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The World's Lightest Bottle
The Elite Fly Tex is WorldTour's most used water bottle because it is incredibly lightweight.
Its record weight (at only 54g for the 550 ml version) is made possible by using less plastic, which also guarantees the Elite-classic ergonomic structure that it is easy to squeeze so liquid flow is abundant with the lightest pressure.
Fly Tex Elite is available in many different color options for a perfect match with your bike and your bottle cage. The bottle features an immediately identifiable sport-like design with a new texture designed to improve grip on the bottle, which is sweet when you're riding your bike.
Features:
- Innovative, odorless, soft and resistant BPA-free plastic materials.
- Bottle surface features a new grip that makes it safer and easier to use
- Ergonomic cap with flat push-pull nozzle and a wider mouth ensure high liquid flow
- 30% lighter than any other standard bottle
- 30% less plastic than average
- Dishwasher safe at 40°C
- Weight: 72 grams
- Diameter: 74mm
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
Specifications
Bottle Type: Non-Insulated | |
Clear | Bottle Size: 950 ml |
Black | Bottle Size: 950 ml |
Reviews
I used the bottle as a normal bicycle bottle during my longer rides. While the size of the bottle and the extra fluid is nice, unfortunately the additional weight of the fluid in the very thin walled bottle means it is kind of flimsy in the hands. It doesn't hold its shape very well. I prefer the normal, thicker walled bottles. But the additional size is a bonus and I do enjoy having the extra fluid.
The spout gives you a full stream. The thin walls allow you to squeeze the bottle easily. The design of the cap allows for easy cleaning. It also allows you to get the last squeeze of fluid, leaving the bottle totally empty, unlike every other water bottle I've ever used.
Almost a liter of water is fantastic for long rides with scant refueling possibilities. When I use the Elite bottle the mouthpiece tends to partially shut so I put a couple of O-Rings under the stem to prevent that, resulting in an unimpeded flow. It may dribble out the side a little in certain positions, but to me the improved flow is worth it.
Great bottles, love the higher capacity. They definitely have a faster / higher volume flow per squeeze which makes it much easier to grab a quick drink. I like the clear bottles so I can easily see how much I have in there. The caps can be a tiny bit leaky. A few drops here and there are irrelevant outside, but can add up during longer indoor rides. I'll certainly take light-weight over unnecessary extra weight, but the weight of the bottle is a pretty minor factor when you consider you'll have almost a whole kg of fluid in one.
I've been cycling for over 50 years, (yes, I am that old,) and can honestly say I've never had a water bottle as nice as these! Ultra easy to squeeze; good, easy to open/close mouth piece; really light; larger that any other I've found, yet fits in a normal cage. I'm incredibly happy with these bottles!
I use this for training and racing (Tris) as they supply the majority of my fuel. I like the fact these bottles are light and 950ml (not many choices). However, they might be too light feeling when grabbing the bottle and taking a drink. These bottles tend to sweat a bit as well. I would still recommend these as again there are not alot of 950ml bottles out there.
Very light, easy to squeeze, great flow volume but I've ejected a few from Arundel carbon cages on rough roads. One time, bottle split from neck to base 30 miles into a 110 mile ride.
The most lightweight and flexible cycling bottle I've ever owned. Easy to grab, easy to drink from, and easy to replace in the holder bracket. No weird plastic taste and simple to clean post-ride.
