles are always protected by the screwing cap (even if you squizz a normal plastic bottle, you have to pull the bottle teat with your teeth or your hand...). But there is cons : - you can't drink will riding on gravel or mountain paths (ride with no hands in this condition is not recommended 🙃) ; - those are quite expensive (30 to 45€ per bottle) ; - they are heavy.

[@tajaipaul891]

You can go insulated without going stainless, keeps the weight down. The metal conducts less heat or cold from your beverage.

[@Karim_Caillol]

@@tajaipaul891 How?

[@tajaipaul891]

@@Karim_Caillol How does the metal conduct heat from the liquid? If it’s hot out and you have a cold beverage the metal will begin to warm up while the condensation evaporates which would cause the cold liquid to rapidly get warmer while simultaneously creating more condensation on the outside of the vessel creating a cycle.

[@Karim_Caillol]

@@tajaipaul891 Have you ever use a real thermos bottle with cold drink in hot condition? My first question is how do you insulate a plastic bottle and store it in a bottle holder?

[@tajaipaul891]

@@Karim_Caillol You don’t insulate the plastic bottle, it comes double walled with a layer of insulation between the layers of plastic. Have you never seen an insulated plastic bottle?

[@letsgetdoing]

I've never heard of "slime" in the bottom of sports bottles in my life and it sounds dis-GUSTING! 🤮

[@manueldeubler1127]

The technical term is biofilm and it's created by bacteria secreting polysaccharides and other substances to provide a sticky matrix for them to live in.

[@Memento86Mori]

Never thought I would hear you say mango lassi in these years of watching, love from india zack. Stay Safe Out There

[@bwcastillo]

Ah man I’m stoned now I’m craving some chicken biryani haha

[@tajaipaul891]

Insulated Camelbak Podium, I’ve had 2 for 6+ years; it fits bottle cages and cup holders perfectly, easy to open and close one handed, does a decent job at keeping your liquid cool and no plastic taste. The $30CDN price tag is steep but worth it IMO

[@vinsona20]

Use Bivo water bottles. They’re metal and you can get insulated ones and they’re designed to fit in standard bottle cages. Why get new cages and bottles when you only need a new bottle

[@eeensha]

well part of his problem was the amount they held so he prob needed a new cage anyway

[@event4216]

Zach, would be nice if you do overview of WI hub's splined cog interface. Does it keeps up without developing play so far? Is chainline same when cog is flipped - or moves in or out as bit?

[@treimar]

Arundel looney bin is great, fits many bottles. I also have a stainless Elite bottle that looks like a normal sports bottle.

[@billyblackburn864]

hey Zach, have you rode the wabi thunder? if yes, how did you like it. i was thinking of getting one with riser bars for a bmx type build

[@ItsBunCha]

He review this 5 years ago look On his videos bot

[@billyblackburn864]

@@ItsBunCha get a grip Buster

[@berniestudio]

I love my Kleen Kanteen. I put ice in there and I get cold icy water throughout my 3-4 hour delivery shift. Highly recommended.

[@digerati808]

I picked up a sponge ball bottle brush from either Target or Walmart for about $4. Works perfectly to clean deep water bottles.

[@ericpmoss]

Wow--thanks for the hint about the Mojave Cage from Velo-Orange. It looks like something every cyclist should have for hot, dry climates.

[@gregmarcus3064]

The bike is slowly looking like a townie Rivendell bike. Are we turning a page and being more mature?

[@DaviaFleming]

I've been trying to find those c/p clamps for the fork to hold the basket up. Anyone know where and what diameter?

[@JamesParus]

Cleen canteen sportcap gets dirty inside the hole pretty fast. Have to use ear q tips to clean it.

[@ryancraig2795]

I've been using the same pair of Camelbak bottles on my bikes for 7 or 8 years now. Since I only ever put water in them, they don't really need much cleaning. And they fit in my bottle cages

[@donntrotter]

Hell yeah. Hard same on steel bottles. I can fit a 64oz non insulated Stanley growler on my bike case anysize cage.

[@kolpakken3441]

My All City Big Block only has one set of bosses for bottle cages so I'm thinking of getting a cage that can hold a 32oz Nalgene. Never had a problem cleaning CamelBak Podiums though. I think the trick is to not put them in the dishwasher. That degrades the plastic quickly.

