I need a mug. I need coffee!
 

I searched the archives and didn't see it discussed. Apologies if I didn't look hard enough...

I need a bullet proof coffee mug that will fit in my bike's bottle cage. I've used a few free ones I obtained from various companies, etc. but they are all crappy. I've decided I'm willing to pay. Does anyone have something they really like? Any suggestions?

I use the bus on my morning commute (to avoid being sweaty and ripe at school all day) and then I ride all the way home (weather permitting) in the afternoons. I only added the last statement so people wouldn't think I'm riding ten miles each way drinking coffee and bunny hopping over motorists.

Wallyworld had some stainless steel ones that have screw on lid that worked well for me. Don't get one that has a metal outer-skin over a plastic insert, they always fall apart.
But if you want to spoil yourself any of the Nissan Stainless mugs/bottles are fantastic. My small thermos keeps a cup of coffee hot for 12 hours, and still warm enough to drink the next day.

--A

I bought the Trek SOHO commuter cup. I had to order it from the Trek dealer, but it is specifically designed for bike bottle cages. It is plastic lined, but has a stainless outershell. It is pretty leak proof (not totally leak proof, but I have to shake it to get drips to come out when closed) and fits the bill for me. It keeps the drink warm while on the commute and for a few hours after (not as good at maintaining warmth as my vacuum bottle, but not a fragile either). It is supposed to be standard equipment with Trek's SOHO commuter bike (hence the SOHO name), but my dealer had never gotten the bike or seen the cup. I had them special order it and was surprised as the cost was only $9.99 when they rang it up (YMMV as it seems way better quality for the price they charged and the ID number stated it was 14 oz when it says it is 18 oz on the cup). I may have gotten a bargain, hence I bought 2 at that price.

If you don't find what you need here... it just doesn't exist.

http://www.bicyclecoffeesystems.com/

Bicycle Coffee Systems
The Earth's Leading Authority on Conveying Coffee by Bicycle--Since 1996

*I have no association with this group.. just bought a couple things there.

Woah! Check out today's NYT:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/he...n/15coff.html?

I drink a lot of coffee and use a Starbucks' Extreme Travel Mug.
http://home.swbell.net/mcpoop//MMACH...emeTumbler.jpg
I couldn't find it anywhere on the American Starbucks site, but here's a link to the Australian Starbucks site I have seen these on the shelves at nearly all of the Dallas Starbucks, (my wife loves their Peppermint Mochas).

The best part of this mug is that it does not leak and it fits perfectly in my Planet Bike Cage
http://home.swbell.net/mcpoop//MMACH..._Bike_cage.jpg

I brew up coffee and take it on every ride. I have water in two cages, Gatorade in another and coffee in this one.

And here's my setup in action:

http://home.swbell.net/mcpoop//MMACH.../Cupojoe_T.jpgFull Size Image

I do likes me some coffee!

Soma has a cup holder that mounts on the bars and comes with a travel mug--I'll probably get one when the weather turns cooler. Check out www.somafab.com.

And if you need good coffee, a shop in Athens Ga sponsors a pro racing team... Jittery Joe's. They sell a couple of travel mugs that fit very nicely into a bottle cage. I've been using one all summer. And the money goes to support the team, a very cycling friendly coffee company.

(no monetary relationship with the coffee or the team.)

I have a 16 ounce thermos that is a little skinnier than a standard water bottle. It wouldn't let you drink while riding. Not sure if you want to drink on the bike or on the bus.

Mine is a Nissan brand thermos. It's an older one from before Thermos brand bought Nissan. I'm sure Thermos has cost reduced it to the point it doesn't work anymore like they always do. Thermos really does make the worst products. I would look for that Japanese brand that starts with a "Z". Zojirushi or something like that.

Edit: http://www.zojirushi.com/ourproducts/ssvbs/svgee.html

I have a little bullet Thermos that I carry in the rack bag or backpack.

16oz MEC thermos in a slightly bent MEC bottle cage.. presently full of JJBean's Mojo blend.

Okay.. half full now =D

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I have a hard time not consuming all the coffee within the first two - three minutes of a ride.

You have 4 cages? Holy heck!

I might start tossing a nissan thermos in my messenger bag, for when I arrive. I don't think I could sip coffee over my commute, I tend to ride too quickly since I have 14 miles to go. Since I go to the coffee shop every day and pay $1.25 for a nice cuppa, bringing my own could save me a bundle.

Yea. It gets pretty hot here in TX. I started a new job this last spring which pushed my commute from about 75 minutes closer to two full hours. I added a Profile Design AquaRack this summer, after a little bout with heat exhaustion.

+1 for the Starbucks mug. They don't sell them anymore in the US, I bought mine on closeout. Now all I need to get is the PB cage!

I heard if you buy the Trek coffee mug, it comes with a nifty bike free!

Glad you were OK, that is some nasty stuff (heat exhaustion).

Have you ever tried a CamelBack? I tend to ride with one when it's that hot for 2 reasons:
1. the "always at your fingertips" drinkability causes me to drink more frequently, staying properly hydrated.
2. some of them hold a heck of a lot of water. I think mine is 2L. Huge.

I successfully rode through the heatwave this summer with that philosophy.

Coffee: I'm thinking as it gets colder, I'm going to add a 2nd cage and bring some coffee for sipping. I think the issue will be the sipping part. Great site posted above, though, lots to think about.

I have two of these, they come in two sizes. They are exactly what you want. They are slightly narrow, you can bend your cage in or use a cheap thin bottle cozy from something else. They are made for hot beverages and work great one handed. I've tired them all this is by far the best for hot drinks on the roll.

http://www.techbooksunlimited.com/i/item_B00025DYL0.php


From Thermos on line too. Take a look.

From my commuting (and car-free) hero, Kent Peterson:
http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2006/0...your-bike.html

Thanks to all for your suggestions. You folks are awesome. And yes, I agree sipping on the ride can be quite precarious, so just as long as it's hot when I get to class...

And, maybe I'll report back in a few weeks to review the product I ended up with. Peace.

If you don't actually drink on the ride I suggest a small thermos for your backpack or saddle bags. Much more coffee tight :D and mine keeps the coffee warm until I finally finish it in the afternoon.

+1 for the Thremos. I use the Nissan flip top drinkable thermos. I tried sipping once on the ride and YEOWWW!!! That was some hot coffee. Mine keeps the coffee warm well into the afternoon (if I have not finished it by then) and has had no probelm keeping the coffee warm when I commute in the winter. It is about an hour each way.

I drink coffee on my commute all winter long. I use a Zefel Isotherm Alloy.
Havent tried the other ones so cant compare, but its sufficient.

I use a $4 polycarbon travel mug from Target in my down-tube stock $2 cage and it works fine. Never fell out, always stays hot for the ride and is cheap.

Check this guy out: http://www.bicyclecoffeesystems.com/
He has lots of info.

Cheap gas station mug that hasn't failed me or fallen out in over a year.