non-reactive water bottles
02-20-05 | 08:54 PM
#26
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Ever noticed that all bidons are stored (in your bike store) with the lids sealed shut? So of course there's going to be a strong plastic smell when you open them and use them for the first time.
New bidons should be washed with a bottle brush and warm water. Rinse with Bicarbonate Soda and water to remove most of the residual smell. If you prefer a sweeter smell you can rinse with Vanilla Essence and water. You should wash your bidons in this manner every so often.
Always empty your bidons and rinse thoroughly, and store them with their lids open between rides.
New bidons should be washed with a bottle brush and warm water. Rinse with Bicarbonate Soda and water to remove most of the residual smell. If you prefer a sweeter smell you can rinse with Vanilla Essence and water. You should wash your bidons in this manner every so often.
Always empty your bidons and rinse thoroughly, and store them with their lids open between rides.
02-22-05 | 04:53 PM
#27
No Rocket Surgeon
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From: Corona and S. El Monte, CA
Bikes: Cannondale D600, Dahon Speed T7
I love that PVC taste!
If you don't, just put a bit of lemon juice into the water to taste. It keeps the phlem from building up in your throat too.
If you don't, just put a bit of lemon juice into the water to taste. It keeps the phlem from building up in your throat too.
02-23-05 | 04:41 AM
#28
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From: POS Tennessee
Bikes: Gary Fisher Simple City 8, Litespeed Obed
Well, cancer paranoia aside, I hate water that tastes like leprous butthole.
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