[@emzee4742]

A tip to cleaning deep cups i use is,i get a fork/butterknife,and i stick the soapy sponge into the cup and use my fork to scrub the inside with the sponge,kind of stick/stab the sponge onto the fork and you could scrub easily,works with steel wool,too,for metal thermoses.

[@Yokssama]

put lil bit of rice in it and shake it shake it.

[@HaniJIsmail]

I've never liked them and always used metal water bottles because I like to carry ice water since it's very hot where I live. (Texas)

[@bytesabre]

What on earth are Americans putting in their water that makes slime?! I’ve never had to clean a water bottle unless it’s had something other than water in it

[@OvAeons]

The only issue i have experienced is with the polar bottles with the orange tops. The orange tops are a porous surface soft hard silicon and mold propagates no matter how well they are cleaned and dried. The company does not honour the issue with warranty even though it is a clear materials mistake even though it would cost them probably 1$ per issue. The problem with metal bottles: do you know what metal amalgam they are using? Do you know if there is no lead in the metal?

[@OvAeons]

With that big cage, if you are savvy, you could sleeve and stitch fabric onto it to tighten/limit scuffing.

[@jayziac]

Basically most cycling equipment came from elite racing teams, and whatever they think is best. Most of us normal people could use more practical equipment with trade-offs such as speed & weight, with better maintainability and sustainability designs.

[@efudge2899]

if you get the 27oz / 800ml klean kanteen it fits in a standard water bottle holder. not 40oz but still pretty good.

[@nate-city]

Good stuff Zach!

[@brosettastone7520]

Camelbak podium insulated plastic bottles are great actually.

[@LordVarkson]

I use them too, but he’s right about cleaning them. I used washing up liquid in mine and it tasted bad for days, despite how hard I tried to clean it out.

[@almosgalambos1640]

I never spent money on bottles, just use regular soda bottle. Never had problems with it.

[@eeensha]

hydro flask actually goated tho i have stickers on mine and ive had some crazy concoctions in there and still super clean and keep my water super cold when its hot

[@supakat1835]

The slime comes from permeation. I just put a capful of ACV or white vinegar in before I go out, & empty the bottle & dry it out after use every time. I also use a copper or glass bottle sometimes with plain water.

[@radiocontrolled9181]

I use a plastic bottle that holds 950ml that is almost one litre of water. Main problem with those metal bottles is that you have to take both hands off the handlebars to drink while riding. You can easily fall off your bike while doing that due to debris or potholes on the road surface. Not for me thanks.

[@ChoaYeon]

yeah.. my camelbak podium bottles never had these problems, and i hand wash them not dishwasher, most plastic bottles tell you to hand wash.

[@jamesjenkins8373]

Nalgene bottle and a Bigfoot stainless steel bottle cage, add a strap and It holds up for me mountain biking and hitting jumps at San Clemente

[@emzee4742]

I only use regular water bottles thrown into my backpack,I don't like reusable bottles too much cause they can get dirty in small hard to reach places, and I'm a bit of a germaphobe lol. I even have a thermos i bought 2 years ago that I've never used once.

[@event4216]

Small bottles come from sports where extra weight means marginal speed cut and impact on handling. Look at racers - they carry like 0.5L bottles and get them replaced at places where speed isn't high. Big bottles are OK in badlands with no access to drinking water but I don't mind stopping each 20-30km and refill bottles as I like to stretch not being able to stay in saddle all day.

[@event4216]

New generation probably doesn't know a teaspoon of baking soda can do heaps of cleaning. Put a pinch of baking soda into bottle, pour a cup of water over and close lid, shake well, let it sit a minute, repeat shaking and sitting few times - and rinse out. It's cheap, easy and effective. Scrubbing really isn't needed unless one hasn't cleaned bottle for whole summer and it's full of slime.

[@krzysztofkolodziejczyk4335]

here's the thing about bidons: you need to replace them from time to time. they are not designed or meant to last forever. which is not a problem since they are cheap af. if you don't want to do that then yeah, metal bottles. of course they won't work in sporting events. not because of weight, but because they can't be squished. one other option is just to use normal mineral water pet bottles, and metal cages. those can be bent to hold them

[@jstndmnd27]

I really love this types of water bottle since it keeps my water cool during the ride.

