Keep beverages ice cold during long, hot bike rides or hikes with this insulated bottle. Double wall construction provides an insulating thermal layer while a foil layer within the walls reflects solar heat away. Just fill it up with water and ice and hit the trail or road. Drip and spill free valve is cleanable, too- just twist and pull the valve out for easy cleaning. Also features a wide, 2 inch diameter opening for easy filling, knurled bottom and ridged top for good anti-slip grip. Fits into standard cycle bottle cages.
Submitted by
George P.
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, FL, USA Date Reviewed: July 14, 2009
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$11.00
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
This is by far the best water bottle on the market today. It is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It keeps stuff colder for longer than any container i have ever used, and they look great. Everyone should have a polar bottle!
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Submitted by
brent1107
a Weekend Warrior
from Little Rock, AR, USA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Ouchita
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Chainwheel
Bottom Line:
For sweltering summer heat it is well worth the trade off of having 3 less ounces than a standard bottle due to the insulated wall thickness. Full of ice cubes will stay cold for up to two hours. If you freeze the bottle contents (be sure to leave 1.5" top-gap for expansion--it will chill up to 4.5 hours). I've had trouble with heat exhaustion, so have experimented considerably. In the earlier 80's, used from 1 - 3 layers of tube socks (for differing thaw-time rates)over standard bottles for 100 mile rides: four bottles--two iced, two frozen. Yep, should have invented the Polar instead. Anyone know or concerned about PBA content?
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Submitted by
fernando_mc5
a Cross Country Rider
from Goiânia-GO Brazil Date Reviewed: September 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Laboratório
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
Fantastic Bottle!!!The best on Market!!Very Durable and works great!!!
Weaknesses:
Could be lighter and carry more liquid!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Normal bottles
Bottom Line:
This is one of the products that you won´t change for years!!Very durable, just use it and will last for many rides!People that have dificult to wash, just put in washing machine!
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Submitted by
Norm Lincourt
a
from Rochester, NY, USA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Bottom Line:
I have had my Polar Bottles since about 1993 and they have been the best investment I ever made in biking/hiking equipment. They are still able to keep my water cold for several hours. The valves slip and don't stay up all the time, but they still work just fine.
I won't use any other kind of bottle! Go bear go! The new bottles look great, but I can't give up my old friends just yet.
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Submitted by
Duck22
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Date Reviewed: August 7, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Keeps icy drinks icy a lot longer than regular bottles, especially on 90-degree plus days.
Weaknesses:
A little hard to clean, but spray in a little Clorox and swish it around, no problem. Plastic is stiffer than clear bottles, so you need to squeeze harder.
Similar Products Used:
Plain old bottles.
Bike Setup:
Hardtail.
Bottom Line:
Buy it, use it, get a new one every few years. Small dollars for a good product.
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Submitted by
D. Murray
a Cross Country Rider
from SC Date Reviewed: August 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
On-line/LBS
Strengths:
Keeps your favorite beverage cool a lot longer than a plain bottle.
Weaknesses:
The new style 20oz bottle no longer fits on the seat tube carrier on my GF's small frame bikes.
Similar Products Used:
Generic LBS bottles
Bike Setup:
'05 Stumpjumper Expert 120 and '07 Tarmac Expert
Bottom Line:
I've been using Polar bottles for years. They do a great job keeping fluids cool. I can usually still have a cool drink after an hour or more into a hot ride. They do a much better job than any plain bottle.
As for cleaning, I've never had a problem. I rinse them out as soon as I get home from a ride. I have forgotten to clean them on occasion and they needed more than a "rinsing". A bottle brush like the one in a Camelbak cleaning kit works great.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC Date Reviewed: July 22, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
Container Store
Strengths:
Size
Weaknesses:
Nearly impossible to clean the bottom of the inside. Irregular shaped.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
Look around for something with a smooth, easy-to-clean interior.
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Submitted by
Brad Harford
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZ Date Reviewed: July 5, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bicycle
Strengths:
Keeps water cool longer.
Weaknesses:
A little slow getting liquid out of it.
Similar Products Used:
Never used an insulated bottle before.
