Originally Posted by
Trakhak
Sorry to continue the thread, but:
For the last 20 years or so I've bought 24-oz bottles of Gatorade to use on the bike. Clear, with a twist-open nozzle, fits snugly in a bottle cage. Cost is about $2.50, but you get free Gatorade, or a free bottle, depending on how you look at it.
Earlier versions used plastic that eventually became brittle and cracked, but the current bottles are far more durable. The ones I'm using now have already lasted a few years, with no sign that they'll deteriorate any time soon.
The only problem is that very few convenience stores carry the 24-oz sport bottles these days for some mysterious reason.
Originally Posted by
wolfchild
I use stainless steel bottles with screw on lids they cost me $ 20 - $ 30 .
Although I've done the same from time to time, Gatorade, water and pop bottle, and metal, I find it difficult to use a capped bottle while riding. It's a two handed operation and/or risk of dropping the cap out of my mouth. There's a reason bike water bottles are like they are. That said, I can't remember paying $10 for one, because most I have are very old and/or free promotional items.