[@blodman7441]

what frame is this ?

[@ComadrejaRaces]

That's why I love Tritan bottles

[@bigverg]

When I’m hot and thirsty on a ride I usually don’t care if it tastes a little funky lol but that’s just me

[@Destide]

I pulled the lid of my sis apart to clean it that was the last time I needed to do that

[@nicksyahrilstorror5183]

I just drop my water bottle while pedaling but thank God the cars behind me don't step on my bottle tho plus I'm very surprised its not crack etc😱😅👍🏼

[@michaeljohnson254]

hey zach my girl wants a basket what one is yours and what net is that

[@notl33t]

im using a silicone collapsible cup when im near drinking fountains--steel tastes better overall! or maybe i love that taste. 😂

[@angelo747]

Hi Zack. My calves are pretty big, too.

[@nebulous962]

i use stainless steel bottle. yeah they are not as convenient but i don't want plastic in my body.

[@electrocit673]

I find the only time my water bottle has a chance to get "nasty" is if I put a tablet in them. So I use stainless for Tablets and plastic for water. I use filtered water. It's not about the bottle it's about the water / what you are putting in it.

[@EvolveOutdoors]

I just use a bottle brush, and dish sanitizer.

[@mikel.mp4]

my nalgene bottle has none of those problems, and is still going strong years after.

[@juliapoelstra3624]

Bivo Trio!! Stainless, insulated, flows fast

[@felicetanka]

There's bad bacteria and there's good bacteria.

[@GOLTEB]

Camelbak just released their steel bottles for $100 😅

[@nebulous962]

6:28 i have found that those cheap chinese plastic bottle cages work just fine with bigger bottles.

[@nebulous962]

like i could easily fit like 2 liter soda bottle to it. :D

[@thewanderingbox8253]

make sure it doesn't have chlorine and Fluoride stainless is the way forward

[@markuskorn4829]

Lemon in the bottle overnight?

[@Horus-Lupercal]

Content drought mate?

[@myburneraccount669]

Thats why i use hydroflask

[@nicksavage4432]

cant do metal because of the noise.

[@lostandfiend]

brb, thirsty

[@mateor3038]

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[@johnniehasaproblem]

Cynicism on these posts are off the charts. There are as many downsides to using stainless steel bottles as the plastic ones. I understand the environmental implications but the plastic bottles I've had for years are still perfectly fine. Side note** the hydroflask bottle brushes will clean plastic bottles just the same.

[@derekmcdaniel6029]

you can't use your mouth to pop the top, you have to use your fingers. That's all.

[@gaylordpantamime]

Just clean it with isopropyl alcohol!!!

[@user-tp5ev9iz2m]

Damn bro running out of ideas lmao

[@photognick4102]

LMAO 🤣😭

[@eeensha]

is he tho just seems like him making a video on a problem he had and his solution

[@davidhoward2901]

Nice observation 🐈

[@zbigniewgawel4796]

I am kinda surprised that there no mention of water quality at all, if your tap water leaves dirt in the bottle maybe you need to filter it first

[@sempi8159]

This entire video is a strawman

[@alienrefugee51]

Or, you can just by a new plastic sports bottle every 6 months. $20-30 per year. Also, if you make sure to dump/rinse the water out after a ride and let it dry properly, it's les likely to build-up bacteria and calc.

[@suhdud4646]

Bottle are cheap. Toss them and change them out for new bottles after each season. This is a non-issue.

[@Speedy.V]

dude....what on your face? on the water bottle topic... who cares???? The drink mix that I put in the bottles when I ride are going to taste like turtle piss when they get hot. The normal plastic bottles work just fine and have been working fine for the last 20+ years.

[@andy-xz2uk]

this is why i put some salt in then put it inside a refrigerator when i'm not using it

[@snakejuice8962]

Dishwasher soap always leaves residue. Metal bottles have been found with lead in them. Perhaps some more research. @zachgallardo

[@palicar]

I dropped traditional water bottles for a small backpack with a hydration bladder in it. It also let me drop the saddle bag because it holds tools and spares. It’s pretty easy to clean I guess.