Bike Setup:
Mountain bike
Bottom Line:
Filled with ice and topped off with water stays cold with some ice still in it for over an hour in 100 plus degree desert heat. Two hours, still cool. Normal bottle lasts an hour or less. It is worth the extra money for the extra hour of cool water.
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Submitted by
Dave Wefler
a Weekend Warrior
from Hobart, IN. USA Date Reviewed: June 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anywhere in the country
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At:
Hodson's Bay
Strengths:
Looks pretty sweet, lots of color choices. Works pretty decent. Plan to do a experiment to see if it works better than normal water bottles.
Weaknesses:
not a super fast flow of water coming out, squeezing helps a little. PRICE!
Similar Products Used:
other water bottles?
Bike Setup:
Specialized Allez triple - stock
Bottom Line:
Does a good job of keepings things cold. haven't tried hot yet but I heard it works both ways. I really like this bottle but I spent $11 on it. Would have been nice if they were a little bit cheaper. Look cool as hell though.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Racer
from Phoenix, Arizona Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Strengths:
Keeps water/sports drink cold for hours. Freeze 1/2 the bottle for 2 hours of riding, or full bottle for 4 hours. (Based on Az summer of 100+ deg). Stays "snug" in bottle cage for rough mtb trail riding.
Weaknesses:
valve quits working properly, or breaks over time. ( 1-2 years of frequent use)
Similar Products Used:
other generic bottles
Bike Setup:
Mountain and road bikes.
Bottom Line:
Just came out with a "new and improved" version that holds slightly more fluid. Cool "updated styling" also.
http://www.polarbottle.com/whats_new.html
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Submitted by
Brian McInturff
a Cross Country Rider
from Marietta, GA Date Reviewed: July 9, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Blanket's Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Keeps ice water colder longer, easy to fill with ice cubes
Weaknesses:
A bit large but that is to be expected with the insulation. Need a dish brush to clean thoroughly.
Similar Products Used:
Uninsulated water bottles
Bike Setup:
Fisher Tass
Bottom Line:
Fill it with ice and water and it stays cold about an hour in 90 - 95 deg heat. Good for short rides when you don't need much water and don't want to bother with the Camelbak. If you want ice water to stay cold for hours, get a Camelbak Unbottle, wrap it in a towel, and put it in a daypack.
It would be nice to have a Polar Bottle version with a "fuzzy sleeve" for evaporative cooling in dry climates.
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Submitted by
Pablo
a Racer
from San Diego, CA USA Date Reviewed: October 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Strengths:
DUAL Purpose!
Weaknesses:
Heavy
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Various
Bottom Line:
HEY- This is a good commuter bottle! Keeps my coffee almost hot during a 30min commute- better than a regular bottle. How does it know to keep hot things hot and cold, cold? Why has no one mentioned this??
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Submitted by
Dr. Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from hackensack, nj,usa Date Reviewed: September 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
I bought two of these bottles, one a 24 oz and the other a 20 oz. Neither one keep liquids apreciably cooler than a regular water bottle even upon the addition of ice. The flow through the valve is very slow even if you squeeze the bottle hard and attempt to aspirate harder by sucking
Similar Products Used:
I found the off the rack gatorade bottle to empty more easily and could be reused
Bottom Line:
Don't waste your money on this one
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Submitted by
Sam
a
from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Date Reviewed: August 31, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Move, Nagoya
Strengths:
Keeps your drink cool, just as it says. Easy to pull apart and clean. Tough plastics and good design. Doesn't rattle in drink holder
Weaknesses:
It is heavier than a normal drink bottle. Overall volume it can hold is less than the same size normal drink bottle.
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000
Bottom Line:
SIMPLY a great drink bottle for easy access to fluids when riding.
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Submitted by
Frank
a Weekend Warrior
from Pocono's Date Reviewed: July 31, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Strengths:
Keeps water cooler much longer than regular bottles. Easy to clean.
Similar Products Used:
regular bottles
Bottom Line:
Works great, I keep them in an ice cooler until I'm ready to leave. They clean up easily, the white outside reflects the sun so it good if you are out in the open. Best $20 I ever spent.
