Subtle improvements to the standard bidon with Abloc’s Arrive S bottles

Too tiny. I sweat like (deleted) and need 24 oz bottles.

@Matty – you’re absolutely correct. Loaded with water, rough road and cages with minimal support on the lower tab and you’ll go back to your old bottles next ride. I speak from experience having bought some bottles traveling in Asia with similar design, one ride was all it took to put them into the recycle bin.
As for small frames, search “side loader bottle cage” and you’ll get a much better solution than the one being offered here in addition to being able to carry more fluids. I race XC and use the Arundel Side Loader, never lost a bottle – NEVER.

Thanks for the feedback! In response to people’s concerns:

18.5oz is actually 2 gulps less than a 22oz, especially as our bottle allows more of the liquid at the end to come out, so it’s pretty much a wash. Regardless, we will have a larger version coming out in the spring.

We’ve tested hundreds of bottles with all different kinds of cages and have only 1 bottle come out, under extreme conditions, where a regular bottle had the same problem. We back our product 100% and offer a money back guarantee if you’re not happy for any reason. No one has a design that’s remotely close to ours (please show us,) and the taper and ease of entry/exit is worth the virtually non-existent risk.

Side-loader cages are great and our midsection design makes it even easier to slam in. If you don’t have one, we’ve got you covered too.

As for the cleanliness issue, our AntiMicrobial tech is leagues ahead of anyone else’s surface-level coating which will eventually wear or wash off. If you dump your bottles within a few days, you won’t have any issues and won’t need to clean them. If you’re terrible about hygiene, we have a modular 3-part design which is easily serviceable like any high-end component.

But above all, bottles have fundamentally been functional objects forever, and untouched by design. The chunky, engineering-driven cylindrical shape and scratched-up paint doesn’t belong on certain people’s bikes.

Our ethos is Beautiful Performance, which is award-winning design (Good Design, International Design Award) and high-performance. We appreciate everyone’s feedback and consideration, and hope to show everyone a new vision.

ABLOC: I think what Kevin was referring to was the narrow opening (and neck), making it much harder to clean the bottle..

@ABLOC please consider a one-liter bottle. I ride a lot with Zefal Magnum bottles for the extra capacity. Love the size, but the quality is so-so.

I would love to see a higher quality alternative, especially from a U.S. co.

ditto, the Zefal Magnum size option

Two things.

i won one in a race. i had trouble getting ample water flow out of the nozzle compared to a camelbak. what am i doing wrong?

Would like to try one on my MTbike to see if can handle .. jump´s and big bumps….

I have been using the Arrive S on Blackburn carbon cages, that are an open cage design, and aren’t particularly snug. I have had zero issues with the bottle’s bouncing out, and this is riding super hard packed, bumpy dirt on a gravel bike (no suspension). I can’t vouch for other cages, but I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easily these bottles go in, and how well they stay, regardless of looking like they may be “small” for the cage.

As for flow rate, I like to take big gulps, and they work nicely for me. Quick rebound and fit nicely in the hand. Easier to use without taking eyes off the road than most other bottles.

Long time mini review here. I’ve been using the Abloc bottles for over three years now and I’ve still got mixed feelings about them.
I love how they look. In my opinion there is no better looking bottle on the market. They “taste” fairly neutral, but especially in warm weather (think Alps in summer, on the sunny mountain side) there is a slight plasticy taste noticeable. However, I also have a SPC Purist bottle and here I experience the same.
Cleaning it is easy enough. The black nozzle you can just pull out of the cap. Inside is a white membrane that pops out if needs cleaning. I destroyed one trying though, so I rather just pop them in the dish washer, works fine.
Biggest drawback though: I lost 2 bottles completely, one during a cyclocross training, another on a cobblestone ride. I’m using Tacx Deva cages now, but also dropped bottles with a King cage and Specialized cage. This issue could have something to do with the bottle, or maybe with the cages I used. I’m actually considering asking for a custom King cage to fit them properly.

At Abloc: consider a bigger opening for a better flow. My girlfriend refuses to use the bottle because she finds it hard to drink from. Also, especially in grimy weather, it’s nice if the nozzle is flush at the top so no dirt can enter the hole. With a Tacx, Elite or Specialized bottle, dirt can just be wiped off. Then last but not least: the nozzle is quite large in diameter, making it difficult to drink “from the side”.

That’s about it. I’m still quite pleased with them, despite their drawbacks. But I won’t be riding cobbles before I get some custom cages. They’re too expensive to lose.