Showing posts with label water bottle with straw. Show all posts
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California Springs Classic Bicycle Water Bottle
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norelco
on Saturday, August 2, 2014
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I ride about 40-50 miles per week. Over time I developed handelbar palsy (chronic wrist pain) to the point that I could not squeeze my water bottle.These bottles are very easy to squeeze and meet my needs. The price is right.
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Nice bottle. I like the vintage appearance, which matches my retro steel road bike, and the valve and cap are tight and do not leak. Flow through the valve is totally adequate.Want California Springs Classic Bicycle Water Bottle Discount?
The 4 bottles were delivered very promptly. They are an excellent fit in a TA steel bottle cage and have no plastic taste even after sitting over night. The plastic is flexible, the cap is tight and leak proof and the bottle design allows for easy grasping from the downtube location of the bottle cage. An outstanding product and highly recommended if you need a traditional style water bottle.Zak Hydro Canteen Bottle (BPA FREE)
Posted by
norelco
on Friday, May 23, 2014
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My 2.5 year old had this bottle for 2 months, she likes to chew, the hard white straw cracked and broke in 1/2, not safe at all. Contacted the company twice with no response.Read Best Reviews of Zak Hydro Canteen Bottle (BPA FREE) Here
My 2 year old loves this! Easy to use. Very cute design. Will leak when held upside down for a bit, but not a lot. Very good for one of the less expensive water bottles I found.My 3 year old daughter loves this bottle. I love that it doesn''t leak and it''s easy to clean. My only disappointment was that I found it cheaper at WalMart after I bought it here. Oh well.KOR ONE BPA Free Water Bottle Save 17% off
Posted by
norelco
on Monday, May 12, 2014
The Kor One Hydration Vessel is a rugged water bottle. The mouth opening is the perfect size for plopping in ice cubes and drinking out of. The mouth piece has rounded edges, so it feels great to take a drink out of it. The hinged cap stays in place, and it does not leak.
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Note: this is from review I wrote in October. All of it remains true. Updates at the bottomI got mine in the mail today and I like it quite a bit more than I thought I would... For starters, the packaging and trimmings are very classy. I know that doesn''t matter in the long run, but for me it helps with first impressions. Next off the build quality is really incredible. The base has a low profile rubber ring around it that helps with traction when setting it down. The button on the front to open the lid is large enough and the actual clasp holding it closed is really beefy actually it''s connected to an armature that actuates two hooks one on each side of the bottle. These, in turn, are held in place by TWO large leaf springs that really feel like they''re here to last.
What don''t I like? Well I hate leaving reviews where I don''t trash at least ONE thing about a product but I can''t bring myself to do it. OH YAand the mouth is big enough to put in the ice cubes from my ice maker! See? I actually put a positive comment in the trash section. Ouch.
That said, I''m not a paid shill and I --OH there''s something I don''t like. I think most of their website is horrible. Too much flash and "Personal Sustainable Hydration" is the most pompous tripe I''ve ever heard.
That said, I think everyone should run out and buy one of these, unless you want to die from only having non sustainable hydration! (blech)
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December ''08 updates:
Nothing really much to add... It is easy to keep clean. It will take every ice cube I''ve found with no problem. It doesn''t hold flavors or smells at all after you''ve given it a rinse. The rubber gasket that presses on the mouth from the lid is positively bizarre it BARELY touches the mouth, yet I''ve never had a leak that wasn''t due to not closing it all the way and even then only once.
It still really looks as good as the day I bought it which is pretty impressive as most things that go into my bag (a Maxpedition Versapack) end up scratched within seconds. The materials here really are nice.
I''m buying 4 as gifts this year, so let that speak for itself.