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Submitted by
Roy Duhamel
a Weekend Warrior
from Missouri Date Reviewed: June 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Ksty Trail - MO
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
on line
Strengths:
Large capacity, 24 oz. Keeps liquids cold longer than a standard bottle.
Weaknesses:
Not the coldest keeper any longer!
Similar Products Used:
Standard bottles, fabric wrapped, steel and Zefal
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Road Warrior 1000, Brooks B-17 special, Thudbuster, ATAC pedals and Conti twister pro tires.
Bottom Line:
Sorry to say I have found a bottle that keeps liquids colder longer than the Polar! It is the Zefal Isotherm. I ordered four (they came from France in about a week). The bottles were 7.06 each and four cost 12+ for shipping, not bad at all.I fill each leaving a couple inches at the top, with gatorade mix and a shot or two of lemon juice - put in the fridge overnight, fill with ice cubes next morning and put in the freezer for an hour or so before I leave. The same as I fix the Polar bottles. These stay colder longer!
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Submitted by
Paul Mehltretter
a
from Mankato, MN Date Reviewed: June 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Red Jacket Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Scheels
Strengths:
Large capacity; insulation works.
Weaknesses:
None yet that I know of...
Similar Products Used:
Insulated bottle from Wal-Mart for $4 less... held only 14oz though.
It was tought to spend 5x more $$ on a bottle until you get an hour into a ride and no cold drink. What works best is to take this Polar bottle and a regular uninsulated bottle full of ice and gatorade or water. Consume the regular bottle first, and the polar is still nice and cold for the second half of the ride. I will probably buy another polar bottle so I don't have to deal with sweat on the uninsulated bottles. Buy this bottle if you ride for more than 30 minutes. 4 Flamin' chilis for price, 5 overall because it does what it claims.
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Submitted by
Horace
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX, USA Date Reviewed: January 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
insulated, strong, tops seals well, spout removable for cleaning
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
Next insulated water bottle
Bike Setup:
gary fisher gitche gumee 2000
Bottom Line:
The Next bottle leaked incessantly. This bottle is simply engineered better. In Texas, an insulated bottle with a reflective surface is pretty much a necessity. Easy to grab off the holder, easy to fill, easy to clean.
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Submitted by
smokey
a Cross Country Rider
from gilliam, MO USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
landahl trail also rhett's run
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
keeps drinks cool much longer than standard bottles. very durable.
Weaknesses:
none so far.
Similar Products Used:
regular water bottles.
Bottom Line:
IMHO, this is the best bottle on the market, although i haven't tried all of them. drinks stay cool for a long time. i often carry two, one with water and the other with powdered gatorade mix. i agree with one of the other posters that a color choice would be nice. buy one, you'll like it! 5 flamers........
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Submitted by
Kazman
a Cross Country Rider
from USA Date Reviewed: May 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Lifes a playground.anything in sight.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Really does what it says. Great look. Fits all cages.
Weaknesses:
More colors would be nice.
Similar Products Used:
One of a kind.
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 80.
Bottom Line:
A great bottle. I've never used those water backpanks, and i actually have a vaude splash 25 and i didnt even buy the add on of the bladder system, im not a fan of them. Ya..its a little expensive, but the mouth piece comes off so you can clean it. It will last a long long time, without mold or un-wanted "stuff".
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Submitted by
Roy Duhamel
a Weekend Warrior
from Jefferson City, Mo Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Katy Trail - Mo
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Cyucle Extreme Bikes, Mo
Strengths:
Large size, 24 oz and keeps fluids cooler
Weaknesses:
??
Similar Products Used:
Standard bottle and one with a cover around it
Bike Setup:
2001 Cannondale Road Warrior 1000, Brooks saddle, Thudbuster, rack on the back, ATAC pedals
Bottom Line:
The Polar is the only bottle to have - I have 5.
I use powdered gatorade with a shot of lemon juice, put in the fridge overnite, add ice in the a.m and put in the freezer for an hour or so - it stays cool a long time.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from PA Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
Insulated. Comes in two sizes. Nice finger grip, easy to hold bottle.
