I love Hanna Grant. Top protector. Stainless without plastic veneer (allows for thermal sanitation of the bottle). Best part of stainless bottles? ...they can be sanitized at temp without deformation or plastic breakdown (thus they tend to be cleaner). The straw feature is awesome, but complicates cleaning. I'd prefer a stainless straw (non-threaded) but removable, for easy cleaning and to reduce hydration contact with plastic. The top, ideally made of stainless with a silicone gasket (removable), and/or a top that is very quickly and easily cleanable (no nooks and crannies).
Plastic micro and nano particles from food and water containers are far more pernicious and harmful than I realized. And PBA-free means nothing since the chemicals that replace PBA are just as bad. If I competed in races, I'd save my plastic bottles for race day, and use metal the rest of the time. (Pro tip: do not microwave food in plastic, even if the instructions tell you too.)
hey great video ! One question tho , how does the non insulated bottle hold up against normal plastic cycling bottles on a hot ride in the sun. Does the water heat up more in the bivo non insulated bottle ?
Thanks, nice bottle idea, and I'm in once they get a cap. BTW, I wish you could get your slow shipping resolved. I go elsewhere most of the time, simply because they have faster shipping. Just trying to help!
Hey John, not sure how large your orders were in the past. We offer free 2 day shipping over $150. Otherwise its usually USPS, which we all know how that can be. I am going to bring this up and discuss with the team! Thanks for watching!
@@planetcyclery3596 Order was quite small and the tracking said it would be a Friday delivery. Received today, 2 days earlier than the tracking said. So I take it all back...at least most of it! ;)
Hi! The Raw version doesn't have the silicone exterior coating. The silicone adds some extra grip in the hand and prevents rattling, though we have found the shape itself keeps the bottle quiet. In metal cages, you will hear a little rattle with the Raw.
Water bottles come in different materials (steel or plastic) shapes, volumes, insulted or not, and with or without caps (to protect from the dirt). So I wrote a book, My Journey to Knowing How to Properly Carry Water on a Bicycle. I hate cleaning bottles -- seems useless. I worry about molding.
Hi Peter! The Bivo bottles are easy to clean in the dishwasher, which is a major bonus! The straw and nozzle are food grade silicone so can also be put in the dishwasher. We'd recommend washing the lid by hand with mild dish soap.
Pretty cool idea but doesn’t the plastic straw negate the advantage of the stainless steel bottle? For this idea to really benefit from moving away from plastic then it shouldn’t have any plastic in it. That’s just my thought.
@@planetcyclery3596 worth adding that the cap is polypropylene. Most cycling bottles are LDPE which leaches significantly more plastic into your water/electrolyte than PP!
Thanks for this. The flow comparison was excellent, definitely sold me on this
I love Hanna Grant. Top protector. Stainless without plastic veneer (allows for thermal sanitation of the bottle). Best part of stainless bottles? ...they can be sanitized at temp without deformation or plastic breakdown (thus they tend to be cleaner). The straw feature is awesome, but complicates cleaning. I'd prefer a stainless straw (non-threaded) but removable, for easy cleaning and to reduce hydration contact with plastic. The top, ideally made of stainless with a silicone gasket (removable), and/or a top that is very quickly and easily cleanable (no nooks and crannies).
Plastic micro and nano particles from food and water containers are far more pernicious and harmful than I realized. And PBA-free means nothing since the chemicals that replace PBA are just as bad. If I competed in races, I'd save my plastic bottles for race day, and use metal the rest of the time. (Pro tip: do not microwave food in plastic, even if the instructions tell you too.)
The dirt on nozzle: ALL BOTTLES have that “issue”! Lol
BUT great bottle. This is the only stainless steel water bottle that solves that flow problem
Yea I guess we should have specified the issue is the opening is very large and dirt and gunk get into it easier than a regular bottle.
hey great video ! One question tho , how does the non insulated bottle hold up against normal plastic cycling bottles on a hot ride in the sun. Does the water heat up more in the bivo non insulated bottle ?
Thanks, nice bottle idea, and I'm in once they get a cap. BTW, I wish you could get your slow shipping resolved. I go elsewhere most of the time, simply because they have faster shipping. Just trying to help!
Hey John, not sure how large your orders were in the past. We offer free 2 day shipping over $150. Otherwise its usually USPS, which we all know how that can be. I am going to bring this up and discuss with the team! Thanks for watching!
@@planetcyclery3596 Order was quite small and the tracking said it would be a Friday delivery. Received today, 2 days earlier than the tracking said. So I take it all back...at least most of it! ;)
Are they double lined to keep cool drinks cool?
Hi Matthew, the Bivo One and Duo are single wall, but keep your eyes peeled for an insulated version launching soon!
What about the weight
Is there a difference between the normal version and the RAW version other than color? Why is the RAW version so much cheaper?
Hi! The Raw version doesn't have the silicone exterior coating. The silicone adds some extra grip in the hand and prevents rattling, though we have found the shape itself keeps the bottle quiet. In metal cages, you will hear a little rattle with the Raw.
Water bottles come in different materials (steel or plastic) shapes, volumes, insulted or not, and with or without caps (to protect from the dirt). So I wrote a book, My Journey to Knowing How to Properly Carry Water on a Bicycle. I hate cleaning bottles -- seems useless. I worry about molding.
Hi Peter! The Bivo bottles are easy to clean in the dishwasher, which is a major bonus! The straw and nozzle are food grade silicone so can also be put in the dishwasher. We'd recommend washing the lid by hand with mild dish soap.
What's up Tobin? How are you???
Ill buy a bigger one in a neutral color!
Check out the Bivo Duo in black!
Pretty cool idea but doesn’t the plastic straw negate the advantage of the stainless steel bottle? For this idea to really benefit from moving away from plastic then it shouldn’t have any plastic in it. That’s just my thought.
The 'straw' is actually made from a silicone.
@@planetcyclery3596 worth adding that the cap is polypropylene. Most cycling bottles are LDPE which leaches significantly more plastic into your water/electrolyte than PP!
Regardless of features, materials, etc...a bottle without a nozzle cap is pointless.