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in4

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Klean Kanteen
« on: June 28, 2014, 05:44:45 PM »
Mindful of not wanting to ingest particles of plastic etc. I was looking at the stainless steel products offered by Klean Kanteen. Does anyone have experience using these or similar products? I've only ever used steel/aluminium bottles for stove fuel and not drinking water.

http://www.kleankanteen.com/unitedkingdom/index.php


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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014, 09:20:27 PM »
I have 2 of the 27oz classic Kanteens with sports tops. You can see them on my Raven in the member's gallery.

http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=8949.15

They work fine for me. Some people find the water gets a metallic taste, but I don't. I usually put a spritz of lemon in the water, which I think would exacerbate the metallic taste. The sports top is vented so it's easy to draw water from the bottles.

Klean Kanteen also make a bike cage for the 27oz bottle, which I have also tried. Unfortunately I can not recommend these. I had three and they all broke within a week. One broke within 500ft on its maiden voyage. The plastic of these cages is far too brittle to withstand the intended use.

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Ron

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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2014, 10:40:05 PM »
I don't use them on my bike but for walking or just around the house I have a biggish one in regular use. Maybe 27 oz. or I don't know, all the lettering has rubbed off!

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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2014, 03:41:02 AM »
I use 2 Kleen Kanteen and 1 Sigg bottle on my Raven -- see the attached photo.  The KKs are 26 oz (I think) and the Sigg is a litre.  The two KKs are about 3-4 years old, and have served me very well. All three holders are those made by KK, which fit the 26-oz bottles well, but also accept the 1-ltr Sigg as if it were designed for them.  Two of my cages are about 4 years old, the one in front of my downtube (holding the Sigg) is three weeks old.

No problems of any kind -- the only issue I've had is that occasionally, one of the bottles develops some mould on the inside, I think because I regularly add the juice of half a lemon to each bottle.  I clear the crud by adding a handful of sand & small bits of gravel, half-filling the bottle with water, and shaking it for 30 seconds, then emptying & flushing.

No hesitation about recommending the Kleen Kanteen bottles or cages.

Hope this is helpful.

PS:  sorry about the suburban backyard clutter in the foto -- I have another which is better composed, but this shows the kanteens clearly.

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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2014, 02:21:01 PM »
No comment to make on Kleen Kanteen, but I have use Sigg bottles (aluminum) and Mud Puppy (good grief, who comes up with these names?) stainless steel bottles.  Both had some sort of "lining", which I could understand on the alu but not the SS.

As far as cages got I use either http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-modula-cage-ex/rp-prod28755?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gclid=CMetyOafrr8CFScYwwodPAEA8A&gclsrc=aw.ds

or these http://www.cyclemiles.co.uk/product-category/shop/cycle-products/monkii-system/

Disclaimer - I won some Monkii products from Cycle Miles in a site competition.  I was already a user of the products before I won my prizes.

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Re: Klean Kanteen
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2014, 03:14:40 PM »
Never used a Kleen Kanteen, have used vacuum stainless bottles to keep my coffee warm.

Sorry that the photo is not a Thorn bike, this is the best photo I have of my thermos.  I think the brand is Stanley.  I wrapped some inner tube rubber strip around it and then a layer of electrical tape over that (the blue color) to make it fit more snugly in my bottle cage. 

(Sorry about the misspelling, in USA we do not spell it colour.)


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Re: Klean Kanteen
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2014, 11:12:46 PM »
...my thermos.  I think the brand is Stanley.  I wrapped some inner tube rubber strip around it and then a layer of electrical tape over that (the blue color) to make it fit more snugly in my bottle cage. 

That tape idea is a saver. I think I'll nab it for my Thermos, which is a bit loose in the bottle cage. Thanks, Mick.

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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2014, 06:05:07 PM »
i use the 'one green bottle' stainless steel bottles, similar to klean kanteen but cheeper and a better selection of caps, they have their own website and ask sell on amazon. i bought personalised bottles for my four children as well for school with the super green caps that really dont leak. they dont taste of anything even when water has been in it for the whole day.. http://www.onegreenbottle.com

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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2014, 11:14:42 PM »
http://www.onegreenbottle.com

I was all enthusiastic until it came to the checkout: 12 euro for sending a bottle maes it altogether too expensive for my taste. Nice bottles though, and an excellent selection of caps. Thanks, Florence.

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« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2014, 12:18:47 PM »
Hi in4,
 I posted a message on Klean Kanteens on this forum, dated 21 April 2014. It might help youin your decision. I have recently returned from 24 days cycling in France and the KK proved everything I expected it to be. My cycling companion also carried them and will vouch for their worth. When filled up with cold water, it remained cold well into the afternoon with temps around 26 -30'C.

I would use the elasticated Profile cage instead of a lightweight aluminium cage - no rattle, no scratches and total security for holding the bottle.

Returned to France a month ago in the car for 3 weeks and used the KK's in the car. Absolutely spot on. To be highly recommended.

Please feel at ease to ring me if you want any further questions answering - 01904 468 554

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Ian

in4

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Re: Klean Kanteen
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2014, 01:46:45 PM »
Many thanks for your reply and great to hear how pleased you are with your KKs; both for cycle and car use. Which type of bottle and top did you choose?


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« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2014, 06:26:17 PM »
Hi,

I bought the 20oz (600ml) stainless steel bottles from www.castlebergoutdoors.co.uk.

It comes with a standard loop top which totally seals the bottle and the "Café" top is purchased separately.

The Café top is really essential for drinking whilst on the go, unless you fancy yourself as "The Great Blondin".

It's only drawback is the capacity, but if you are prepared to purchase 3 x bottles, then you will have sufficient cold water to last a good days ride in hot weather.

I took 3 bottles and my mate took 2 bottles. I always drained my bottle but he invariably had a half bottle left - so make of that what you will.

Ian

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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2014, 09:25:57 AM »

in4

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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2014, 04:43:21 PM »
As a post script: I came across a 40 oz stainless steel bottle in TK Maxx. Its made by Rove and its very green in colour. That said I only paid £4.00 for it so I cannot complain. I'll be interested to see if it makes the water taste metallic. The only downside thus far is that, with a diameter of circa 89mm, getting a bottle cage to fit might be a problem. Take a look in your local TK's, you never know you might find one too. Cheers :)
« Last Edit: August 17, 2014, 08:39:47 PM by in4 »

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Re: Klean Kanteen
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2014, 09:44:07 PM »
Just looking at getting a water bottle for hiking and with the hope to use cycling as well. I can get the 64oz one, or 2 27oz ones, or 2 siggs. Which option would you go for? Would any of these options fit Ina standard Elite ciussi inox bottle cage? I know the 64oz one wont but would it fit on something like a topeak modula xl cage?