Weaknesses:
Logo comes off easily.
Bike Setup:
Marin
Bottom Line:
I like my water very cold, this bottle doesn't insulate that much. The water is usually cold for about 1-2 hrs when starting with a half-frozen bottle, after that it's slightly warm. Maybe it's just me being picky about the temperature.
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Submitted by
Striker
a Cross Country Rider
from Mass Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Keeps liquids cool langer
Weaknesses:
none
Bottom Line:
It works! Keeps liquids cooler much much longer than a regular bottle. It is also pretty durable and leak-free. Buy one if you can find it.
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Submitted by
Anna
a Cross Country Rider
from South Carolina Date Reviewed: August 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Any long road!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle World
Strengths:
The bottle keeps my water cold 3 to 4 times longer, especially if i also put ice in it. The insulation works great for hot days. The valve is wonderful, you never have to struggle to get it open and it can be easily taken apart for cleaning.
Weaknesses:
The bottle is great for riders who only consume 1 or 2 bottles of water, otherwise I would strongly suggest a back pack.
Similar Products Used:
Tons of generic bike bottles.
Bike Setup:
Trek 1500 road bike
Bottom Line:
The Polar Bottle is a fantastic water bottle. The price is great and so is the quality. The bottle is very "consumer friendly" with it's easy to open mouth valve and easy cleaning. The insulation keeps any beverage cold for hours. The bottle is also lightweight and fits easily into almost any bike bottle holder or pack. The bottle is especially good for short to medium rides.
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Submitted by
Jim
a
from S. Windsor, CT Date Reviewed: July 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Country roads, Ntl Parks, etc.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Works really well. For longer rides I simply freeze some of the drink. I also got the 28 oz bottle which I thought would be too big, but it has worked out fine
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Regular water bottles
Bike Setup:
'01 Cannondale R2000si
Bottom Line:
Buy!
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, Arizona Date Reviewed: January 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$6.00
Strengths:
Keeps water cooler than normal bottles Good threads & watertightness
Weaknesses:
Could stand to hold more
Similar Products Used:
All big-mouth plastic water bottles Camelback
Bottom Line:
I usually carry two of these with a smaller 21-oz third bottle mounted on the stem in hot weather. My 'hot' weather runs up to 110 degrees F in summer. I use them because they keep water cooler longer than any other type of bottle, are easily filled with ice cubes, don't crack when frozen, and they are tight - I've never had any leaks. Buy them on sale to save $$.
The Polar bottle could stand to hold more & I will probably switch to Camelbacks because I can get them in 100oz. capacity. But i really hate that heavy hot thing sweating against my back and its top-heavy feeling when I'm out riding.
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Submitted by
Cramer
a Weekend Warrior
from Earth Date Reviewed: October 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Michigan Singletrack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
L.B.S.
Strengths:
Keeps water colder than a non insulated bottle.
Weaknesses:
Not enough water capacity
Similar Products Used:
generic water bottles
Bottom Line:
I used one of these all summer and have just ordered a backback type system. I finally got sick of running out of water halfway though the trip. If you need to use a water bottle, this one works great. The insulation keeps your drink cooler than non insulated bottles but it's not like a thermos. Your water will still get warm, it just takes longer to get that way. I have had no problems with this bottle at all. I'm giving it 4 chilis overall because I think the backpack system is the way to go if you can afford it.
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Submitted by
Herb
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft. Worth Date Reviewed: July 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Trinity River Trails
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Bottom Line:
I bought this bottle because the packaging claimed it would keep fluids cold for a least 2 hours. I live in Texas where in the summer time your looking at 100 degrees + temps and even with cubes in the bottle my fluids are warm in 30-40 minutes. I have also had a problem with the pull valve on the lid; it doesn't close all the way unless it's heated with hot water and consequently it leaks a little. I have decided it's time to buy camelbak instead.
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Submitted by
Ali Engin
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago, IL Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Best bottle on the market, great mouth piece and insulation.
