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Zefal Magnum Water Bottle-33oz. review
- Price Paid:$8.50
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User rating:(4)
- Would buy again from this company: Yes
- Used product for: 5 years
- # of logged workouts:
"Great bottle for really long rides. I've learned to accept/tolerate the warm H2O and Gatorade...I'll trade that for the extra fluids on long, hot rides any day."danimal123
Ease of use
Works like any water bottle, but the flow out of the valve isn't as great as some others.
Quality of Construction
Durable, but can be prone to leaking. I've heard that the newer models (without the internal rubber gasket) are worse, but mine aren't that bad.
Fit
Fits standard cages, possibly not clamp-style cages.
Comfort
Non-insulated, so stuff gets warm quickly in hot weather.
Adjustability
You can add 0 to 33 ounces of fluid, but that's logic can apply to any bottle (except these hold more).
Durability
Have lasted a LONG time over thousands of miles. The rubber gasket can get funky if you use sports drinks, so it's critical to remove and wash these. Newer models don't have the gasket, but this has lead to leakage issues (from what I've heard). The gaskets can get lost, so don't put the caps in the dishwasher.
Value
Great value. Cheap and holds a LOT of fluids.
Appearance
Pretty plain-looking, but that really doesn't matter to me.
Customer Service
Never had to deal w/ Zefal.
Performance
Holds a lot and fits almost universally. Great all-around except it's completely uninsulated.
Strengths
Volume, volume, volume.
Weakness
Heats up fast, gaskets can get funky.
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Ease of installation
Fits most standard bottle cages easily. I gave it a "4" because I've heard that in some carbon cages they don't fit. I use the old-fashioned type of cage, so they work great.