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My husband bought one of these bottles for me for my birthday because I was absolutely obsessed with having one. Used it daily at work and the gym for 3 weeks. Placed it in the top shelf of my dishwasher and it was never the same again. The top will not seal:( It doesn''t look and now it leaks. So I thought, I guess that was just my fault. I bought a second bottle for me from the beyond yoga charity sale because I loved the message on it. Again, used it for weeks with no problems, then all of a sudden, the top stopped latching. I don not understand when you pay over 36 dollars for a bottle and after a few weeks leaks. I really really really wanted to love this bottle, but I guess I will have to go back to my Nalgene one.Want KOR ONE BPA Free Water Bottle Discount?
While this water bottle is a pleasure to use, it is simply not as durable as my $10 nalgene and here is why.Both of them are made from the same Eastman Triton plastic, but the nalgenes have screw on lids on the top. The Kor uses an actual metal joint to flip the lid back, which leaves it very vulnerable.
I dropped it accidently from my desk to the tile floor while trying to shove it into my backpack, and a crack formed right near the hinge. This was the first time it was dropped and the bottle was just two weeks old.
I''m sorry, but I didn''t spend $30 for something that needs to be treated like fine china. If you plan on carrying around this alot and expect it to accidently be dropped, I strongly don''t recommend it.
Pittsburgh Steelers Glacier Water Bottle
Posted by
norelco
on Saturday, December 7, 2013
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I bought the Pittsburgh Steelers Glacier Water Bottle for my 16 year old son for his birthday. He wanted anything Steelers so I chose this along with a few other Steelers items. He loves it! It''s a good sturdy plastic and it holds a lot. I may have to buy one for my 14 year old too! Nice, very nice!Read Best Reviews of Pittsburgh Steelers Glacier Water Bottle Here
This product is awesome. It represents my favorite team and it keeps my water crisp and clean. It works in the workplace and in the gym. Three thumbs up.MLB Boston Red Sox Two Piece Black Ceramic Mug Set
Posted by
norelco
on Saturday, October 12, 2013
Polar Bottle 24oz Insulated Assorted Bulk /24 Box
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norelco
on Saturday, October 5, 2013
M3 Plus Indoor Cycle
Posted by
norelco
on Thursday, October 3, 2013
First impressions are that it looks like it should be in the Museum of Modern Art. It is just beautiful and minimalist in design. Although it looks minimalist, it certainly has no lack of features. For me, the most important feature improvement that the M3 Plus has over the With Computer Keiser M3 Indoor Cycle Stationary Indoor Trainer Exercise Bike is that Keiser addressed the issue of handlebar adjustment. The M3 had no capability to adjust the fore/aft position of the handlebar. That caused some issues for some people to get a good fit with the bike. The main reason there was a fit issue was that as you moved the handlebar to a higher position, the handlebar moves further forward since it is angled in the frame. If you are long-legged that means you have to move the saddle height up quite a bit and move the seat back, to get a proper knee over foot position. Unfortunately this also means that you need to move the handlebars up and since moving the handlebars up also moves them forward due to the angle, it results in a very stretched forward position that makes spinning difficult and actually puts you in an uncomfortable position on the bike.
That issue has vanished with the M3 Plus which now has a fore/aft adjustment for the handlebars. This eliminates the potential fit problem and makes the bike just about perfect.
The bike is virtually silent in operation. Your hard breathing will make more noise than the bike...seriously. The saddle is very comfortable and I''d say it is one of the most comfortable saddles I''ve used on a spin bike.
The resistance is adjusted by a very precise gear-lever located very conveniently on the near side base of the handlebar. What is notable about the resistance mechanism is that it does not rely on friction by pads on the flywheel, but by magnetic resistance. Since there is nothing actually rubbing on the wheel, that makes it smooth, non-pulsating and absolutely quiet.
The computer included with this bike is also excellent. The LCD digits are large and easy to see. The resistance level you have chosen is displayed on the computer as a "gear" and this is fantastic because it lets you consistently choose the same level of resistance predictably instead of guessing as you would with a pad-based friction mechanism.
The computer also displays your cadence (RPM), Power Output, Heart Rate, Elapsed Time, Gear (resistance level) and Odometer/trip distance. Another cool feature I like but don''t see in action that often is the automatically backlit display. A sensor on the computer automatically activates the backlight when it needs to.