Weaknesses:
Hard to clean
Similar Products Used:
Regular water bottles and Camelbak
Bike Setup:
2000 Gary Fisher Big Sur
Bottom Line:
If you gonna use a bottle use this one, it does smell plastic like others (if you use water), great insulation. I use it for Gatorade and stuff, it's a little hard to clean inside like other bottles.
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Submitted by
a mtb rider
a Cross Country Rider
from boston ma usa Date Reviewed: May 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
after using your average traditional water bottles, i wantted to find something that would keep the water cold for hours, so i began looking into insulated water bottles. every bottle i tried sucked, until i bought the polar water bottle. i was recently riding in 85degree weather(with humidity 91degrees)and the water stayed cold for three hours.
Weaknesses:
if you don't make a gasket for the lid, it's going to leak. you would think that polar co. would have thought of that while testing it. i guess they were too concerned with the insulation for now.
Similar Products Used:
traditional and other insulated bottles.
Bottom Line:
this is a must if you like cold fluids on the trail. for maximum results, try filling the bottle with about an inch of water and let it freeze. once frozen fill the rest with water and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Emeryville, CA Date Reviewed: May 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Sulivan Cyn in the Santa Monica Mtns.
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Keeps it cold!
Weaknesses:
Inside Cleaning.
Bike Setup:
Road and MTB
Bottom Line:
Great bottle, keeps you stuff cold for hours. Good size, etc. I only have one suggestion. You better clean these babies out as soon as you finish riding, if you use anything besides water. The inside of the bottles are not smooth, they have tons of little pots inside. If you do not clean them and you get some caked on mold, clean-up is almost impossible without a bunch of pipe-cleaners. There are just too many places for mold to hide on the inside.
Now, I have had mine for over 3 years, hopefully the newer models are better.
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Savannah, GA Date Reviewed: April 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Gwinnett Street and Skidiway Island
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
Simply the best bottle!!! It's like a portable cooler on your bike. Cleans easily, screw top, insulated, etc... Not one of the cheap flip-top pieces of crap out there!!!
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Submitted by
Clem DePalma
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX. Date Reviewed: March 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Town Lake
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
It doesn't leak. Ir does keep ice longer than any unsulated bottle.
Weaknesses:
Materials used for the mouth spout. Should be more impervious to stains etc.
Bottom Line:
I too had the top crack around the stem but after a phone call I was sent a replacement top. The new top now has a light green stem that can be removed for cleaning. The top needs regular cleanings, as mold forms easily inside the sliding stem. The white top cleans relatively easy but the green stem gets embeded stains from ( mold?) which cannot be cleaned with soap and strong scrumming. The stem material appears to be somewhat porus and allows for staining. This material needs to be improved.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross-Country Rider
from Hoofddorp,the Netherlands Date Reviewed: January 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Dunes
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Keeps water cold very well for long time, not too stiff so you can squeeze the bottle. Does not leave a bad taste after longer time of use.
Weaknesses:
Mud and sand can cover the stem and top of bottle
Similar Products Used:
Cheap and not so cheap crap!
Bike Setup:
Trek y-11, Scott vantage
Bottom Line:
Great bottle, keeps water cool for a long time and doesn't take much effort to squeeze the water out. I had other 'insulated' bottles but they were very stiff so I had a hard time squeezing, this you will notice very much after a multi-hour ride. The only improvement I can think of is some kind of protection that keeps sand and mud of the top of the bottle.
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Submitted by
Roy Duhamel
a Weekend Warrior
from Jefferson, MO Date Reviewed: September 17, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Katy Trail State Park, MO
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Keeps fluid cold longer
Weaknesses:
None noted
Similar Products Used:
Standard H2O bottles
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper, Indy front, Thudbusterand a Brooks B-17 Leather saddle
Bottom Line:
I have two of these bottles. Would not trade them. They keep fluids cold longer than any standard bottle. They hold up well too. I have not yet noticed any cracks in the stem, over 4200 miles on the bike at this time.
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Submitted by
Ed
a Cross-Country Rider
from Littleton, CO Date Reviewed: July 23, 1999
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
keeps H2O cold far longer than conventional bottles. Durable - had mine for years w/o problems of any sort. Screw-on lid instead of press on.
