Review: Bivo One 21oz Lightweight Bottle

> Buy now: Bivo One 21oz Lightweight Bottle for £35.06 from Alpine Trek

I have always struggled with being an environmentalist and trying to find a bottle that isn’t made of some kind of plastic. There have been metal bottles before, but because they are inflexible by nature, it meant you either had to stop and unscrew the top or needed to drink for twice as long to get half as much water.

Step forward the Bivo One Lightweight Bottle.

Construction

Its standout feature is the nozzle which looks to solve the main problem I’ve always had with metal bottles. This is because it has a thin silicone straw that runs to the bottom, so when you tilt the bottle there is no vacuum effect and the water can flow out freely. For anybody who went to university, think how a strawpedo works. The first time I used it, I was blown away. It is incredible to have a metal bottle work in this way.

The version I tested is non-insulated and holds 21oz (about 620ml), which is about right for most rides. It also comes in a larger version holding 25oz (about 740ml) and comes either insulated or non-insulated. The bottle itself is made from single-wall stainless steel, which immediately gives it a more premium feel than most. It’s still compatible with standard cages, and at 180g, while heavier than plastic, it’s not going to weigh you down too much once it’s on the bike.

Cleaning is pretty simple – the internal parts can all be removed and rinsed. It also comes with its own pipe cleaner device for the internal straw. This is a small detail, but one that will help the bottle stay hygienic and last longer. Whilst the main body is stainless steel, the lid is a solid plastic and the nozzle and straws are silicone.

On the bike

When in the cage, there is a danger that a metal bottle could rattle and move around more because of the smoother surface, but Bivo have silicone coated the coloured versions of this one which keeps it more secure in the cage. This meant that not only was it secure, it also didn’t rattle or ding.

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There is one obvious compromise when using a metal bottle over a plastic one. Over time it will scratch and dent and this will show more than plastic. Over the review period, I didn’t really notice too much of this, but there are a couple of blemishes on the silicone outer that suggest more in the future.

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Another slight downside is that with a flow rate as high as this, I sometimes found that I was draining the bottle quicker than I realised. Whilst on a bike this was only really annoying in that I sometimes needed to refill. However, there was one occasion when I realised I hadn’t put the lid down after putting it in my bag and the bottle completely emptied in about five seconds. My fault completely, but perhaps worth noting.

Value

With an RRP of £39.99, this is not a cheap bottle. In fact, it is the most expensive water bottle we’ve tested on the site.

The closest we’ve had is the Elite Mia stainless steel bottle 650ml which I looked at in 2021, which is currently selling for around £30. It is a completely metal design, unlike the Bivo which has a plastic lid and silicone components, but is not close to being as good on the bike due to the screw-on top.

You could also look at the Hydro Flask 18oz which we looked at way back in 2018, but which is still being made with an RRP of £32.95. This has a larger capacity and is similar to the Elite bottle in being completely metal. However, it also has the screw top which makes it less useful for on-the-go drinking.

Conclusion

After a few weeks of using the Bivo One for everything from quick evening spins to longer weekend rides, it’s probably the best bottle I’ve used. Whilst there are downsides – specifically that it’s so expensive and will scratch over time – I believe its longevity, quality, and very impressive flow rate outweigh those things. My only wish is that I had the bigger version so the contents would last longer.

Verdict

An innovative and sustainable water bottle that works brilliantly

> Buy now: Bivo One 21oz Lightweight Bottle for £35.06 from Alpine Trek