I''m 6''2" and weigh 208lb. The bike is stable and seems quite solid to me. It doesn''t rock, sway or move in any way that I can percieve when I''m spinning...even if my cadence is quite high.
One final thing that almost seems minor is I really like the "gravity" water bottle platform. It''s nice not to have to fight a cage when getting your water bottle in/out.
I really like the M3 Plus. It''s got a great warranty, is well-constructed and operates about as good as a spinning bike could operate. If you are debating whether it could possibly be worth the money, I would say yes it is. Go ride a few $400-$600 spin bikes then hop on the M3. I think you''ll immediately realize, as I did, that you''re on an entirely different machine. The quality of construction will likely out last several of the el-cheapo bikes.
If you are serious about spinning and cycling you should really consider the Keiser M3 Plus. You might be able to get the M3 and save some money if you are not particularly tall or short since the more adjustable handlebar is really the only significant difference between the two bikes.I did not want to pay over $1000 for an indoor bike. But the feature that I most wanted was the magnetic resistance which no bike under $1000 has. It came down to the Schwinn AC Performance and the Keiser M3 Plus for my top two contenders. I recently lost a lot of weight and reaped a whole host of health benefits from it--much of that due to my new-found love of biking. I wanted to bring that indoors for winter and bad weather days. If I have to spend over $1000, then so be it--health trumps cost right?
The M3 Plus arrived in great shape from UPS ground. It is well-packaged (unlike the biased video on youtube by S*****Cycles) and I doubt you would have any problems with shipping damage. Setup took just 30 minutes and unlike assembling furniture, there aren''t a lot of pieces/parts to it. I did get a sense of how well the bike is made and designed. While I wouldn''t call it heavy duty construction, for your typical home, it is very well made.
PROS:
-magnetic resistance
-"gears" controlled by lever and readout on computer
-quiet drive belt
-adjustability: seat up/down/fore/aft, handlebars up/down/fore/aft.
-multi-position handle bars
-built-in computer: RPM (cadence), ELAPSED TIME, HEART RATE (Polar compatible), WATTS, GEAR, TRIP/ODO distance.
-dual platform/SPD Shimano Pedals
-designed and manufactured in the USA!
-backlit LCD (although rather dim)
CONS:
-distance on computer is arbitrary unit.
-no performance analysis on computer
-cost.
COMMENTS:
I would definitely pay the extra premium to get the handlebar adjustability of the M3 "PLUS". Fitment is key!
Computer: Some competitors charge more than $150 extra and may not be as useful or integrated with the unit as this one is. Also, the "gears" display is something that is very worthwhile as you can go select any gear and know exactly what kind of resistance it has--no guessing and adjusting continously. The computer is very useful, especially with HR monitoring with an optional Polar Wearlink Coded 31 Transmitter (recommended). Read up on target heart rate zone. One note: The distance/ODO is an arbitrary unit of distance. It is not miles or km. Every 200 revolutions is counted as 1 unit of distance. Would have been nice to have Keiser calibrate this distance to your typical road bike wheel size (ie. 700x25). Re: performance analysis, I am talking some HR monitors will estimate calories burned, time in heart rate zone, average HR, etc. The computer is very basic. However, you can pay attention to energy expended (WATTS) and try to maintain or increase that from workout to workout. In any case, use the computer to your advantage--whether it be maximizing workout distance, maintaining heart rate zone, maximizing energy expended, maintaining cadence, upping the "gear", etc.
I love how quiet this unit is. You can watch tv or listen to music without turning up the sound to absurdly high levels. Some units are chain based and make a lot of racket or require servicing for time to time.
The Shimano pedals are the exact same ones I use on my Trek hybrid bike! Tip: go get some bike shoes and Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set. You can go stand pedal or pedal hard without worry about losing grip. I do not like the cage so I removed those with two screws on each pedal.