Weaknesses:
none experienced in the several years I've owned this product.
Bottom Line:
why would anyone bother with the standard bottle? this offers superior performance and durability at a reasonable price.
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Submitted by
darren
a Cross-Country Rider
from MA Date Reviewed: July 23, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
this bottle beats the shit out of regular bottles. With my old bottle, the water would be warm within a half hour and the polar bottle keeps it cold for hours. And for only 8 bucks, why not get one? It's so worth it.
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Submitted by
Roger Odbert
a Cross-Country Rider
from Nokomis, FL Date Reviewed: July 21, 1999
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
Very good product, keeps water cold all day here in hot humid Florida. Calling the Product Manufacturer @ 800-440 -0358 will get you a free replacement top for those cracked valve stems. Would this site please post this info at the top of their list
Weaknesses:
Valve stems crack after awhile. Call Product Architects @ 800-440-0358 for a free replacement of the top.
Similar Products Used:
Regular ordinary water bottles
Bike Setup:
Teck 700 modified and upgraded with superior bottom bracket, chrome cassette, derailuer etc.
Bottom Line:
Grear Product and customer service. To get a free replacement for the top call Product Architects @ 800-440-0358
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Submitted by
Dave Giampietro
a Racer
from Watertown, CT Date Reviewed: July 2, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great insulation, Smooth Design (no tabs to stick into body when carrying on waist)
Weaknesses:
VALVE STEM CRACKS AT SEAM, CAN'T FIND REPLACEMENT CAP.
Bottom Line:
Was my favorite bottle of all time until the valve stem cracked.
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Submitted by
stuart muirhead
a Racer
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: June 10, 1999
Favorite Trail:
FM 1488 or Fayetteville ride
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Excellent for long rides when you want a cool sip of water and a normal water bottle would be at 80+ degrees. But not the polar bottle it stays cold for a good hr. to 2hr. depending on the time of day. I can't tell you how much I love this product! It is the greatest!!!
Weaknesses:
I currently had two valve stems break. The bottles are still in excellent condition after two years but I don't know how to get replacement tops for these bottles so I can start using them again.
Similar Products Used:
Haven't seen anything like it on the market.
Bike Setup:
I have a 97 Cannondale Multisport 1000. I am doing a 1/2 ironman in Buffalo Springs, TX on June 27. I also use the Polar bottle for long runs and while traveling so I have some thing cold to drink.
Bottom Line:
For my athletic needs this is the greatest invention in many many years. It makes those long rides, runs or whatever soooo much more enjoyable. If at all possible I would love to get a couple of replacement tops so I can use my two bottles that are currently stemless and thus unuseable. Please email me and let me know.
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Guido kerssens
a Cross-Country Rider
from Netherlands Date Reviewed: May 17, 1999
Favorite Trail:
yeah, I wish......
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
I t really keeps the liquid much longer cool, without a capacity penalty.
Weaknesses:
THEY ARE REALLY UGLY ON MY BIKE.
Similar Products Used:
Lots and lots of garbage.
Bike Setup:
Klein, Manitou, none Shimano.
Bottom Line:
They are just great and the durability is also good. They have the same contents as regular bottles. You got to try them!
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Mark Hinman
a weekend warrior
from Columbia, MD Date Reviewed: February 9, 1999
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I commute daily so I use the bottle frequently, and I have found that after about 8-9 months the bottles consistently develop a crack where the nozzle comes into the dome portion of the lip (I have cracked at least 3 or 4). About the polar label, just peal it off. To spite this, It is a very good bottle, that I will continue to use, to spite the less than ideal durability.
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GeekRider
a weekend warrior
from Acworth, GA Date Reviewed: February 8, 1999
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Love the Polar bottle. Filled to the brim with ice and then water, this thing stays cold for a long time, even in hot, humid Georgia. No nasty plastic taste, either. I also use mine at my desk at work during the week - easier to carry around the office than a glass. I only have two complaints so far: It is a little stiff to squeeze. I'm hoping it'll loosen up. The other problem is the logo paint. It cracks and comes off in little sticky pieces. Paint chips all over your hands, grips, etc. I'll be glad when all of it wears off. Gotta take away a chili for the paint.
