Bidon / bottle model & color which will look acceptably good after weeks and months of use
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Hey guys.
I am trying to find what is the best colour for bidon/bottle, and maybe also brand/model.
1) BRAND/MODEL/TYPE :
I had couple of
- white or black Elite Fly >> these are getting scratched the fastest from all bottles i had.
- Camelback Podium, these are good, especially the open function
- specialized purist >> good looking (black), but i scratched them soon and one of them has leaking lid a bit
- zefal sense grip >> cheap, acceptably looking but nothing fancy
2) Colour
I only had black or shadow transparent.
Is there a chance that completely transparent bottles or maybe white bottles will look acceptably even when scratched?
Thanks.
I am trying to find what is the best colour for bidon/bottle, and maybe also brand/model.
1) BRAND/MODEL/TYPE :
I had couple of
- white or black Elite Fly >> these are getting scratched the fastest from all bottles i had.
- Camelback Podium, these are good, especially the open function
- specialized purist >> good looking (black), but i scratched them soon and one of them has leaking lid a bit
- zefal sense grip >> cheap, acceptably looking but nothing fancy
2) Colour
I only had black or shadow transparent.
Is there a chance that completely transparent bottles or maybe white bottles will look acceptably even when scratched?
Thanks.
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I can later on but I'd say bottles should be changed pretty regularly as they do get pretty rank quite quickly especially around and inside the mouth piece.
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Yup, i usually scrap two sets of bidons per year. But you know, i would prefer if the bottle stays at least couple weeks looking acceptably.
I am using black bidons.
If using transparent bidons helps, i am in.
I am using black bidons.
If using transparent bidons helps, i am in.
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Elite Ciussi cages with an assortment of camelback bottles. The only ones that are starting to look properly scraped and scratched are those i've used for MTB racing and/or 10+ years old. Or those with printed logos (ex team stuff, sponsorship bottles, freebies).
They're easy to clean, a gentle wash every time they are used and a proper clean once every now and again (dismantle the nozzle and soak in milton for 20 minutes, then a wash).
I'm still using bottles that are probably 15 years old.
They're easy to clean, a gentle wash every time they are used and a proper clean once every now and again (dismantle the nozzle and soak in milton for 20 minutes, then a wash).
I'm still using bottles that are probably 15 years old.
Also, scratched bidons depends on whether you ride in gritty conditions (like gravel) or on damp/wet rides where road grit/grime takes its toll on bottle cages and bidons.
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Can we assume that bidons, which are transparent or smoke-transparent prone to look better when scratched, rather than solid color?
Now what would look better, transparent or smoke-tranaparent?
Solid color on left, smoke-transparent on right.
Now what would look better, transparent or smoke-tranaparent?
Solid color on left, smoke-transparent on right.
SW SL8 RTP 56cm @ 9270 / CLX II / CS OSPW / CEMA BB
S Epic 8 L @ XX T-Type / Berg Ratheberg 30 / Quarq / Fox Transfer SL 100mm / 3p
S Epic 8 L @ XX T-Type / Berg Ratheberg 30 / Quarq / Fox Transfer SL 100mm / 3p
You don't say.
I am riding in all conditions, so my bidons are scratched within a week, especially after XC race.
That's why i am looking for type+colour which looks scratched the least, so i can use them at least two three months.
I am riding in all conditions, so my bidons are scratched within a week, especially after XC race.
That's why i am looking for type+colour which looks scratched the least, so i can use them at least two three months.
SW SL8 RTP 56cm @ 9270 / CLX II / CS OSPW / CEMA BB
S Epic 8 L @ XX T-Type / Berg Ratheberg 30 / Quarq / Fox Transfer SL 100mm / 3p
S Epic 8 L @ XX T-Type / Berg Ratheberg 30 / Quarq / Fox Transfer SL 100mm / 3p
I am going to test elite fly tex bidons now. Those have hardened texture which looks like it's going to last little bit longer.
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