Lastly, keep your M3 Plus looking and working great by keeping it clean, lubing the key points outlined in the manual, and wax some select surfaces with car polish.This is quite simply the best spin bike there is. I have researched spin bikes for the past 2 years, and have had a bad experience with one. The bike is compact, sturdy, incredibly easy to adjust, and whisper quiet. Its infinitely adjustable, which is a rarity. Now it has the fore and aft adjustable handlebars, making it even better. The pedals can be easily swapped out. Basically, you can customize this bike to be anything you want it to be. I had trouble moving a heavy flywheel on other spin bikes. This one is magnetic going from gear 1 to 24. It is so easy to use, you feel like you''re missing steps. Its smooth as silk and I found it to feel better than using a bike on a trainer. Don''t even look at another spin bike. Get this one. For a person with physical ailments to someone who is an elite cyclist, this one would work for anyone. I can''t say enough good things about it. The price might seem high, but for what you are getting, its worth every penny and then some.
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Product arrived quickly and was well packed so no damage. Easy to assemble in less than an hour. Some specialty tools were requested but not really required. Only 4 main parts. When riding the adjustments on the bike are easy to operate and allow you to finely adjust based on how hard you want to ride. I like 3 minute intervals and moving back and forth is easy and quick. The best part is the quiet operation and the heavy duty construction of the parts that will clearly last a long time. I have 4 different machines in my home gym and it is already my favorite. It is so quiet you can use even early in the morning without worrying about waking anyone. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a well made exercise machine. Both me and my husband are now racing to wake up and be the first one on the bike.Want M3 Plus Indoor Cycle Discount?
I seldom ever write a review as for the most part I get what I paid for. But in this case, the Keiser M3Plus exceeded my expectations at every level.The packaging was exceptional the best packed product I have ever received
The assembly instructions were simple, well laid out and easy to follow. Assembly took about 35 minutes
And then we get to the bike itself what can I say....
SOLID DURABLE WELL DESIGNED ATTENTION TO DETAIL
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART TOTALLY SILENT SIMPLE NO FRILLS COMPUTER
SHIMANO CLIPS AND TOE CLIP STRAP COMFORTABLE EASY ADJUSTABLE RIDING POSITION
STABLE CAN STAND UP AND CLIMB OR SIT DOWN AND SPIN
JUST AN AWESOME PRODUCT (AND MADE IN AMERICA)
Best purchase of 2012 for me
Great American Buffalo Sabres 2-Pack Tankard Set
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norelco
on Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Rubbermaid 3160RDEDAY1 Sip Bottles
Posted by
norelco
on Thursday, August 1, 2013
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I played rugby and had the greatest water bottle ever, I had it all through college and at my last game it was stolen! Ive been looking for it, for nearly 8 yrs now...this is the closest I''ve gotten! I loved the straw and squeeze, with cut off/closure...it takes some getting use to ( if you normally use regular water ) like my old one, you don''t tip the bottle, you just squeeze, also if you blow into the straw and you are not careful you will get a rush of water forced in your mouth or on your face.Read Best Reviews of Rubbermaid 3160RDEDAY1 Sip Bottles Here
I used to buy these at my grocery store, but they are no longer carried there. I was delighted to find them on Amazon. They wash well in the dishwasher, straws in the silverware caddy, the tops and bottoms on the upper rack. I prefer water/drink bottles like this with straws, and the mouthpiece closes tightly and opens and closes easily. They seem like a very good value compared to many other water bottles.It''s the straw inside. Makes all the difference in the world. Squeeze bottles, sans straw, are fine for some things. But for early morning commutes with a protein shake or any other thick beverage, you cannot beat having the straw inside. And it is removable, if that doesn''t work for you. The added benefit of not having to tip your head back in 5 AM traffic to finish said beverage is also a valuable asset. These used to be available in supermarkets and box stores, but after fruitless searches finally managed to replace my existing Rubbermaid bottle online. They don''t last forever, and fearing a continued prolonged search, I purchased two. Probably should''ve bought three.Great product. Took out the straw since me and my kids did not like that feature. Doesn''t leak or sweat.