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tmetzler
a cross-country rider
from Northern New Jersey Date Reviewed: January 13, 1999
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This bottle is great! Lotsa riders like the way it keeps stuff cold. It's the middle of winter here, and it's the only thing that keeps my H2O from Freezing! I put warm water in it and it's stay liquid for hours!
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Steve Horton
a weekend warrior
from Santa Clarita, CA Date Reviewed: July 13, 1998
Bottom Line:
If your'e looking for cold, polar bottle is your best bet. Ergonomically designed, this system will keep you hydrated for 4 plus hours of outdoor activity. Best to clean nipple with lemon juice and baking soda. This will keep the mildew away. A little tough to squeeze, but within time and constant use, it will begin to loosen up a bit. A bargain at 9 dollars at most outdoor recreation shops. Enjoy!!
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Dominic
a cross-country rider
from TX Date Reviewed: July 3, 1998
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This thing ROCKS, in the summers here in texas is usually gets above 110 degrees! With my regular bottle, the water stays cold for about 10 minuites, even if I freeze it! But with this bottle I can ride for 5+ hours and STILL have cold water. My first one did have a problem with the lid though after I crashed hard, the plastic bent and I couldnt get the top up or down, other than this, no problems!
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Pamela Sarandan
a cross-country rider
from Oklahoma City, OK Date Reviewed: June 22, 1998
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At first I liked your bottle, as I bought it the first year it was on the market. Then shortly thereafter, I started having trouble with the nozzle. It kept getting stuck and I couldn't pull it out with my teeth. Then it wouldn't close all the way. I tried spraying all kinds of lubricants around the nozzle working it up and down. That didn't even help. I would appreciate it if the manufacturer could send me a new lid for my bottle, or tell me what to do! I've tried everything. I couldn't find a place on this web page to e-mail anyone about this problem.
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Tracker
a weekend warrior
from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Date Reviewed: June 11, 1998
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Cold.......Let me tell ya somethin....This is one of the best buys I have made for under ten bucks since sliced bread hit the market. Living in Florida, alot of my daytime riding is done in 90-100 degree heat and this baby keeps my beverage cool all the way home. My other bottle has melted the ice, and is luke warm by the end of the first mile. Hell, this babies so cold give me 5 chiles to warm back up.
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Richard Talbot
a cross-country rider
from Dover, NH Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998
Bottom Line:
I started using the Polar bottle when the only rider whose bottle was not frozen solid halfway into a January 1st ride was using a Polar Bottle. Polar bottles stay liquid 2-3 times longer than standard bottles in cold New England winters. Yes they also can be used for summer riding and liquids stay cool longer, but the winter is the biggest payoff for me, on road rides. They do not leak any more than other bottles and have a mouth wide enough to accept scoops of powered drink mix or whole ice cubes. The only shortcoming is after 1-1/2 yrs of continuous year round use the nipples are stiff, but replacement caps are available.
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Annette
a cross-country rider
from Corte Madera, CA Date Reviewed: May 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
I got these on sale at REI for 5 bucks each and I must say, they worked pretty good. I used them on a 78 mile road ride through Death Valley, and my drinks stayed reasonably cool and didn't have any of that plastic taste. Plus, I think they look cool. Not bad for the money.
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Steve
a cross-country rider
from Streetsboro, OH, USA Date Reviewed: April 19, 1998
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This bottle is only about a half step above a regular water bottle. Even with ice in the bottle the best you can hope for is that the water isn't warm after 20 or 30 minutes of riding. Also the screw top leaks. A freind of mine has a Zefal insulated bottle. Three hours after finishing his water the ice cubes still hadn't melted.
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james
a weekend warrior
from san francisco,ca Date Reviewed: April 9, 1998
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the body is great,but i know there is something beter out there .the mouth piece sucks...incredibly hard to take apart...must keep clean at all times otherwise yucky mildew builds up in the mouthpiece..wonder if the mouthpiecec can be purchased separately..or should i soak it in denture cleaner..you folks take a look at yours now!!!
