Bivo

Duo 25oz Non-Insulated Bottle

Great

So much better than the CamelBak metal bottles. These ones are not heavy and they balance well in your hand. The water flow is controlled, but more than adequate.

Worked great with no plastic flavor

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

Duo 25oz Non-Insulated Bottle

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

150

I used two of these bottles on my ride of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico this past summer. The flow was great and I enjoyed having no plastic taste in my water. The blue finish held up great and they still look almost like new. Should get many years of use from these bottles. Thanks Bivo!

Exceeded my expectations!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Be careful with this bottle. My first swig, I almost drowned as I was expecting flow similar to my traditional bottles! I was honestly skeptical of the claim that it let water out faster than I could squeeze it from a regular bottle. It totally does. I can’t imagine needing to drink faster than this allows. The valve is easy to open and secure rely close too, so it does work well on the bike. So far the rubberized finish has held up really well. It also pulls apart easily for washing. I’m not sure yet that it’s replaced my other bottles, but it’s definitely in the rotation especially if I just want a bottle to carry around during the day. It is a bit heavier than my plastic bottles, and sometimes I like being able to shoot water out if either me or the bottle is too dirty on mountain bike rides. This only pours out, but it pours REALLY well!

Is it worth it?

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

The flow is great. Does it keep water colder longer? NO. It seems like water gets warmer, faster than a good insulated bottle. Is it worth it, No.

Almost Too Much Water

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I was very surprised by how fast the water flowed from this solid water bottle. This bottle is a great alternative to plastic squeeze bottles, and the water seriously rushes out at the slightest tip of the bottle. One note to watch out for: These bottles seem taller than normal plastic bottles and it was a very close fit for the geometry of my mountain bike. It's good to check the sizing if you have limited space on the frame due to the rear suspension on your bike.

Quality!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

It works flawlessly and not having to squeeze is a great feature. It pours like a cup but since it's a bottle with a nozzle it doesn't spill all over. It also feels solid since it's stainless steel and I like not contributing to more plastic. I haven't had any issues with it leaking after taking the initial sip and until then I just level the spout closed. I do like the coated stainless steel for added grip and so far haven't had any issues with it getting scratched via the bottle cage.

Love it!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I just got this bottle and love it. I was skeptical of the stainless steel, but it is awesome. It is super durable and easy to sip from. The high-flow nozzle is amazing and the flow is perfect. Not too much and not too little.