Hammer NutritionHammer Gel (26 Servings)(Return to Product Page)

this is the most cost effective gel-based fuel short of making your own. there are a few different squeeze tube options that you can use but I consume about 2-3 doses per hour and I can do zone 2 all day. Importantly, apple cinnamon, chocolate, and espresso are all very good.

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I use this product on longer rides of 2 hours or more. Gels have gotten so expensive the last few years that this 26 serving size is the only one with a reasonable cost per serving. This lasts on average about 12 rides. I prefer the variety of the GU individual gels but at almost $45 on average (with tax) for 24 packets, it is too expensive for me. I have used and still use several Hammer products. And, this is a good product at a reasonable cost (about $1.00 per serving). Bike Tires Direct is a great place to buy this product. Always great products shipped quickly.

As a regular user of Hammer products for electrolytes, fueling, and recovery from cycling, I'm always on the lookout for genuine Hammer products. The gel is the only fuel I use on rides under three hours. Hammer's multi-serving jug is my economical choice for refilling Hammer flasks for fueling on rides. Finding Hammer gel on sale is a bonus. Hammer gel flavors are very tasty, and I haven't found any that I don't like. I'm a fan!

I have tried a lot of different fuels over the years, this is the best stable energy I have found and its a good price!

Im 72 years old. I train on Zwift nearly daily, amassing 1000+ miles per month. I've ditched the spoon and fork as and energy souce, that's for recovery. I power my rides exclusively with products like Hammer Gel. I can measure more precisley entake and know exactly when to grab my refill pouch. With Hammer Gel I NEVER hit the low-energy wall. I have learned to refuel before the lag and even if I hit a dip, I take a sip and ten

minutes later all cylinders firing.

This is a great alternative to eating actual food while you ride. The 5 serving bottle is sufficient for 2-3 hours depending on exercise intensity.

A good deal if you grab some hammer gel flasks, and can handle refilling your own flasks. There are rumors that if you are on the trails in forest park, you might see a wild eyed man with very short hair downing a whole bottle of the espresso flavor.

I pair the Hammer bulk gels with the Hammer carrying flask, primarily because it's far easier to use during races than trying to open individual gels. In this respect it works perfectly, and I can add anywhere from 1-5 gels, mix with a little water/juice, and add a bit of caffeine powder if I choose. The fact that it's cheaper per serving than pre-packaged gels is also a plus. The only point of note I have is with the Montana Huckleberry - the flavor is good, however it's got seeds in it which make squeezing it through the flask nozzle slightly more challenging. Overall a great system that I will continue to use.

This and Perpeteum have been my go-to fuels for longer rides and races for twenty years. Goes down easy and is fairly economical when you buy the jugs on sale. Using a flask is far easier than trying to tear open packets in the heat of battle.

I use this for any ride over 25 miles. I dilute it a bit with water in the flask. The flask is the way to go cuz there is less trash and the cost per ounce is less and no messy fingers ! Single servings are NOT the way to go folks. Just try it.

Tastes good, doesn't cause me any distress and the reusable gel flask is much easier to deal with than individually wrapped gels. Two flasks is the equivalent of 10 gels and I get home with no sticky pockets.

Bladder is a bit large for pocket

Not worth the effort to fill ballder

I use this when I need a quick energy boost before rides or runs. The espresso flavor is tasty, not overly sweet, and seems less viscous than some other gels (thus, easier to take without water). The espresso flavor has 50mg of caffeine, which is just enough caffeine when I don't have time to slug a real pre-workout espresso. Hammer's big bottles are cheaper on a per serving basis than individual sachets, and let you take as much or little as you want without the fuss and litter of individual sachets.

Very happy with this gel! I got the espresso with caffeine. It tastes like you're drinking Hershey's chocolate syrup which I love. Gives you an almost immediate burst of energy. Would definitely recommend it.

This product works well. You will not feel a rush of energy, but rather a steady, even level of energy.

In addition, Hammer gel flavors, at least the ones I've tried,orange,tropical and raspberry are not terribly sweet. Lastly, even though this is not important to some, it may be to others, these are vegan products.

I use the flask and add a tiny bit of water to make it less vicious. The flask is the way to go. just make sure you close the top !

I use gels for nutrition on longer rides in place of more solids as I have digesting the solids. The Hammer product provides the calories and electrolytes that I need. Buying in bulk and using the hammer reusable bottle saves a great deal of money and helps protect the environment by eliminating the foil packet trash.

The downsides to the combo 1) the bottle has a protective cap and a VERY tight pop top makoing it difficult to use while in motion and 2) the last few servings are a little more difficult to get out of the reuseable bottle. This is overcome by adding a bit of drink from your water bottle prior to starting out making more of a liquidized gel.

Vanilla flavor is a little strange tasting, but other flavors are much better. In my opinion, these gels are better than GU.

I've been using Hammer Nutrition Gel for an energy source for all my rides from a quick hill training ride to 24-hour rides. I use it along with Hammer's Perpetuem and electrolytes in my water as a constant source of energy throughout the ride. It's easy to digest this way. I don't like having to swallow the gel straight and then wash it down, but this approach provides the benefit without the gag. And the variety of flavors keeps things from getting boring.