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Ken
a cross-country rider
from Southern Maryland Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998
Bottom Line:
Big, great insulation, heat-reflecting, and no plastic taste make this the best hiking or biking bottle I've ever had. The only drawback is that it is a little hard to squeeze, but I think that is due to the insulation. Keeps ice cubes frozen for hours in the sun. Also good for the beach. This one gets my top rating until (if) I find a better one.
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joe
a cross-country rider
from ca, usa Date Reviewed: March 30, 1998
Bottom Line:
Keeps water cold but Hard to squeeze. Lousy opening on top, is tough on your teeth. A little hard to clean. More of a camping bottle than a cyclist bottle. asdf l; asdj f;las kj df ;la sjd f;l aj sd ;lfkj as;ldfkja;sl dkjfa;ls dkfja;s ld kfja ;sldk fja;lsk djfa;l skdjf;laskdf;laks jdf ;l kasjdf lkjsad flad nvvnj edfjh
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Dom
a cross-country rider
from Texas Date Reviewed: February 8, 1998
Bottom Line:
I've got two of em'. They work way better than any other water bottle I have tried at keeping drinks cool. I also love the grooves in the side that keep it in my cage, even when I am going over logs and rocks. BUY THIS BOTTLE IF YOU LIVE IN TEXAS!!!!!!!!! 5 of those pepper things
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Roy Duhamel
a weekend warrior
from MO Date Reviewed: January 28, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought my first Polar when I started riding last year. I then bought a second bottle and installed another holder. This is not a thermos bottle, but with ice it certainly beats any standard bottle for keeping water cool longer. I have been on the trail for 3 hours in 90+ weather and altho not cold - the water was still cool. Well worth the money!
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Bear-man
a cross-country rider
from Big Bear Date Reviewed: January 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
A bottle is a bottle! Most folks hear this and don't give much thought to water bottles, like I did once. However, the Polar bottle does a good job of keeping your fluids reasonably cold, far superior over an uninsulated jug. And most of the time you won't need it to hold cold fluids beyond an hour, particularly if you ride on hot and hellish dayrides. I've also got a hydration pack as well, but for those times that I don't want to lug a bag on my back, I fill two Polar bottles to the brim with ice cubes and an energy drink, then I'm set for a couple of hours. If I need to, I'll refill somewhere along the way, (obviously not possible when I'm out in the deep brush, then I take my hydration pak as well). Hey, for 9 bucks, just buy it...
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Matt DeWitt
a weekend warrior
from Jenison,Mi Date Reviewed: January 17, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought one for my wife .She loved it !!!!Her drink stays much colder than mine.I just might have to get one also.Geater size and insulation makes this thing the best! Its bigger than the standard bottle .The wide mouth allows you to stick ice cubes in it . No bottle taste.
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Al Bisasky
a weekend warrior
from Sykeville, MD Date Reviewed: July 20, 1997
Bottom Line:
This is a (lightly) insulated, 24oz. water bottle. Having suffered through many, many bottles over 25 years of road and 1 year of mountain biking, this one is about the best that I have used. If packed with ice and then filled with water, this bottle manages to keep the water drinkably cool even after two hours of 90+ degree weather. The indentations on the sides allow for an easy, positive grip and lock against the upper rear portion of the bottle cage to keep it secure. I have yet to have the bottle flip out of the cage. The insulation keeps the bottle from sweating and prevents the road dust/dirt from turning into mud. The top screws on rather than presses on so a dropped bottle will not water the trail instead of supplying water for the cyclist. Of particular note about this bottle: the nozzle is large and is easily pulled out without losing teeth or resorting to two hands and an aaauugghh like some that I've owned. The wide nozzle allows a generous, even flow of liquid. I intend to add a second Polar Bottle for longer rides. I payed $9.95 at Race Pace in Westminster, MD (great shop by the way!), although I have seen them in the catalogs for a buck or two cheaper. This one of the few times that I thought I got alot more than my money's worth.In the long run it may not prove to be as bomb proof as my Nalgene Lexan bottles, but it certainly is well made, keeps the water cold for extended periods, and is a pleasure to use. Five chili's +!
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