Water Bottles?

Ok, so I haven't used water bottles on my bikes for years now as I mainly ride MTB and take a Camelbak, nut now I'm getting into more road riding I need to buy some water bottles right?

I remember the old style water bottles making anything put in them taste of yucky PVC plastic, have things moved on since then?
I do have a Camelbak Podium water bottle that I use when visiting the gym, but they aren't particularly cheap (at least to a tightwad like me!), it is very good though, and although I've only ever put water in it it never tastes "plasticky" at all

Given that I'll probably want to be putting various energy drinks in these water bottles what do you reccommend? which ones will not make whatever I put in it taste of plastic or the previous energy drink it held?
Are there any firm favourites amongst the road riders on here?

All thoughts & advice welcomed

Sigg Bottles are aluminium so never make things taste plasticky

But on a serious note http://www.amazon.co.uk/Glogg-Classic-5 ... ter+bottle

I always try to use the type with the hinged top cover these days especially on wet/damp days. Rather not run the risk of putting anything nasty (eg cow poo etc.) in my mouth if I can help it! Modern bottles tend not to 'taste' like some of the older ones did.

.......errr, I buy something I like the look of. Last one was black to match my Basso what a tart

Shaun

Old Ned,

Does your response mean that you used to taste cow poo and the more modern bottles help you avoid this?

I better add that i worked on a farm in my youth and have had the dubious pleasure on numerous occasions - the joys of milking cows!!!

To the OP - Kettlo had some nice TDF Coca Cola bottles for sale in the Sales section.

Richard

I use a Sigg on my Carlton Flyer, expensive but superbly made and they seal properly with a screw stopper. Well worth the extra dough.

Midlife":2u4s7ky0 said:

.......errr, I buy something I like the look of. Last one was black to match my Basso what a tart

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I think I'm heading that way too :facepalm:

Been looking around, I think it's a worthwhile investment to get something that will last a while, and not a cheap plasticky eBay special that will probably be chucked away in a few months time.

I'll also be looking for one which is easy to drink from on-the-go.

Then there's the bottle cage dilemma, I have one at present and it's a nice carbon thing that I've had for a few years, but can I find another like it?? No... matching bottle cages are a must I think

Good evening,

Apologies to begin with, i was in a shop called Decathelon today and they had a large selection of bottles - i did not look closely at them at all - hence my apology. I would give their website a look at least as they have various styles - including the steel ones.

Richard

Does anybody know where I might get my hands on a pair of TDF Coca-Cola bottles, I believe somebody had a few for sale recently?

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I do have a Camelbak Podium water bottle that I use when visiting the gym, but they aren't particularly cheap (at least to a tightwad like me!), it is very good though, and although I've only ever put water in it it never tastes "plasticky" at all

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Stainless steel sigg style bottle - £1.99 eBay (i sprayed the Swiss flag on)